About
Claire P. Katz, MD brings a deeply personal approach to internal medicine in Plantation, FL. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Psychology from Columbia University in 1987. She then completed her Doctorate of Medicine at the University of Miami in 1993. Her internship and residency both took place at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, where she trained in internal medicine through 1996.
Dr. Katz holds dual board certifications as a Diplomate of the National Board of Internal Medicine and the National Board of Medical Examiners. She also maintains Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification. Her professional memberships include the American College of Physicians, the American Medical Association, the South Florida Association of Women Physicians, and the American Diabetes Association Chair Physicians. She is passionate about diabetes education and focuses clinically on type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. Dr. Katz treats every patient as a whole person and believes patients lead their own health journeys. Outside medicine, she enjoys family, travel, and soccer.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Columbia University, New York, NY – Bachelor of Arts, Biology and Psychology, 1987
Medical School
University of Miami, Miami, FL – Doctorate of Medicine, 1993
Residency
Internal Medicine, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach, FL, 1994-1996
Additional Training
Internship: Internal Medicine, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach, FL, 1993-1994
Certifications
Languages
English
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Katz right for?
Dr. Katz is a strong fit for adults managing chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, or hypertension. Patients who want direct access to their physician, including after-hours phone contact, benefit from her approach. She works well with adults who want a thorough annual wellness assessment and a personalized health plan. Patients traveling frequently also benefit from her travel care coordination support.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Katz focuses on type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. She applies a whole-person approach to managing these chronic conditions. Her deep interest in diabetes education informs how she guides patients through long-term disease management.
Yes, Dr. Katz holds dual board certifications. She is a Diplomate of the National Board of Internal Medicine and the National Board of Medical Examiners. She also holds Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
Dr. Katz earned her medical degree from the University of Miami in 1993. She completed both her internship and residency in internal medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, finishing her residency in 1996.
Yes. Dr. Katz makes herself available by phone after hours and on weekends. Members can reach her directly for urgent matters without waiting for a scheduled appointment.
Dr. Katz treats each patient as a whole person and believes patients direct their own health journeys. She sees her role as a guide, helping patients stay healthy and navigate their care. She treats every member as she would her own family.
Dr. Katz holds memberships in the American College of Physicians, the American Medical Association, the South Florida Association of Women Physicians, and the American Diabetes Association Chair Physicians.
Dr. Katz maintains affiliations with Broward General Medical Center and Westside Regional Medical Center, both serving the South Florida area.
Yes. Dr. Katz can help coordinate care with a local hospital, pharmacy, or physician when members need urgent attention while traveling. This is a standard benefit of her MDVIP membership.
Doctor profile last updated June 8, 2026