About
Dr. Adam M. Katof grew up in Pomona, New York, and earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1995. He went on to receive his medical degree from the New York Institute of Technology's New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1999, where he built a whole-person, osteopathic foundation for his practice. His residency in internal medicine took place at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset. He has practiced medicine continuously since 2002.
Dr. Katof is board-certified and holds the title of President and CEO of Pinnacle Health Long Island. His clinical focus spans internal medicine, preventive care, chronic disease management, medical weight loss, lifestyle medicine, and IV therapy. He draws on 25 years of specialist relationships to navigate the healthcare system directly on behalf of his patients. On the personal side, Dr. Katof and his wife Rachael have called Plainview home since 2007. Their son Jesse attends Indiana University. Dr. Katof enjoys hockey, travel, cars, and time in Aruba, and he has undertaken his own weight loss journey, giving him firsthand perspective on the challenges his patients face.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Pennsylvania, 1995
Medical School
New York Institute of Technology's New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, DO, 1999
Residency
Internal Medicine, North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Katof right for?
Dr. Katof is a strong fit for adults at any life stage seeking a primary care physician who knows them well. Patients managing chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, or obesity benefit from his comprehensive approach. Professionals and executives looking for same-day access, longer appointments, and a direct line to their physician will find his model well suited to their needs. He also serves patients pursuing medical weight loss or lifestyle changes with firsthand personal perspective on that journey.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Katof treats a broad range of conditions including hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity, and other chronic diseases. He also manages preventive care, men's and women's health concerns, and travel medicine needs. His background in internal medicine allows him to address complex, multi-system health issues.
Yes, Dr. Katof is a board-certified physician. He holds a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the New York Institute of Technology's New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency in internal medicine at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset.
Dr. Katof has practiced medicine continuously since 2002. That gives him over two decades of clinical experience in internal medicine and primary care. He also draws on 25 years of specialist relationships to coordinate care on behalf of his patients.
Dr. Katof practices from an osteopathic, whole-person foundation. He focuses on prevention, early intervention, and the long-term management of chronic conditions. His small panel allows him to spend meaningful time with each patient and respond quickly when urgent needs arise.
Yes, Dr. Katof offers a physician-supervised medical weight loss program. He brings personal experience to this area, having undertaken his own weight loss journey. That firsthand perspective shapes how he supports patients through the process.
Dr. Katof trained at the University of Pennsylvania for his undergraduate degree and earned his medical degree from the New York Institute of Technology's New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1999. He completed his residency at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset and has practiced clinical medicine continuously since 2002.
Yes, Dr. Katof provides physician-supervised IV therapy as part of his clinical services. This is one of several wellness and lifestyle medicine offerings available to Pinnacle Health Long Island members.
Yes. Dr. Katof draws on over 25 years of specialist relationships to coordinate referrals on his patients' behalf. Members receive preferred scheduling with specialists, and Dr. Katof advocates directly within the healthcare system for each patient.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026