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David Katz, MD, Neurology, Rockville, MD

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Neurology Rockville, MD

Headache, Neuroimmunology/Multiple Sclerosis, Otoneurology, Neuro-Ophthalmology

Neuro-Ophthalmology subspeciality

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  • Office

    3202 Tower Oaks Blvd
    suite 330
    Rockville, MD 20852
    Phone+1 301-540-2700
    Fax+1 866-328-4322

Summary

  • David Katz, MD, is a highly regarded neurologist based in Rockville, MD, with a focus on headache, neuroimmunology, multiple sclerosis, otoneurology, and neuro-ophthalmology. He completed his neuroimmunology and multiple sclerosis fellowship at the University of Michigan Health System in 1993, and his neurology residency at Duke University Hospital between 1989 and 1992. He is currently the Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and the Director of Neuro-Ophthalmology Services at Howard University Hospital. Dr. Katz has extensive experience in general neurology, stroke, myasthenia gravis, headache medicine, and migraine disorders. His research on various neurological conditions has been widely cited in medical literature. He has received numerous recognitions for his excellence in the field, including “Super Doctors” and “Top Neurologists."

Education & Training

  • University of Michigan Health System
    University of Michigan Health SystemFellowship, Neuroimmunology & Multiple Sclerosis, 1993
  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalResidency, Neurology, 1989 - 1992
  • SUNY at Buffalo Graduate Medical-Dental Education Consortium (Millard Fillmore)
    SUNY at Buffalo Graduate Medical-Dental Education Consortium (Millard Fillmore)Internship, Internal Medicine, 1988 - 1989
  • Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo
    Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at BuffaloClass of 1988
  • Colgate University
    Colgate UniversityBA, Neuroscience, 1979 - 1983

Certifications & Licensure

  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1997 - 2026
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2002 - 2026
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 1997 - 2024
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1993 - 1998
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 1992 - 1996
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1989 - 1992
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
  • Fellow, North American Neuro-Ophthalmology SocietyNeuro-Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
  • Top Doctors Washingtonian Magazine
  • “Super Doctors” Washington Post
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Abstracts/Posters

  • Applying laboratory data in temporal artery biopsy decisions.
    DeLott L, Anderson D, Dotan S, Katz D, et al., North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society Meeting, Puerto Rico, 3/1/2014
  • Bilateral compressive optic neuropathy due to idiopathic hyperostosis of the skull.
    Osborne B, Katz DM, Khan N, North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society Meeting, Snowbird, UT, 2/1/2013
  • “Dark Halo Sign” on T1-Weighted Images: An Ominous Finding of Aggressive Sphenoid Sinusitis.
    Shah D, Mark A, Katz DM, American Society of Neuroradiology, Boston, MA, 5/1/2010
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Lectures

  • IgG4-Related orbital inflammation, a new entity with systemic manifestations. 
    5/1/2014
  • Case presentations. (Nov 1997-present) 
    1/1/2014
  • Review of blepharospasm. 
    Holy Cross Hospital - 10/1/2013
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Other

  • Vision and Lupus 
    Katz DM, Lupus Now
    1/1/2014

Press Mentions

  • Eating These Foods Lowers Dementia Risk, Even with Type 2 Diabetes and Heart Disease, Study Says
    Eating These Foods Lowers Dementia Risk, Even with Type 2 Diabetes and Heart Disease, Study SaysAugust 13th, 2024
  • You May Be Eating Predigested Food. Here’s Why
    You May Be Eating Predigested Food. Here’s WhyFebruary 1st, 2024
  • Ten Elements of the False COVID Narrative (First 5)
    Ten Elements of the False COVID Narrative (First 5)October 5th, 2020
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