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 |
4.9
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What our families say
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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
Dr. Katz provides outstanding care.
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August 10, 2024
This is an incredibly efficient office- super courteous staff!
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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
Nursing staff is phenomenal!
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August 04, 2024
We absolutely love Dr. Katz.
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July 31, 2024
Dr. Katz and his staff are amazing!
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July 31, 2024
The staff and doctors all remember my son from year to year!
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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
Pleasant, always willing to answer any questions that may arise
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July 21, 2024
Dr Katz and entire staff are amazing, would not recommend anyone else!
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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
We love Dr. Katz and his staff.
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May 13, 2024
Dr. Katz and staff always listen well to my child. Thank you!
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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
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March 09, 2024
Dr. Katz is awesome
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February 23, 2024
Love Dr Katz!
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February 22, 2024
All excellent, always.
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February 22, 2024
Everyone on the team is exceptional. We adore Dr. Katz for his calm demeanor, his direct responses and his personal care for our son.
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February 14, 2024
What an incredible office! Very clean and efficient. The staff is wonderful and very engaging!
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February 14, 2024
Unfortunately I cannot remember her name but the nurse that helped us during our appointment was wonderful! Made us feel very comfortable as first time parents and was very thorough in her questions and answers.And of course Dr. Katz was amazing! He is incredible with our new born and is very detailed and caring.
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February 09, 2024
They all are amazing and have been fir years
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February 01, 2024
Dr Katz is an outstanding doctor and we are thankful to have him as our pediatrician
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January 29, 2024
The staff up front. They are incredibly caring and so sweet.
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January 28, 2024
Dr. Katz the best doctor a child can have.
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January 28, 2024
We have very good experience at Dr. Katz's office. There is nothing bad to say.
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January 28, 2024
There is nothing bad to say. This the best experience anyone can get.
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January 28, 2024
Dr. Katz is the best doctor that anyone can find. He's very caring and personal to his patients.
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January 25, 2024
Always a good experience. They show patience and listen to our family.
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January 25, 2024
We've stayed with Dr Katz since our girls were born, even after moving. We really like him and his team.
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January 24, 2024
Dr. Katz and the nurse we saw today
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January 24, 2024
Everyone was so kind and helpful. Our nurse was fantastic, and Dr. Katz is a rock star! Our family loves him!
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January 24, 2024
These visits are always made better bc Dr Katz is consistently a great physician.
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January 24, 2024
Dr Katz is at the top of his game. Extremely kind, patient and gentle as always
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January 22, 2024
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January 20, 2024
Dr Katz.
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January 19, 2024
Cindy.
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January 19, 2024
The visit was good.
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January 18, 2024
We have always appreciated top-notch care from Dr. Katz, and the nurses.
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January 16, 2024
Everyone is fantastic!
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January 16, 2024
Everyone is wonderful and goes above and beyond for patients.
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January 13, 2024
Nicole administered the shots to our 2 month old and was very kind and efficient
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January 13, 2024
Everyone was very kind and didn't make us feel rushed. Dr. Katz was attentive and answered questions very straightforwardly.
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January 12, 2024
Thank you, Nicole, for letting our child play with your badge while you took his oxygen levels :) and Candy is just wonderful. Always greets us with a smile and remembers my son.
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January 12, 2024
No matter the reason for our visit, I alway feel 10x better after visiting with Dr. Katz. He explains things very clearly and rationally, which makes it easy to recall and remember. Very happy our child is cared for by Dr. Katz and his team.
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January 12, 2024
Staff is excellent, Dr. Katz is excellent
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January 12, 2024
Candy, the nurses and the Dr. Katz. And Dr. Dao from last visit.
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January 12, 2024
Everyone is wonderful
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January 12, 2024
The nurse that checked us in was wonderful! And we never have anything negative about Dr Katz.
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January 11, 2024
Dr. Katz is an excellent doctor and I have recommended him to friends. When he left the room, my daughter said,"I really like Dr. Katz".
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December 22, 2023
Very attentive, detail oriented, goes above and beyond what we expect of him at every visit we've had, listens and addresses all of our questions and never makes us feel rushed. He was helpful in providing reading material on how to prepare our son and ourselves for the arrival of our 2nd child without us even asking.
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December 17, 2023
Dr Katz. He's been great with (patient) for me many years. We would highly recommend
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December 14, 2023
Thank you to all of the staff at Cook Children's. We appreciate you.
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December 14, 2023
Thank you to Dr. Katz for the care he has given our children from birth to adulthood. We appreciate his knowlege, expertise, and kindness over many years.
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December 01, 2023
Dr. Katz is always good at explaining and answering questions. All of our kids have been seeing him since they were born and they enjoy their visits.
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November 30, 2023
Dr Katz is fantastic. He has been the Pediatrician for both of my kids (17 and 20) since the day they were born and he has always been super informative, welcoming and showing concern for their well-being. I am grateful for his service.
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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