Summary

Dr. Alvin Katz is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist who earned his medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. He completed his residency training at Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat Hospital, gaining specialized expertise in disorders of the ear, nose, and throat. With 63 years of experience in practice, Dr. Katz brings extensive knowledge to his field. He is fluent in Spanish and French in addition to English.

Dr. Katz practices at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York and Englewood Hospital and Medical Center in New Jersey. His clinical focus includes treating hearing loss in both adults and children, as well as managing throat infections like pharyngitis. He performs comprehensive hearing evaluations through audiograms and hearing tests, and can analyze respiratory samples through sputum cultures when needed for diagnosis.

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Quick Facts

  • 63 years of experience
  • 23 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, French
  • Manhattan Eye Ear And Throat Hospital
  • 2 specialties
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Alvin Katz has 2 locations

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Otolaryngology-Head & Neck SurgeryOtolaryngology-Head & Neck SurgeryOtolaryngology-Head & Neck SurgeryOtolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
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4.6 
63 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, French Speaks English, Hebrew Speaks Spanish, English
New York , NYNew York , NYNew York , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: Hadassah Medical School Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Alvin Katz

  • 1199SEIU - PPO
  • AARP
  • AARP - PPO
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • EmblemHealth
  • EmblemHealth - PPO
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health - PPO
  • Optum Health - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford - PPO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Alvin Katz has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Alvin Katz has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Allergies
  • Chronic Sinusitis
  • Deviated Septum
  • Facial Trauma
  • Hearing Loss
  • Other
  • Otology
  • Polyps
  • Sino-Nasal Disorders
  • Smell Disorders
  • Swallowing Disorders
  • Tumors

Certifications, License, & Education

63 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2025, Expired
Medical Doctor, New Jersey, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Manhattan Eye Ear And Throat Hospital

Medical School

Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of MedicineGraduated in 1963

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Dr. Alvin Katz is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital.
Does Dr. Alvin Katz accept my insurance?
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