About eugene katz, M.D.

Eugene Katz, M.D., is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive endocrinology. He received his medical degree in 1978 from The University of Chile, graduating magna cum laude. Dr. Katz then went on to an ob-gyn residency at Catholic University in Santiago, Chile. In 1981 he came to the United States and completed his ob-gyn residency at Tulane University in New Orleans in 1985. In 1987, he completed a 2-year fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore.

Dr. Katz served as assistant professor and director of in vitro fertilization at the University of Maryland from 1987 to 1992. Dr Katz joined the GBMC Fertility Center in 1992 and became director of the center in 1997. Dr. Katz is currently assistant professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and a clinical assistant professor at the University of Maryland. He served as the director of the Baltimore-Washington Area Reproductive Endocrinologists, an educational organization of specialists, between 1995 and 1997.

Dr. Katz has published more than 60 journal articles and serves as an ad hoc reviewer for Fertility and Sterility. He has pioneered the use of the robotic da Vinci laparoscope for tubal surgery, particularly for outpatient reversal of tubal ligations, having performed the first of such procedures in a non-academic center in the Mid-Atlantic area in 2005. He is fluent in Spanish and understands German.

Education

• Residency: Obstetrics and Gynecology, Catholic University (Chile) and Tulane University
• Fellowship: Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Johns Hopkins University

Awards & Recognition

• Washington Consumers CHECKBOOK's Top Doctors (2015)
• Baltimore Magazine's Top Doctor (2000, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013)
• Washingtonian's Top Doctor (2012)
• Best Doctors in America

Professional Organizations

• Society of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

I enjoy talking to my patients and more importantly, laughing with them.

Reviews

"Dr. Katz was amazing. He lightened the mood and made me feel at ease. We were successful with one round of IVF in overcoming secondary infertility. Shady Grove Towson is clean, comfortable, and all of the employees were kind and professional."

"The friendliness and genuine care of everyone of the staff from Diane at the front desk all the way up to Dr. Katz has been the best part of the experience. You don't get this everywhere."

"Dr. Katz always puts us at ease and we never feel rushed when we meet with him. He always keeps things light-hearted too."

"Dr. Katz was wonderful. Very understanding and did not feel rushed at all. Really felt like he cared."

"Working with Dr. Katz is so reassuring and calming! I loved that he listened to our story and questions and "got" it - and then gave us our plan from A-Z... as someone who likes a plan, I really appreciated his thoroughness and patience when explaining each component."

"Drs. Yazigi, Katz and McClamrock all particpated in my care and I cannot thank them enough for their kind and compassionate care. With them I felt a sense of hope that I had not previously felt such that no matter what our outcome, I knew we were in the right hands. The nurses, staff, ACS center staff should be commended for the exceptional job they do. I do not have enough words to express my appreciation. I truly feel blessed to have had the opportunity to be a patient of Shady Grove's in one of life's most stressful circumstances. Thank you from the bottom of my heart."

"Dr Eugene Katz is such a pleasure to work with , his bedside manner is one that many other physicians should model themselves to be like. Many times as a patient you feel uncomfortable enough just going in the office, however Dr Katz makes you instantly feel like you are life long friends. In addition, his staff is also a pleasure to work with from Diana at the front desk /financial to the nursing staff Bernie and Tina. Being a nurse I know that the atmosphere can be sometimes hectic and demanding but even under time constraints I always have the feeling of a quality and loving care."

"I am so thankful to have been assigned Dr. Katz as our Doctor when my husband and I had our consultation in March of 2015. He is a great doctor who makes you feel like you're his only patient. The whole Bel Air staff makes you feel this way."

"Dr. Katz was simply what we needed after going years with out answers. He was always so calm and patient explaining every step in our individual plan that we created together, not just a Dr saying what to do. He took the time to make sure he reviewed my chart and knew everything that had been tested since my last appointment if he wasn't the Dr treating me. He also has an amazing team behind him especially RN Bernie. He is simply the reason why we are successful in our adventure of pregnancy."

"Dr Katz and the whole staff at SGF in Towson are amazing! Dr Katz was so compassionate through the whole process. He was great at explaining everything step by step and helping me and my husband feel comfortable. We conceived our first daughter in 2013 through IVF and our second daughter this year, I couldn't imagine our lives without them and we have Dr. Katz and the whole team at SGF to thank!!"

"Dr. Katz and his staff at Shady Grove Fertility in Towson strive to make their patients comfortable during a stressful and emotional time. Dr Katz is always providing hope and encouragement. His funny personality can brighten your day. He's always available to discuss my treatment options and help me plan out my next steps. Everyone there treated me like family."

"Dr. Katz had the BEST personality and had me laughing so hard during my transfer. I was so relaxed I'm certain that is why it was a success :) Thank you infinitely!"

"Dr. Katz and the Shady Grove Fertility team helped to achieve my family planning goals, especially after no one else could figure out what was wrong."

"Dr. Katz and the SGFC Team are beyond amazing and thanks to Dr. Katz we will be welcoming our first baby. It was a rough year but we knew we were in great hands. We are so thankful and blessed to have had the opportunity to become a part of SGFC."

Publications

• Katz E, Akman MA, Damewood MD, García JE. Deleterious effect of the presence of hydrosalpinx on implantation and pregnancy rates with in-vitro fertilization. Fertil Steril. 1996;66:122-5.
• Katz E. Effect of hyperandrogenemia in the adrenal response to adrenocorticotropin hormone (ACTH). Fertil Steril. 1994;62:1097.
• Katz E, Scherzer WJ, Mansfiled RM, Adashi EY. Effect of hyperandrogenemia in the adrenal response to adrenocorticotropin hormone (ACTH). Fertil Steril. 1994:61:567-9.
• Katz E, Ricciarelli E, Adashi Y. The potential relevance of growth hormone to female reproductive physiology and pathophysiology. Fertil Steril. 1993;59:8-34.
• Katz E, Goodman AL, García J, Rone JD. Evidence for the production of a non-steroidal angiogenic factor by human granulosa cells in culture. Fertil Steril. 1992;57:107.
• Katz E, Weiss BE, Schran HS, Hassel AE, Adashi EY. Increased circulating levels of bromocriptine (BCR) after vaginal compared with oral administration. Fertil Steril. 1991;55:882.
• Katz E, Schran H, Adashi EY. Successful treatment of a prolactin-producing pituitary adenoma with intravaginal bromocriptine mesylate: a novel approach to intolerance to oral therapy. Obstet Gynecol. 1989;73:517.
• Katz E, Yost BA, Adashi EY. Persistence of remnants of hormonally active tubal trophoblast three months following linear salpingostomy in the face of undetectable serum B-hCG. Int J Obstet Gynecol. 1989;29:79.
• Katz E, Dharmarajan AM, Suoka K, Ghodgaonkar RB, Dubin NH, Wallach EE. Effects of systemic administration of indomethacin on ovulation, luteinization, and steroidogenesis in the rabbit ovary. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1989;161:1361.
• Katz E. Unruptured luteinized follicle syndrome and other ovulatory dysfunctions. Fertil Steril. 1988;50:839.