Dr. Ryan M. Katz, MD | Athens, GA | Colorectal Surgery

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Dr. Katz received his bachelors degree from the University of Pennsylvania, double-majoring in Economics and in the Biological Basis of Behavior. He went on to earn his medical degree from Mercer University School of Medicine, where he was named Outstanding Student in Surgery at Memorial Medical Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Ga. He completed his residency in general surgery at Atlanta Medical Center, serving as Chief Resident in 2010-2011, and practiced with Athens Surgical Group from 2011-2013 before joining Athens General & Colorectal Surgeons. Dr. Katz is board certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

accepting new patients
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14 Ratings
20 years of experience
24 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, English
Mercer University School Of Medicine
6 written reviews
1 award
2 specialties
1 area of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
4 office locations
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Dr. Katz is an absolute blessing. My large intestines ruptured 3/23/24 on my daughter’s wedding day and Dr. Katz did emergency surgery to save my life. I came out with a life changing colostomy bag and was not a good patient at the time. I spent 4 weeks in the hospital and Dr. Katz and nurses were very concerned and caring. He and his staff are amazing to work with and very easy to communicate with! I cannot praise him enough! Thank you! Dr Katz!

October 30th, 2025

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I had two major surgeries and dr katz was my surgeon he is the best !!!

June 10th, 2018

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Spent 2 hours in the office and only 5 minutes of that was with Dr. Katz. The waiting room was empty and Dr. Katz's bedside manner was aloof. Called and spoke to the office manager the next day about the long wait and she didn't care.

August 17th, 2017

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Dr. Katz did a laparoscopic cholecystectomy for me after a visit to the emergency room. Recovery was super rapid with little pain compared to friends having the surgery. Good surgeon and a very low key, unassuming guy.

March 16th, 2016

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He saved my life!

February 8th, 2016

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He was the on call doctor and was very rude and seemed angry that I had the nerve to call with a medical emergency. For reference, I did not call him, the office had an after hours service set up and he was the doctor on call and he was downright nasty. I was very sorry that the dispatch called him. I happily went to the emergency room instead. It was horrible to have to deal with a doctor speaking to me in such a contemptuous way during a stressful medical emergency. If I could rate him at zero stars I would. Zero compassion. Zero professionalism.

March 1st, 2015

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1500 Oglethorpe Ave Ste 2000Athens, GA 30606

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Athens General & Colorectal Surgeons

740 Prince Ave Ste 2Athens, GA 30606

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Dr. Ryan Matthew Katz, MD	Dr. Alan Lee Goldman, MD, FACS	Dr. Aliu O Sanni, MD	Dr. Gayla Dillard, MD
Colorectal Surgery	Colorectal Surgery	Surgery	Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4 (14 Ratings)	4.2 (50 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.1 (20 Ratings)
20 Years of Experience	56 Years of Experience	26 Years of Experience	44 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish
Athens , GA	Roswell , GA	Snellville , GA	Conyers , GA
Med School: Mercer University School Of Medicine	Med School: University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, Michigan	Med School: OBAFEMI AWOLOWO COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES	Med School: Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine
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