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Dr. Gary Katz, DO

Dr. Gary Katz, DO

General Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Gary Katz, DO is a general surgeon in Madison Heights, MI and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities Ascension Saint John Hospital and Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital, Warren Campus. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Henry Ford Weight Loss - Madison Heights

27483 Dequindre Rd Ste 204 Madison Heights, MI 48071
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Dr. Katz's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Katz

4.5
17 ratings, 16 with a written review
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Great with patients
Telehealth
He answered all of my questions and has a great bed side manor to his patients.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Amy kirila – Feb 18, 2025
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Very great Doctor, he cares for his patients
He cares about the patient, very thoughtfull to a person with weight issues and respects your feelings as your tryi g to get your self back from obesity
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Preston steven – Feb 01, 2025
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The best doctor I have
Dr Katz is quite possibly one of the most caring and supportive doctors I’ve ever seen in my almost 40 years on this earth. He genuinely cares about his patients and spends lots of time with you and does everything to make you feel comfortable and listened to and is the least judgmental doctor I’ve met. I wish more doctors were like him, and I’m so thankful for him and his very kind and compassionate staff. He did my sleeve surgery and my gallbladder removal surgery just about a year apart and was absolutely fantastic to work with and keeps in good contact with you!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Heather T – Jan 25, 2025
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The best
The care I received was excellent and from his staff as welll and after care is well he gives you all the tools you will need before surgery and after
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Tamiko Williams – Sep 30, 2024
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Very persoanble and caring
I had my original surgery through another hospital. On one occassion I had to see Doc because I needed a feeding tube due to a throat issue. There was an issue with that n he patched me all up, and said if I got too low of a weight again to come back. Well... unfortunately, I'm back. Dr. Katz always listens intently on every symptom or issue i had after the fact. Became extremely malabsorbant after, and he is on top of it all, very seriously. Has a great bedside manner, professional but personable. Very compassionate!! Will go to no other when I have any issues! I just hope he doesnt retire too soon like all my other specialists have. Wouldnt know who to trust, like I do him!! As this is my number 1 health complaint issue, I truly would be lost if he was gone.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jackie Doughten – Jul 08, 2024
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Life Changing!
Dr. Katz performed my Gastric Bypass in March 2022. I have successfully lost 130 pounds. I continue to see him every six months which keeps me accountable for my continued weight loss. I am considering having the panniculectomy procedure done by Dr. Katz to remove my excess skin. The office staff is EXCELLENT. They assist with anything that is needed.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Janaan E. – Dec 08, 2023
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Great Doctor
Follow up Appointment, have been with Dr.Katzs for years now.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Pastor Neal Valentine – Nov 17, 2023
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Dr.Katz is a very good listener and i appreciate that not to mention he is a great surgeon that has me with a healthy life now with me helping myself my visit was great all my level's were great happy lady
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Tema – Sep 18, 2023
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I want to thank dr.katz for making me healthy again.with the surgery and eating the way u need to after surgery and the exercises u do to keep u healthy I am off of all my medications I was on.dr katz is the best there is for weight loss surgery.u can't get any better than him.thank you so much
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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May 19, 2023
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All my visits have been in person, not telehealth, staff has been courteous and helpful. Occasionally I have had to wait a brief period of time before being called back into the office, but the office has been busy on those days.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Oct 28, 2022
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Very professional and friendly staff
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Dec 04, 2021
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It was an unexpected visit. My primary doctor sent me there. I thought I was going to see a nutritionist. Everyone was kind and friendly and gave me something to think about.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Tonia Gibbs – Nov 15, 2021
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Came in for a consultation. Dr. Katz came highly recommended, but I would not do the same. He completely dismissed me upon coming in the room. Asked me several times “what could he do for me.” Then told me rudely that I was “too small” for surgery. Didn’t ask what led me to seeking out this option. I had somehow lost weight between the appointment and consultation. Didn’t try and investigate that either. Dismissed any health concerns I had as “not enough wrong with me.” I didn’t come into this appointment lightly. It took a year of discussion before I set foot in the door and was taken aback at how quickly I was dismissed. I am not a tiny person by any means. Had he handled this differently, it wouldn’t have mattered. But, to dismiss me outright and question why I scheduled the appointment despite qualifying on the phone is uneccesary.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
2 others found this helpful
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Sep 28, 2021
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i went to Dr. Katz in 2015 for gastric sleeve. I didnt know I had a hiatal hernia repair till I saw my provider 5 days later. when I asked dr. katz why do I have 5 holes instead of 3 after surgery he said I was a special patient. he never explained I had an additional surgery. I had complications eating solid foods 2 months after and ended up switching to Beaumont who did a full bypass on me June of 2017 due to my complications I can now eat more then soup. I suggest get a dmc doctor or Beaumont
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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MI – Nov 05, 2018
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Dr Katz is the best he is such a caring and good doctor I just had surgery and was so n nervous but he made me feel safe everything came out really good it was a success I would recommend him to anyone
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Anita Bezue in Detroit, MI – Sep 11, 2018
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Dr. Katz performed two different surgeries on me. After the first surgery I fell in love with his care, concern, patience and over all bedside manners. I have referred several people to see Dr. Gary Katz because I trust him and he has been successful with the services he has provided.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Pickett, K in Detroit, MI – Apr 02, 2017
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Dr. Gary Katz, DO is a general surgeon in Madison Heights, MI and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities Ascension...read more
  • General Surgery

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  • Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 1991
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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Locations

Henry Ford Weight Loss - Madison Heights

Henry Ford Weight Loss - Madison Heights27483 Dequindre Rd Ste 204 Madison Heights, MI 48071
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Henry Ford Weight Loss - Novi

Henry Ford Weight Loss - Novi28455 Haggerty Rd Ste 203 Novi, MI 48377
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Ascension Saint John Hospital

    22101 Moross Rd
    Detroit, MI 48236
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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  • Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital, Warren Campus

    11800 E 12 Mile Rd
    Warren, MI 48093

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

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