Brian J. Katz, M.D.
Specialties
Atypical Moles
Cosmetic Dermatology
Early Skin Cancer Detection
Medical Dermatology
Melanoma Diagnosis
Languages I Speak
English
About Me
Brian J. Katz, M.D., is a Board Certified Dermatologist practicing in Miami Beach with 20 years of clinical experience. His interests include all facets of skin cancer as well as general dermatology, and he performs a wide variety of cosmetic/aesthetic services.
Dr. Katz’s expertise includes the early diagnosis of skin cancers, especially dysplastic “atypical” moles and melanoma, utilizing state-of-the-art non-invasive diagnostic techniques, including
dermoscopy, mole monitoring, and genetic profiling of suspicious lesions.
Dr. Katz completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan, earning a Bachelor of Science Degree with High Distinction. Additionally, he earned class honors, made the Dean’s List, and received the James B. Angell Scholar Award. Subsequently, he went on to attend Tel Aviv University, Sackler School of
Medicine, where he received his medical degree. He then completed his Residency in Dermatology at the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, where he was selected to be Chief Resident.
Dr. Katz has co-authored numerous academic papers and has contributed to several academic textbooks and publications. He has also lectured to professional state and national organizations on the early diagnosis of melanoma and other cancers of the skin. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and was a founding board member of the International Society of Dermoscopy. His biography appears in Marquis Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare, awarded best of Miami Beach dermatology on multiple occasions, and repeatedly recognized by Castle Connolly as a Top dermatologist for the greater Miami area.
Dr. Katz offers his patients specially formulated skin care products for use as part of a physician-supervised skin care regimen
Education
- Academic Appointments:
Miami, FLUniversity of Miami Miller School of MedicineVoluntary Instructor of Dermatology, 4/2008 – Present
- Awards:
James B. Angell Scholar, University of Michigan, 3/1998
Deans List, University of Michigan, 12/1996, 5/1997
Class Honors, University of Michigan, 3/1996, 3/1997
Post Grad
Professional Affiliations:
- American Academy of Dermatology
- American Medical Association
Publication
- Katz BJ, Oliviero M, Rabinovitz H. “Dermoscopy and its impact on skin cancer diagnostics.” J Drugs Dermatol. 2010 Feb;9(2):129-30.
- Myers W, Newman M, Katz B, Gottlieb AB. “Ability to develop rhus allergic contact dermatitis in a patient with psoriasis receiving etanercept.” J Am Acad Dermatol. 2006 Nov;55(5 Suppl):S127-8.
- Pahlajani, N, Katz, B, Gotlieb A, et al. “Comparison of the Efficacy and Safety of the 308nm Excimer laser for treatment of Localized Psoriasis in Adults and in Children.” Pediatr Dermatol. 2005 Mar-Apr;22(2):161-5.
- Argenziano G, Soyer HP, Katz B et al. “Dermoscopy of pigmented skin lesions: results of a consensus meeting via the Internet.” J Am Acad Dermatol. 2003 May;48(5):679-93.
- Katz, B, Rao, B “Pigmented Actinic Keratoses” Atlas on Dermoscopy. Editors: Marghoob, A, Braun R, Kopf, A., 2005.
- Katz, B, Rao, B “Dermatofibroma” Atlas on Dermoscopy. Editors: Marghoob, A, Braun R, Kopf, A., 2005.
- Katz, B, Rao, B “Blue Nevus / Combined Nevus” Atlas on Dermoscopy. Editors: Marghoob, A, Braun R, Kopf, A.,., 2005.
- Katz, B, Rao, B “Vascular Lesions Hemangiomas / Angiokeratomas” Atlas on Dermoscopy. Editors: Marghoob, A, Braun R, Kopf, A. 2005.
- Katz, B. and H. S. Rabinovitz (2001). “Introduction to dermoscopy.” Dermatol Clin 19(2): 221-58.
- Rabinovitz H, Kopf A, Katz B, et al. “Dermoscopy: A Practical Guide: American Academy of Dermatology. CD-ROM. 1999
- Cognetta, A. B., Jr., W. Stolz, Katz, B. et al. (2001). “Dermatoscopy of lentigo maligna.” Dermatol Clin 19(2): 307-18.
- Menzies, S. W., K. Westerhoff, et al. (2000). “Surface microscopy of pigmented basal cell carcinoma.” Arch Dermatol 136(8): 1012-6.
- Wang, S. Q., B. Katz, et al. (2000). “Lessons on dermoscopy #4. Poorly defined pigmented lesion. Diagnosis: pigmented BCC.” Dermatol Surg 26(6): 605-6.
- Wang, S. Q., B. Katz, et al. (2000). “Lessons on dermoscopy #5.” Dermatol Surg 26(7): 707-8.
- Wang, S. Q., B. Katz, et al. (2000). “Lessons on dermoscopy #6. Dermatofibroma.” Dermatol Surg 26(8): 807-8.
- Wang, S. Q., B. Katz, et al. (2000). “Lessons on dermoscopy #7. The diagnosis was thrombosed hemangioma.” Dermatol Surg 26(9): 891-2.
- Wang, S. Q., B. Katz, et al. (2000). “Lessons on dermoscopy: case #9. Congenital melanocytic nevus.” Dermatol Surg 26(10): 977-8.
- Wang, S. Q., B. Katz, et al. (2000). “Lessons on dermoscopy. Diagnosis: dysplastic nevus (so-called Clark nevus).” Dermatol Surg 26(2): 167-8.
- Wang, S. Q., B. Katz, et al. (2000). “Lessons on dermoscopy. Diagnosis: seborrheic keratosis.” Dermatol Surg 26(3): 287-8.
- Wang, S. Q., B. Katz, et al. (2000). “Lessons on dermoscopy. Compound congenital melanocytic nevus.” Dermatol Surg 26(4): 397-8.
- Wang, S. Q., B. Katz, et al. (2000). “Lessons on dermoscopy #11. Solar lentigo.” Dermatol Surg 26(12): 1173-4.
- Wang, S. Q., B. Katz, et al. (2000). “Lessons on dermoscopy: case #10. Diagnosis: the differential clinical diagnoses were dysplastic nevus, malignant melanoma, and lichen planus- like keratosis.” Dermatol Surg 26(11): 1079-80.
Where I Practice
Miami Beach Skin Center
4308 Alton Road
Suite 510
Miami Beach FL 33140
(305) 674-7075
