Dr. Roger Katz, MD


Physician
Allergy

Allergy Asthma Care Center, Inc.
11500 W. Olympic Boulevard, Suite 630
Los Angeles, California 90064
For an appointment, call (310) 393-1550
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About Dr. Roger Katz, MD

Roger M. Katz M.D. is a fellow in each of the following organizations:
American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology, American College of Allergy Asthma and Immunology, American Association of Certified Allergists, American College of Chest Physicians, American Academy of Pediatrics


QUALIFICATIONS:

  • BOARD CERTIFED IN ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY.
  • BOARD CERTIFED IN PEDIATRICS.
  • PRIVATE PRACTICE ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY SINCE 1973.
  • CLINICAL PROFESSOR OF PEDIATRICS, UCLA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE.
  • AUTHOR OF OVER 100 ARTICLES, MONOGRAPHS, CHAPTERS IN MEDICINE MOSTLY RELATED TO ALLERGY, SINUS, AND ASTHMA DISORDERS
  • HONORED AS ONE OF "BEST DOCTORS OF AMERICA" AND ELECTED AS ONE OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA "SUPER DOCTORS" BY PEERS


PUBLICATIONS:
  • AUTHOR AND CONSULTANT OF MANY LAY PUBLICATIONS ARTICLES IN ALLERGY, ASTHMA, AND SINUS DISORDERS.
    *Extensive List Available Upon Request*


SOCIETIES & COMMITTEES:
  • ADVISOR TO AEROBIC FITNESS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA ON HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOR ALLERGIC AND ASTHMATIC PERSONS
  • PAST PRESIDENT OF THE JOINT COUNCIL OF ALLERGY, ASTHMA AND IMMUNOLOGY (SOCIAL/POLITCAL AND ECONOMIC ARM OF THE RESPECTIVE SPONSORING SOCIETIES.)
  • PAST PRESIDENT OF THE CALIFORNINA STATE ALLERGY MEDICAL SOCIETY
  • PAST PRESIDENT OF THE LOS ANGELES ALLERGY SOCIETY
  • BEST DOCTORS IN AMERICA 1997 - PRESENT, • WESTERN STATES 1998 - PRESENT
  • PAST BOARD ADVISOR TO AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION, LOS ANGELES, CA.
  • PAST BOARD ADVISOR TO ALLERGY ASTHMA FOUNDATION, LOS ANGELES, CA.


EXPERIENCE:

EXPERIENCE IN MEDICAL -LEGAL REVIEWS, DEPOSITIONS AND COURT APPEARANCES INVOLVING:


  • ALLERGY AND ASTHMA MEDICAL CARE
  • EXPOSURES TO THE ENVIRONMENT i.e. SICK BUILDING SYNDROMES
  • EXPOSURES TO CLEANING AGENTS
  • EXPOSURES TO INSECTICIDES
  • MOLD INTRUSION
  • FIRE RELATED EXPOSURES AND EFFECTS ON ASTHMA AND ALLERGY
  • OIL SLICK AND SOLVENT EXPOSURE
  • INSECT STING/BITE REACTIONS

Conditions Treated

Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anaphylaxis (Anaphyactic Shock)
Asthma
Atopic Dermatitis
Food Allergy
Hereditary Angioedema (HAE)
Hives (Urticaria)
Sinusitis

Procedures & Services

Allergy Shots (Immunotherapy)
Allergy Tests
Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Food Challenge Test
Lung Function Tests
Patch Testing for Contact Dermatitis

Patient Education Resources

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How long does it take to get allergy relief from allergy shots
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What is the treatment for severe asthma?
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