About
Dr. Ronald Katz co-founded PersonalMDs in 2007, drawing on over two decades of primary care experience serving patients across the Boston area. Born in Chicago, he earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin and his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Boston City Hospital and holds board certification in Internal Medicine.
Dr. Katz has served as an Instructor in Medicine at Harvard Medical School and as an independent peer reviewer for the MIT Medical Department in Cambridge. He maintains appointments as Associate Physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Senior Associate at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He is a member of both the American College of Physicians and the Massachusetts Medical Society. His professional interests include healthcare quality assurance.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Wisconsin
Medical School
University of Illinois College of Medicine (M.D.)
Residency
Internal Medicine, Boston City Hospital
Additional Training
Instructor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Independent Peer Reviewer, MIT Medical Department
Certifications
Who is Dr. Katz right for?
Dr. Katz is well suited for adults seeking a seasoned internist with deep roots in Boston-area medicine. Patients managing chronic conditions benefit from his decades of primary care experience. Those who value a physician connected to leading academic medical centers will find his hospital affiliations meaningful. His focus on healthcare quality assurance makes him a strong fit for patients who want systematic, thoughtful care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Katz specializes in internal medicine and primary care. He has practiced in the Boston area for over two decades and holds board certification in Internal Medicine. His professional interests include healthcare quality assurance.
Dr. Katz earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine. He then completed his Internal Medicine residency at Boston City Hospital in Boston.
Yes. Dr. Katz holds an appointment as Associate Physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Senior Associate at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. These affiliations allow him to coordinate care closely with specialists at two of Boston's leading hospitals.
Dr. Katz has served as an Instructor in Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He has also worked as an independent peer reviewer for the MIT Medical Department in Cambridge.
Yes. Dr. Katz holds board certification in Internal Medicine.
Dr. Katz is a member of the American College of Physicians and the Massachusetts Medical Society. Both organizations reflect his commitment to professional standards in internal medicine.
Dr. Katz sees adult patients across a broad range of primary care needs. He has particular interest in healthcare quality assurance, making him well suited for patients who want careful, evidence-based management of their health.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026