Summary

Kenneth L. Silverstein, M.D., a practicing anesthesiologist since 1989, is the chairman of Christiana Care's Department of Anesthesiology. Since he began leading the department in 2004, Dr. Silverstein has focused on finding new ways to improve how he and his colleagues take care of patients and manage their recovery. When he challenged the department to develop a safer method for delivering oxygen to patients, the anesthesiology team introduced a system to administer the gas at reduced concentrations in a measurable and predictable fashion. This system reduced the threat of fire in the operating room without compromising patient care. It is now used for many different types of surgery. Under Dr. Silverstein's leadership, the health system also developed a strategy to assess fire risks. This helped raised the staff's awareness about fire hazards in the operating room. Dr. Silverstein received his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine in New York City. He was a resident and a fellow in anesthesiology at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. He completed his clinical fellowship in anesthesiology at Harvard Medical School in Boston. A certified member of the American Board of Anesthesiology, Dr. Silverstein has been a staff anesthesiologist at Christiana Care since 1991. He also served as clinical director of Christiana Hospital's operating rooms for six years. In addition to his hospital duties, Dr. Silverstein has an appointment at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. Numerous groups have invited Dr. Silverstein to lecture on new trends in caring for sedated patients. He also collaborated with Susan M. Steele, M.D., a noted anesthesiologist, to produce an instructional videotape for anesthesiologists about using the fiberoptic bronchoscope to examine a patient's airways.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.9
  • 35 years of experience
  • 2 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine
  • 5 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 6 office locations

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Douglas A Katz has 6 locations

Nemours Childrens Hospital Delaware

1600 Rockland RdWilmington, DE 19803
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Nemours Childrens Health Specialty Care Deptford

1280 Almonesson RdDeptford, NJ 08096
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Cooper Pediatric Care At Camden

3 Cooper Plz Rm 200Camden, NJ 08103
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Christiana Hospital

4755 Ogletown Stanton RdNewark, DE 19718

Christianacare Wilmington Hospital

501 W 14th StWilmington, DE 19801

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Wilmington , DEPhiladelphia , PAPhiladelphia , PAPhiladelphia , PA
Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University Med School: University Of Toledo College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Douglas A Katz

  • Aetna
  • Cigna

Medical Specialties

Dr. Douglas A Katz has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Douglas A Katz has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Newborn Medicine (Neonatology)
  • Palliative Care
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

35 Years Experience

Dr. Douglas A Katz holds active and expired medical licenses in the states of New Jersey and Delaware.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2027 and an expired medical license in the state of Delaware that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine in 1991.

NPI Number

Dr. Katz's NPI number is 1548219504.

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