Michelle Katzow, MD, Ms
About Michelle Katzow, MD, Ms
Michelle Katzow, MD, Ms, is the Associate Director of Research for the Starting Early Child Obesity Prevention Program at NYU Langone Health and an Obesity Medicine Specialist at NYC Health + Hospitals. She has extensive experience in pediatric obesity medicine and has held various roles at several prestigious institutions.
Current Roles at NYU Langone Health
Michelle Katzow, MD, Ms, holds multiple positions at NYU Langone Health. She serves as the Associate Director of Research for the Starting Early Child Obesity Prevention Program since 2018. Additionally, she is a Pediatric Obesity Medicine Specialist. Her work focuses on developing and implementing strategies to prevent and treat obesity in children, contributing to significant advances in pediatric healthcare.
Obesity Medicine Specialist at NYC Health + Hospitals
Dr. Katzow has been an Obesity Medicine Specialist at NYC Health + Hospitals, specifically at Bellevue Hospital Center in New York, NY, since 2018. In this role, she applies her extensive knowledge and experience in clinical medicine to address and manage obesity among pediatric patients. Her involvement helps bridge preventive care and treatment, promoting healthier lifestyles among children.
Previous Roles at NYU Langone Health
Prior to her current appointments, Dr. Katzow worked at NYU Langone Health as a Fellow in General Academic Pediatrics from 2016 to 2018. Her fellowship provided her with extensive training and experience in academic and clinical pediatrics, laying the groundwork for her current research and specialist roles.
Work History at Maimonides Medical Center
From 2013 to 2016, Dr. Katzow served as an Attending Physician in Pediatric Hospital Medicine at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. During her tenure, she was responsible for managing inpatient pediatric care, highlighting her capabilities in providing comprehensive medical care to hospitalized children.
Education Background
Michelle Katzow obtained her Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from Boston University School of Medicine, where she studied from 2006 to 2010. She furthered her education at the NYU School of Medicine, Sackler Institute of Graduate Biomedical Sciences, earning a Master's degree in Clinical Investigation from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology from Brown University, completed from 2001 to 2005.