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
US
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
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 (MD Only), 1987
Recognitions
-
LGBTQ+ champion
- Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2021 and 2022
Locations

Hospital Affiliations
UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center
Areas of Focus
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)
- L.A. Care
- 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
233 total ratings | 151 reviews
5.0
February 7, 2025
Actually, perfect.
5.0
February 6, 2025
Dr Katz is a wonderful doctor. He takes the time to listen,
5.0
February 6, 2025
Dr. Katz is on top of all aspects of my health and well-being. I am very fortunate to have him as my general practicianer.
5.0
February 6, 2025
He was, as always, kind, considerate, and listened to me.
5.0
February 5, 2025
Went smoothly. Said that I could call anytime if things changed.