Meet Dr. Scott Katz
Moving frequently during my childhood made me value personal relationships. Born in Chicago, then on to New York City, New Mexico, New Jersey and finally to Texas. We never lived in the same city or neighborhood for more than a few years until I was in high school. The importance of human connections and stable homes for children became very important to me. Likewise, having a special needs sibling taught me at a very young age that childhood is not all fun and games.
You never know where your path will lead and usually that is for the best. I went to college to study business and became fascinated with the economics of the American healthcare system. I decided to attend Medical School and become a Plastic Surgeon like my father, but found that I enjoyed pediatric surgery more, and really discovered that I just liked the kids and the surgery, not so much.
Kids are infinitely more fun than adults, and if a Pediatrician's patient is whiny, there is usually a good reason. She might be sick, or in pain or simply scared. Whiny adults are usually just whiny. We have a chance to help shape or change a child's path, and humor can play a big part.
I enjoy coming to the office every day, and have also found myself in positions of leadership throughout the years. I have served as the Chairman of the Pediatric Department of Medical City Plano on four separate occasions, as the President of the 700 doctor Plano Physician's Group since 2006 and as a Medical Director and Board Member for Children's Health Pediatric Partners.
After attending Vanderbilt University, I returned home to Dallas to attend medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern and completed a pediatric residency at Children's Medical Center Dallas. I joined Dr. McDonald in practice and together we joined Cook's in 2020.
I have two brothers, two sisters, two sons, two dogs and most importantly one wife. I play golf once a week to spend time with my father and enjoy cooking and walks with my wife and dogs (Bear, a petite 90 pound Golden Retriever, and Butters, a slim and trim 160 pound Great Pyrenees). ?
Services
- Acute illnesses
- ADHD management
- Chronic condition management
- Developmental problems
- Disease prevention
- Flu shots
- Hearing screens
- Injury treatment
- Obesity and weight management
- Vision screens
- Patient and parent education
- School and sports physicals
- Vaccines and immunizations
- Well checks
Reviews
Average rating:
Questions were addressed |
4.9
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Provider explained things clearly |
4.9
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Likelihood of recommending this provider |
4.9
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Trust/confidence in physicians |
5
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What our families say
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March 23, 2025
Dr. Katz and all the nurses are so great. You can tell they care about the kids and work together very smoothly. Dr katz is awesome. He listens, gives us any information and has a very down to earth, realistic approach. So happy we were referred to yall for dom's care.
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March 23, 2025
It was all good! From check in to check out, it was an enjoyable experience.
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March 23, 2025
Dr. Katz is amazing.
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March 19, 2025
Front desk staff was awesome!! I called at 3:30 and was squeezed in so my 3 year old could be seen.
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March 14, 2025
Great visit
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March 04, 2025
We love our pediatrician and the medical staff.
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March 04, 2025
Everyone is always kind and patient. The office is clean and well organized. The providers are knowledgeable and caring.
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February 27, 2025
We had excellent experience.
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February 27, 2025
Dr. Katz for his expertise and exceptional service to his patients.
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February 22, 2025
Everyone in the office is amazing!
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February 21, 2025
Really appreciate how friendly the medical assistants and nurses are when taking us back to the exam room. Dr. Katz is kind and explains things clearly.
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January 30, 2025
Never had any bad experiences so far.
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January 29, 2025
We've always had a great experience and trust Dr. Katz's medical knowledge and advice.
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January 29, 2025
Dr. Katz has been caring for my daughter from birth, he visited me in my recovery room and we've been taking her here ever since. The staff is great from medical assistants, nurses and billing coordinators.
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January 27, 2025
Great doctors office
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January 21, 2025
We've been seeing Dr. Katz since my son was born, and he, along with everyone at the clinic, has been absolutely amazing. The staff and nurses are incredibly kind, always remember us, and are consistently helpful and attentive. We've never had to wait long for an appointment, and the level of care they provide is exceptional. We're so grateful for them!
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January 09, 2025
Dr. Katz was incredibly knowledgeable and took the time to answer all my questions.
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January 09, 2025
Dr. Katz was awesome.
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December 02, 2024
We have been visiting Dr. Katz for the past 19 years and he is very professional in treating and diagnosing.
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November 20, 2024
All of our appointments have been pleasant.
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November 20, 2024
Dr. Katz & all of the nurses are always helpful, kind & understanding.
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October 30, 2024
Good experience
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October 29, 2024
Dr Katz always lets me ask a million questions and I appreciate it. He always asks about [...] which I love because he sees a ton of patients yet he still remembers and asks. Hands down one of the best doctors I've seen.
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October 16, 2024
Dr Katz has always been amazing to my boys. They've been under his care since birth and we wouldn't change a thing about him.
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October 12, 2024
Everyone at the office is always attentive
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October 05, 2024
Dr Katz is wonderful, caring and knowledgeable
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September 07, 2024
Dr. Katz and team are the best .
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September 05, 2024
Dr. Katz was very reassuring; he actively listened and answered all questions.
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August 29, 2024
Dr Katz is great!
