About
Dr. Martin Katz brings over 20 years of medical experience to Advance Wellness and Longevity in Charlottesville, VA. Originally from South Africa, he has practiced medicine in Virginia for more than two decades. He holds dual board certifications in Family Medicine and Sports Medicine, a combination that shapes his whole-person approach to care.
Dr. Katz built the practice around the belief that medicine should extend healthspan, not just lifespan. He is passionate about intentional nutrition, regular exercise, sufficient sleep, microbiome health, and social connectivity. Outside clinical practice, he serves as medical director for Virginia mountain bike racing and co-founded the supplement company Mara-labs. He authored the children's book "Making a Magnificent You: And the Role of Fruits and Vegetables" and has taught eighth graders about nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress management. When he is not working or volunteering, he spends time outdoors with his wife and four children, hiking and biking.
Education & Training
Double board-certified in Sports Medicine and Family Medicine; over 20 years of experience; originally from South Africa, practiced medicine in Virginia for over two decades
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Who is Dr. Katz right for?
Dr. Katz is a strong fit for adults who want a proactive, data-driven approach to long-term health. Patients managing cardiovascular risk, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, or obesity benefit from his preventive focus. Active individuals and weekend athletes seeking performance optimization, injury prevention, or recovery support fit well within his practice. Patients interested in genomics, microbiome health, or biological age reduction will find his toolkit especially well suited to their goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Katz treats cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, obesity, insulin resistance, depression, anxiety, and neurodegenerative disorders. He also addresses cancer risk reduction, chronic disease prevention, and frailty. His dual training in Family Medicine and Sports Medicine lets him manage both everyday health concerns and performance-related needs.
Yes. Dr. Katz holds dual board certifications in Family Medicine and Sports Medicine. He has practiced medicine for over 20 years, first in South Africa and then in Virginia for more than two decades.
Dr. Katz focuses on five pillars: intentional nutrition, regular exercise, sufficient sleep, microbiome health, and social connectivity. He uses advanced diagnostics to identify risk early, then builds a personalized plan to lower biological age and reduce disease risk.
Yes. Dr. Katz serves as medical director for Virginia mountain bike racing and runs a Weekend Warriors Program at the practice. He creates personalized training plans, injury prevention strategies, and recovery protocols for active patients of all levels.
Dr. John Gildea is a Johns Hopkins-trained PhD who contributes research expertise to the practice. He brings over 60 scientific publications from more than 20 NIH-funded studies. Together, Dr. Katz and Dr. Gildea combine clinical medicine with cutting-edge research to support each patient's health plan.
Yes. Dr. Katz offers advanced genetic testing and whole genome sequencing to build personalized prevention and treatment strategies. These tools help identify individual risk factors for cardiovascular disease, cancer, neurodegeneration, and metabolic conditions.
Dr. Katz uses VO2 max testing, Seca body composition scanning, continuous glucose monitoring, heart rate variability monitoring, advanced lipid and cardiovascular testing, and neurodegenerative risk testing. He also offers portable ultrasound for musculoskeletal injuries.
Yes. Dr. Katz has educated eighth grade classes on the benefits of nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress management. He also authored the children's book "Making a Magnificent You: And the Role of Fruits and Vegetables" to help families teach kids about healthy eating.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026