Dr. Arthur Katz Appointed Medical Director of Cardiac Surgery
Jupiter, Fla. (August 26, 2020) – Jupiter Medical Center, ranked number one for safety, quality and patient
satisfaction in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast region, welcomes
Arthur Katz, M.D., as the medical director of cardiac surgery at the Robson
Heart & Vascular Institute and Timothy and Jayne Donahue Cardiac Surgery
Program at Jupiter Medical Center. A board-certified adult cardiac surgeon,
Dr. Katz is highly regarded as a national leader in off-pump coronary
artery bypass surgery. With more than 26 years of experience as a practicing
surgeon, he specializes in reconstructive surgery of the mitral valve,
surgery of the aortic and tricuspid valves, off pump bypass surgery, ablative
surgery for atrial fibrillation, left ventricular reconstruction, and
surgery of the aorta.
“Dr. Katz is a gifted surgeon with an impressive track record of
outstanding surgical outcomes and we are honored to have him join us as
the medical director of cardiac surgery,” said Dr. Amit Rastogi,
president and CEO of Jupiter Medical Center. “His tireless patient-oriented
work ethic and commitment to quality process with meticulous pre-, intra-
and post-operative care is aligned with the first-in-class care we strive
to provide our patients in every capacity.”
Dr. Katz has earned a highly respected name among his peers and patients
and is considered the pulse of the new cardiac surgery program at Jupiter
Medical Center. Earlier this year, he was recognized by his peers as a
“Top Doctor” in Palm Beach County.
Jupiter Medical Center recently expanded the depth and range of its cardiac
resources, with three state-of-the-art cardiac catherization labs to employ
the most advanced techniques to detect anomalies and provide catheter-based
treatment for compromised coronary arteries and valves, heart attacks
and vascular problems. The cardiac surgery program attracts patients from
communities throughout the state of Florida for its unique combination
of services designed to deliver premier cardiac care and optimal results.
Dr. Katz has earned the nickname "Rock Doc" from patients for
his knowledge and extensive collection of minerals, rocks, fossils, and
gemstones. Each open-heart surgical patient is gifted one of his heart-shaped
stones in the color or mineral of their choice as a symbol of their new heart.
Dr. Katz graduated with honors from New York Medical College and completed
his residency in general surgery at NYU Medical Center. Following his
residency, he remained at NYU Medical Center for a fellowship in cardiothoracic
surgery. Dr. Katz is board certified by the American Board of Thoracic
Surgery and a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the Alpha
Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.
Prior to joining Jupiter Medical Center, Dr. Katz worked as a cardiothoracic
surgeon at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center and Boca Raton Regional Hospital.
About Jupiter Medical Center
Rated number one for safety, quality and patient satisfaction, Jupiter
Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care
in Palm Beach County and across the Treasure Coast region. Recognized
as the region’s only independent, not-for-profit hospital, Jupiter
Medical Center offers a comprehensive continuum of inpatient and outpatient
healthcare services, expertise and specialties, including orthopedics
and spine care, cancer care, cardiac and vascular care, comprehensive
stroke, obstetrics & maternity care, pediatrics, emergency care as
well as diagnostic imaging, screening, testing and urgent care. For more
information about Jupiter Medical Center, please call (561) 263-2234 or visit
www.jupitermed.com.
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