Giving in memory of Edward Katz, MD
Dr. Edward M. Katz passed away peacefully at Sequoia Hospital, surrounded by his family on September 24, 2017 at the age of 83. Dr. Katz was in private practice in Redwood City for over forty years and considered Sequoia Hospital his second home. Dr. Katz was instrumental in bringing Total Hip Replacements to Sequoia Hospital in the early 1970’s. He was appointed to the Sequoia Healthcare Board in June, 2003. He was Chief of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, a member of the Sequoia Hospital Foundation Board of Directors and served on the Sequoia Hospital Board of Directors. During the tenure of his professional life, he was a member of many organizations including the American Medical Association, California Medical Association, California Society of Industrial Medicine, International College of Surgeons, and American College of Sports Medicine.
Dr. Katz was known for his kindness and generosity to all. He would start his day at 5:00 am doing rounds and visiting the Emergency Room and Medical Surgery Orthopaedic patients and staff. Every single Saturday, he picked up donuts to deliver to the Hospital and bought flowers for his wife. Dr. Katz was dedicated to his patients, colleagues and his practice. Read his full obituary here.
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