Summary

Dr. Howard Katz is a pulmonologist and critical care medicine specialist who earned his medical degree from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. He completed his residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and brings five decades of clinical experience to his practice. Dr. Katz speaks English and has dedicated his career to treating complex lung conditions and providing critical care for seriously ill patients.

Dr. Katz practices at Highland Park Hospital and serves patients throughout the Chicago area, including locations in Bannockburn, Glenview, Highland Park, Arlington Heights, Libertyville, Skokie, and Lake Forest, Illinois. He specializes in treating breathing problems, shortness of breath, and asthma. His expertise includes pulmonary function testing to assess lung capacity and bronchodilator reversibility testing to evaluate asthma treatment response. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 50 years of experience
  • 32 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 7 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Howard Michael Katz has 7 locations

Northshore University Healthsystem Pulmonary Medicine

2151 Waukegan Rd Ste 110Bannockburn, IL 60015
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Glenbrook Hospital

2100 Pfingsten RdGlenview, IL 60026

Highland Park Hospital

777 Park Ave WHighland Park, IL 60035

Northwest Community Healthcare

800 W Central RdArlington Heights, IL 60005

Advocate Condell Medical Center

801 S Milwaukee AveLibertyville, IL 60048

Skokie Hospital

9600 Gross Point RdSkokie, IL 60076

Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital

1000 N Westmoreland RdLake Forest, IL 60045

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50 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience
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Speaks English
Bannockburn , ILMaywood , ILDALLAS , TXChicago , IL
Med School: Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences Med School: University Of Arizona College Of Medicine Med School: Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California Med School: University Of Santo Tomas Faculty Of Medicine And Surgery
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Howard Michael Katz

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - POS
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Devoted Health
  • GEHA
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Network Health Plan
  • North Shore LIJ CareConnect
  • North Shore LIJ CareConnect - IPA
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Howard Michael Katz has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Howard Michael Katz has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Cancer
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Cough
  • Critical Care
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Cystic Fibrosis
  • Emphysema
  • Lung Cancer (Pulmonary Sclerosing Hemangioma)
  • Pneumonia
  • Pulmonary Emphysema (COPD)
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

50 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Medical School

Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & SciencesGraduated in 1976

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Howard Katz accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Howard Katz has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Is Dr. Howard Katz accepting new patients?
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Does Dr. Howard Katz accept my insurance?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Howard Katz affiliated with?
Dr. Howard Katz is affiliated with Highland Park Hospital.
What languages does Dr. Howard Katz speak?
Dr. Howard Katz speaks English.

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