
Dr. Avi Katz M.D.
Nephrologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Nephrology
1600 7th Ave S Birmingham AL, 35233About
Dr. Avi Katz is a pediatric nephrologist practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Katz specializes in caring for children with chronic conditions such as hypertension, kidney disease, and chronic dialysis. Pediatric nephrologists have extensive knowledge on the dialysis and transplant processes, while simultaneously developing lasting relationships with the families of their young patients.
Education and Training
Tel Aviv Univ- Sackler Fac Of Med- Tel Aviv- Israel 1981
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Nephrology
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. William Frank Tenney M.D.1600 7th Ave S Birmingham AL 35233
- Dr. David J Askenazi MD1600 7th Ave S Birmingham AL 35233
- Dr. Michael Edward Seifert MD1600 7TH AVE S BIRMINGHAM AL 35233
- Dr. Mark R Benfield M.D.1425 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd S Birmingham AL 35205
- Dr. Daniel Feig M.D., PH.D1600 7th Ave S Birmingham AL 35233
- Dr. Sahar Aboul rahim Fathallah-shaykh MD1600 7th Ave So Birmingham AL 35233
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