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Douglas Katz

Douglas Katz, MD

Pediatric General Surgery

Accepting New Patients

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Infant 0-2
  • Child 2-12
  • Adolescent 12-18

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Affiliations

  • Cooper University Hospital

About Douglas Katz

Title

Pediatric Surgeon

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Titles

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pediatrics

Awards and Honors

SJ Magazine "Top Docs for Kids" 2020, 2025

New Jersey Monthly "Top Docs" - 2024

Departments

Pediatric Surgery
Surgery

Programs & Centers

Children's Regional Hospital

Practice Groups

Cooper University Physicians

Clinical Interests

Newborn surgery, minimally invasive surgery, oncology surgery, medical ethics, surgical education

Education and Training

Education

  • Fellowship: Arkansas Children's Hospital, Pediatric Surgery, 1999
  • Fellowship: Children's Hospital of Michigan, Pediatric Surgical Critical Care, 1997
  • Internship/Residency: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Surgery, 1996
  • Medical School: Medical College of Virginia School of Medicine, 1991

Board Certifications

  • Pediatric Surgery: American Board of Surgery, 2000
  • Surgical Critical Care: American Board of Surgery, 1998
  • Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 1997

Insurance

Cooper University Health Care accepts the following health plans. For questions about co-payments, deductibles, and the specific procedures your plan covers, please contact your plan provider.
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  • Aetna Better Health Medicaid HMO
  • Aetna Dental Health
  • Aetna First Health (Coventry)
  • Aetna HMO/PPO/POS
  • Aetna Medicare
  • Aetna Quality Health
  • Aetna Whole Health
  • Aetna Workers Comp
  • AmeriHealth Comp Services (Workers Comp)
  • AmeriHealth HMO/PPO/POS
  • AmeriHealth Medicare
  • AmeriHealth Value Network
  • Braven Health Medicare
  • Cigna Evernorth Behavioral Health
  • Cigna HMO/PPO/POS
  • Cigna Medicare
  • Cigna One Health
  • Clover Health Medicare PPO
  • Consumer Health Network Workers Comp
  • Fidelis Care Medicaid HMO
  • First MCO Group Health
  • First MCO Workers Comp
  • Galaxy Health Network Group Health
  • Galaxy Health Network Workers Comp
  • Guardian
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey HMO/PPO
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey Omnia
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey State Benefit Plans
  • Horizon NJ Health Medicaid HMO
  • Horizon NJ Health NJ Family Kidcare
  • Humana Medicare Advantage Medicare HMO
  • Humana Medicare Advantage Medicare PPO
  • Humana Military Prime
  • Humana Military Standard
  • Humana Military TriCare
  • Independence Blue Cross Comp Services (Workers Comp)
  • Independence Blue Cross IBC PPO
  • Independence Blue Cross Keystone Healthplan East
  • Independence Blue Cross Medicare
  • Independence Blue Cross Personal Choice
  • Jefferson Health Plans Medicare HMO
  • Jefferson Health Plans Medicare PPO
  • Liberty Mutual Auto
  • Liberty Mutual Workers Comp
  • Longevity Health Plan Medicare PPO I-SNP
  • Magellan Behavioral Health
  • MagnaCare Auto
  • MagnaCare Group Health
  • MagnaCare Workers Comp
  • Medicaid (NJ)
  • Medicare
  • MultiPlan PHCS
  • NJ Manufacturers Auto
  • NJ Manufacturers Workers Comp
  • Prime Health Services Auto/Workers Comp
  • Prime Health Services Group Health
  • QualCare Emblem Health
  • QualCare HMO/PPO
  • QualCare Workers Comp
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Three Rivers Contigo
  • Three Rivers Devon
  • United Behavioral Health Group Health
  • United Behavioral Health Medicaid
  • United Behavioral Health Medicare
  • United Behavioral Health Optum
  • United Healthcare AARP
  • United Healthcare Community Plan Medicaid HMO
  • United Healthcare Community Plan NJ Family Kidcare
  • United Healthcare Dental
  • United Healthcare Dual Complete D-SNP
  • United Healthcare Group Health
  • United Healthcare Medicaid
  • United Healthcare Medicare
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • US Family Health Plan
  • VA Community Care Network
  • WellCare Medicare
  • Wellpoint Medicaid HMO
  • Wellpoint Medicare

Ratings & Reviews

4.7 out of 5

32 ratings, 10 reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

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  • Reviewed on 12/8/2025

    Dr Katz and the entire team were very kind and took a lot of time and care to explain what was going on with my son. They made sure we felt comfortable and really understood everything. I would recommend them to anyone.

  • Reviewed on 10/17/2025

    All we're caring and helpful in putting zaniyah at ease

  • Reviewed on 8/5/2025

    It was a happy and informative experience

  • Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Great team

  • Reviewed on 4/5/2025

    My experience was very good. The staff was so organized, friendly, and cooperative. The doctor and assistants was very friendly, helpful, and polite towards us.

  • Reviewed on 3/27/2025

    An excellent doctor

  • Reviewed on 3/27/2025

    Dr Katz was wonderful in explaining my childs future surgery procedure and was very knowledgeable. I have high hopes that my child will be in good hands.

  • Reviewed on 3/23/2025

    Amazing health care providers and employees throughout our Cooper experience. Can't say enough about how everyone has been kind, caring and professional.

  • Reviewed on 3/21/2025

    They are very good, starting with the reception. They are very kind. The pediatrician treats the children well, making them feel like part of the family.

  • Reviewed on 2/7/2025

    Dr Katz and team was great. They explained things very well, gave recommendations for treatment and made us feel comfortable. We will definitely be back to see him