Type Of Business:
Medical Device Manufacturing and Services Company
Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
Dr. Katz' expertise is in neurology, neurophysiology, vascular physiology, epilepsy, lyme disease treatment, sleep medicine, telemedicine and medical devices.
Major Product/SVS:
Medical Devices and Services
Hobbies/Sports:
Instructing Scuba Diving Lessons, Wind Surfing
Education Degrees:
Postdoctoral Training Fellowship in EEG Research and Sleep Medicine, Cleveland Clinic (1988); Postdoctoral Training Fellowship in Epilepsy, Yale University (1991); MD, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University (1976)
Affiliations Awards:
American Medical Association; American Academy of Neurology; American Medical Informatics Association
Date of Distinction:
6/2/2009
Charity:
Lyme Disease Support Group; Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut; Former Chairman, Professional Advisory Committee, Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut
Number Of Years In Profession:
34
Number Of Years In Current Position:
15
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his hard work, self-motivation and deep capacity for academic learning.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession through his desire to be a physician and his specialized background in neurology and invention of a medical device, which necessitated the start of a company.
Extended Bio Profile:
Dr. Katz is also a clinical assistant professor at the Yale University School of Medicine. Prior to the start of his company, he held executive and commanding positions in the armed forces of the Israel Defense Forces. He moved to the United States after retiring from the Israel Defense Forces Navy in 1987. Regarding the start of his company, he stated, 'Bringing an invention from concept to the field is a long road and I essentially do it on my own.'
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Developing Medical Devices, Running Clinical Trials, Handling Prototype Approvals and All Manufacturing Technicalities, Writing and Revising New Patents, Consulting with Overseas Contacts, Consulting with Patients in a Clinical Setting
Education Certifications:
Board Certified Neurologist
Awards/Honors:
Community Award, American Epilepsy Society, CT; Merritt-Putnam Award, American Epilepsy Society; Hansberger Award; Oldendorf Award, The American Society of Neuroimaging; Life Saving Award, Milford Area Chamber of Commerce