Why We Need More Doctors Like Dr. Katz: A Personal Review

 I need to talk about this type of doctor. I need to go in depth about what makes her different, because doctors like this are rare—and people need to know they exist.

I Don’t Like Doctors. But I Needed to Write About This One.

Let me be clear: I don’t like doctors. Not because I don’t believe in medicine, but because most doctors stop learning the moment they pass their boards. They keep up with the bare minimum needed for licensing, but they lose the hunger for discovery they once had. They stop researching. They start seeing patients as charts, not people. And worst of all—they stop listening.

I prefer holistic doctors. But insurance companies rarely cover them. So when I find a doctor who understands both science and self-healing, I pay attention.

My Mom’s First Visit to Dr. Katz Changed Everything

Yesterday was my mom’s first treatment from Dr. Katz. She’s had chronic pain in multiple areas for years. But due to treatment protocols, they could only target one spot. She chose her hip, which has been in constant, excruciating pain since a fall several years ago.

This morning—just one day later—she woke up pain-free in her hip.

She was emotional. She couldn’t remember what it felt like not to hurt there. She was walking better. Happier. Ready to exercise and take her life back, one step at a time. We know more visits are ahead for the rest of her body, but this was our proof: real relief is possible.

Not Just Treatment—Real Discovery, Real Care

We didn’t go to Dr. Katz for just another prescription. We wanted someone who would listen, look deeper, and guide. And she did.

Dr. Katz ran a comprehensive blood test—18 vials worth—and discovered something no other doctor ever caught: my mom has an autoimmune condition. Her body is attacking itself, escalating her pain, inflammation, and ability to heal. It wasn’t just “you’re getting old,” which is what her primary doctor told her. It was science—explained thoroughly, and with care.

And there was more.

  • Low sodium: My mom avoids salt out of fear of high blood pressure, but she drinks tons of water. Dr. Katz explained how this imbalance was dangerous. She said drink less water, eat more salt. Basic advice, but no one else had told her this.
  • Folic acid deficiency: Dr. Katz connected this to how her body fights pain and inflammation.
  • Holistic food advice: She gave real, specific dietary guidance—what to eat, what to avoid—to help the body reduce inflammation and repair itself.

Dr. Katz doesn’t just treat symptoms—she looks at the whole system. And she explains it in a way you can understand, no matter your age or background.

She Talks Fast, But Her Care Is Deep

Let me tell you—Dr. Katz speaks fast. Lightning fast. She’s focused, direct, and detailed. But even with how fast she talks, it still takes time—because her process is thorough. The testing. The guidance. The explanation. It’s not some rushed 15-minute appointment.

So yes—you will wait. Sometimes for a long time. But that’s what happens when one doctor is doing the job of many, helping patient after patient finally get answers and relief.

So Let Me Be Honest…

If you’re like me and you hate waiting, prepare yourself. The wait time in the office can be long. But once you see what kind of care she provides, you’ll understand why people stay in those chairs. Because the same care you’re hoping your loved one will get? Everyone else in that waiting room is praying for the same thing.

There’s no parking on the street. If you’re in a wheelchair, the traffic outside might feel overwhelming with all the honking and people not understanding why you’re stopped. But none of that matters when you see someone you love finally walk out with relief in their body and hope in their eyes.

Final Thoughts

Dr. Katz offers steroid injections, vitamin shots, supplements, and physical therapy. But more than that, she offers understanding. She takes the time most doctors won’t. She cares in a way most doctors forgot how to. And she delivers results that others couldn’t.

God bless Dr. Katz. And may more doctors return to this kind of medicine—real, human medicine. Our seniors need it. Our communities need it. And yes… we need more Dr. Katzes in the world.

NY ARTHRITIS & JOINT DISEASE CENTER (NYAC)
1725 E 12th St #101, Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 375-2300