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Elana Katz, MD

Elana Katz

Elana Katz, MD

Elana Katz, MD, is an attending physician in the Center for Rehabilitation at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Areas of expertise: Cerebral palsy, Traumatic brain injury (TBI), Pediatric stroke, Tone management, Neuromuscular disorders, Rehabilitation in acute care settings

Locations: Specialty Care, Virtua, Main Building, Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care

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About Elana Katz, MD

Titles

Attending Physician

Associate Professor, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Certifications

Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine – American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation – American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Awards and Honors

2015, Best Pediatric Rehabilitation Research Poster Presentations, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

2009, Medical Student Fellow University of Pennsylvania - Research in Women's Health

2009, John Glick Prize for Translational Cancer Research, University of Pennsylvania

2007-2008, Medical Student Fellow, Focus on Research in Women’s Health, University of Pennsylvania

2004, Cum Laude, Wellesley College

Leadership and Memberships

2019-present, American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine

2019-present, Pediatric Stroke Task Force

2014-present, American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine

2012-present, American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

2010-present, Association of Academic Physiatrists

Editorial and Academic Positions

Editorial Positions

2016-present, Reviewer, The Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine

Academic and Institutional Committees

2018-present, Wellness Champion, Division of Rehabilitation Medicine
2016-present, Physician Champion, CHOP Camp All Hands on Deck (Intensive Bimanual Therapy Program)

Education & training

Medical Degree

MD - University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA  

Internship

Rehab Medicine - University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Residency

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation – University of Washington, Seattle, WA (Chief Resident)

Fellowship

Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine - Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore, MD 

Team affiliations

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Publications

Publications

2023

Marchese D, Feldman K,Sinn C, Javaid S, Jaffe A, Katz E, Lider J, Green M, Marcus L, Swanson E, Gober J, Thomas S, Deike D, Felman K, Sinha A, Dalal P, Ewing E, Hiller A, Rosenberg N, Mosher K, Houtrow A, McLaughlin M: Rehabilitation Outcomes in Children With Acute Flaccid Myelitis From 2014 to 2019: A Multicenter Retrospective Review."  Pediatr Neurol.  May 2023.

2021

Danzig JA, Katz EB. Musculoskeletal and skin considerations in children with medical complexity: Common themes and approaches to management. Curr Probl Pediatr Adolesc Health Care. 2021 Sep;51(9):101074

Rodgin S, Suskauer SJ, Chen J, Katz E, Davis KC, Slomine BS. Very Long-Term Outcomes in Children Admitted in a Disorder of Consciousness After Severe Traumatic Brain Injury. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2021 Aug;102(8):1507-1513

Patient experience rating

(based on 46 submissions)

  • Provider listened carefully
    4.7 of 5
  • Trust provider with care
    4.7 of 5
  • Provider gave enough info about child's health
    4.7 of 5
  • Would recommend the provider
    4.7 of 5
Learn about the patient experience rating system

About the Patient Experience Rating System

The patient experience rating is an average of all responses to the care provider-related questions from surveys submitted by patient families and verified by our survey partner National Research Corporation (NRC Health), an independent company that specializes in patient experience. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question. Responses are measured using percent positive scoring. Percent positive is the percentage of respondents who answered with the most desirable response. We are committed to transparency and sharing the voices of our patients and families. Comments are reviewed before posting to ensure accuracy, privacy, and relevance. To provide meaningful feedback, comments are displayed on provider profiles once a sufficient number have been received. All feedback is also shared internally to support learning, recognition, and continuous improvement. The comments reflect the experiences and perspectives of the patients and families who submitted them. The comments are not endorsed by and do not reflect the views of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

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