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Bernard J. Katz, MD

(he/him)
  • Family Medicine
Average rating: 5.0
 
15th Street Plaza Family Medicine & Internal Medicine |
1260 15th Street, Suite 1502 Santa Monica, CA 90404

About

Other Training & Special Interests: Residency - Santa Monica Hospital

Medical Interests: Geriatrics, women's health, travel medicine, and preventive care.

Personal Interests: Cooking, travel, and spending time with his two daughters.

Dr. Katz is a board-certified family medicine physician. He provides preventive and acute healthcare services for family members of all ages. His interests are in providing care to the whole family, geriatrics, LGBTQ+, travel health, and women's medicine.

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certifications

Geriatric Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2018
Family Medicine, American Board of Family Medicine, 1990

Residency

Family Practice, Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center, 1990

Degree

MD, Baylor College of Medicine, 1987

Recognitions

Hospital Affiliations

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

Videos

Bernard J. Katz, MD | UCLA Health, Pacific Palisades (video) >
Bernard J. Katz, MD | UCLA Health, Pacific Palisades (video) >

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Recognitions

  • Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2021 and 2022

Reviews

Overall rating: 5.0
237 total ratings | 167 reviews
5.0
November 25, 2025
Annual physical. Dr. Katz has been my GP for many years. He’s the best physician I’ve ever had.
5.0
November 25, 2025
On time Dr Katz and staff always l helpful, and responsive to any of my questions
5.0
November 24, 2025
Dr. Katz has cared for both my wife and myself for several years. He is both kind and diligent. We both entrust our health to his advice. Today’s visit was an annual physical. I already knew that I should walk more often. My weight confirmed this and so, I shall.
5.0
November 20, 2025
Always detailed and efficient. He listens and is easy to talk to. 10 stars.
5.0
November 20, 2025
A good listener