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August 29, 2024
The nurse practitioner did a great job administering the flu shot to my daughter. She was in tune with her anxiety and was kind/gentle/reassuring.
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August 26, 2024
Dr. Katz has such a great bedside manner.
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August 16, 2024
Dr Katz he has always been amazing
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August 15, 2024
Everyone we dealt with was polite and helpful.
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August 10, 2024
This is an incredibly efficient office- super courteous staff!
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August 10, 2024
Dr. Katz provides outstanding care.
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August 05, 2024
Thank you Dr. Katz for giving my children such great care over their lives into adulthood. We appreciate your expertise, knowledge, and your calm delivery. We appreciate you more than you know. You have also been a positive role model in their lives.
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August 04, 2024
We absolutely love Dr. Katz.
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August 04, 2024
Nursing staff is phenomenal!
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July 31, 2024
The staff and doctors all remember my son from year to year!
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July 31, 2024
Dr. Katz and his staff are amazing!
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July 27, 2024
Dr. Katz was absolutely amazing.
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July 27, 2024
Dr. Katz was absolutely amazing. [...], it is extremely hard to not listen to everyone's horror stories and not become anxious yourself. The doctor absolutely reminded me that averages are very rarely the average and calmed any nerves moving forward.
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July 26, 2024
Dr Katz is wonderful. We have the utmost respect for him and trust him fully with our children.
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July 21, 2024
Dr Katz and entire staff are amazing, would not recommend anyone else!
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July 21, 2024
Pleasant, always willing to answer any questions that may arise
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July 19, 2024
Dr Katz is the BEST!!!
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July 14, 2024
Always a good experience
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July 14, 2024
Dr. KATZ IS WONDERFUL
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July 04, 2024
Everything was wonderful
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July 02, 2024
He does such a great job of empowering my girls with their own healthcare.
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July 02, 2024
We love Dr Katz! I ask my girls every year if they would prefer another doctor, perhaps a female, and every year they want to see Dr Katz.
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June 28, 2024
Dr. Katz has consistently been incredibly kind, patient and helpful. I can't think of a better person more suited for his profession.
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June 26, 2024
Dr. Katz is amazing! He is thorough and patient with us.
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June 23, 2024
Dr. Katz was very attentive and caring
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June 22, 2024
This was a great visit. The nurse was amazing! Our daughter connected with her instantly. Dr Katz is great, as always.
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June 21, 2024
We need more Doctor like Dr. Katz. He's an amazing doctor can't ask for more.
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June 21, 2024
I would like to recognize Dr. Katz. He is an amazing doctor and care so much about his patients.
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June 05, 2024
Dr. Katz is still the most gentle and patient doctor we know. He treated my son with respect and involved him in his own treatment.
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May 13, 2024
Dr. Katz and staff always listen well to my child. Thank you!
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May 13, 2024
We love Dr. Katz and his staff.
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May 08, 2024
Dr Katz is always wonderful. He listens to me and my child and answers questions thoroughly
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May 04, 2024
Dr Katz. He always goes above and beyond and I have never ever met a doctor like him.
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May 01, 2024
Dr.Katz and his staff are the best care team we could have asked for our daughter. She has been in his care since she was born and we are so glad she had care from such experienced and great Doctor. We never ever have come back home upset after being treated by Dr. Katz and his team. He is very patient, polite, kind, gentle, observant, great listener and very calm while analyzing. His team of nurses are also like angels who pour in so much love and care into the little ones when they are sick, it Is just amazing. Dr. Katz diagnosis has always been right on the mark helping our child and even us parents to a quick path of recovery. We are just so glad to have him as our daughters caregiver.
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May 01, 2024
Always good to see Dr. Katz. He's an amazing doctor.
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April 13, 2024
Dr. Scott Katz is very good in understanding the child's concern and symptoms and addressing the issue. He is knowledgeable and understanding. Thank you Dr.
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April 10, 2024
Dr Katz is wonderful. We have been with him for almost 12 years and we love him.
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April 08, 2024
Dr. Katz has continued to show my kiddos his undivided attention and care. He has been their pediatrician since birth, and my boys look forward to going to see him!
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April 07, 2024
All Staff has been great
Education
- Medical School:
- 1991 - 1995 Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, TX; 2013 - 2015 University of Texas at Dallas Jindal School of Management, Dallas, TX
- Residency:
- 1995 – 1998 Children’s Medical Center, Dallas, TX
- Board Certifications:
- Board Certified in Pediatrics
Affiliations
- Cook Children's Physician Network
Recognitions
- D Magazine Best Pediatric Specialists in Dallas
- Texas Monthly Best Doctors (2004 and 2007-2020)
- Star Community Newspapers Reader's Choice Awards Best Pediatrician in Collin County
- Dallas Child Mom's Choice Award (2013-2018)
- Living Magazine Best Pediatrician in Frisco/Plano/North Richardson/Garland (2016-2017)
- American Academy of Pediatrics PREP Education Award (1995-2019)
- American Medical Association Physicians' Recognition Award (1995-2018)
- Bridges to Excellence Asthma Care Recognition (2014-2016)
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