About Dr. Katz
Board-certified in orthopedics and fellowship trained in joint replacement surgery, including hip and knee replacements. His practice accepts all areas of orthopedic need, with special interest in joint disorders and replacement, including patella femoral replacements for relief of kneecap pain caused by arthritis and wear.
Dr. Richard L. Katz has been practicing orthopedic surgery in the Capital District since 1991. A native of Montreal, Quebec, Dr. Katz received his undergraduate degree from Vanier College and attended medical school at McGill University, followed by an internship at the Jewish General Hospital. After doing a residency at the Montreal General Hospital in orthopedic surgery, Dr. Katz did a fellowship in London Ontario specializing in both primary and revision hip and knee replacement surgery.
Dr. Katz is trained in robotic surgery for knee replacement and uses a new innovative, less invasive approach to hip replacement surgery called the superior approach.
He is a member of the American Association of Hip & Knee Surgeons, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and sits on the Board of the New York State Society of Orthopedic Surgeons. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Executive Woods Ambulatory Surgery Center.
Dr. Katz works out of the Albany, Latham and Clifton Park offices and performs outpatient surgery at two of OrthoNY’s ambulatory surgery centers.
Experience & Resources
Education
College
Vanier College
Medical School
McGill University, Montreal
Internship
Jewish General Hospital
Fellowship
Fellowship in Total Joint Anthroplasty at University Hospital in London, Ontario
Residency
McGill University, Montreal
Board Certifications
- Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS)
Patient Resources
Affiliations
- Everett Road Ambulatory Surgery Center
- Executive Woods Ambulatory Surgery Center
- St. Peter’s Hospital
- Samaritan Hospital
Dr. Katz’s Reviews
Knowledge, experience, prior treatment, and pre surgical preparation involving anesthesia, nursing, and PT
Patient
March 27th 2026
Patient
March 27th 2026
Doctor Katz is wonderful. He takes time answering questions. And is skilled at his craft. My knee feels great. 2 months post op. I had a smooth experience at St. Peters surgery …
Ms. Stockman
March 26th 2026
Ms. Stockman
March 26th 2026
Dr. KATZ and his team are wonderful. Everyone is friendly, caring,knowledgeable and skilled in what they do. I would highly recommend.
Cindy Mackesey
March 26th 2026
Cindy Mackesey
March 26th 2026
In 2012 I had a complete knee replacement, left side. 3 years later a part wore out and it was repaired. 10 years after that repair, a piece malfunctioned and I had …
Catherine Bywaters
March 25th 2026
Catherine Bywaters
March 25th 2026
Dr Katz preformed my hip replacement surgery back 2019 and the experience was very positive. He answered all questions that I had and put my mind at ease. Recently I saw him …
Sherri Hull-Lillis
March 25th 2026
Sherri Hull-Lillis
March 25th 2026
Excellent staff. After X-rays and options discussed with the Doctor I felt confident to decide to go ahead with surgery because my condition had worsened and was only going to get worse …
Gail Battista
March 24th 2026
Gail Battista
March 24th 2026
So far since the surgery I have not experienced any of the pain that I previously had prior to surgery. I do have some swelling. I think by elevating and frequent icing …
Susan
March 15th 2026
Susan
March 15th 2026
Surprised by diagnosis but experiencing no pain at this time after cortisone injection.
Beth Hamilton
March 13th 2026
Beth Hamilton
March 13th 2026
dr. Katz was incredible he listened intently and offered a diagnosis I followed up today with a courtizone injection so far all is good.Iwant to thank everyone at ortho for a excellant …
Wendy Vandyke
March 4th 2026
Wendy Vandyke
March 4th 2026
Got in with ease,everyone was pleasant, doctor Katz is very good.
Claudette Morro
March 4th 2026
Claudette Morro
March 4th 2026