Dr. Bryson William Katona, MD, PhD
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Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Blue Cross Blue Shield, Original Medicare, Centene Corporation, Aetna, Cigna · See all
Medical school listed
Medical school listed as Washington University School of Medicine · See training
Board certification listed
Gastroenterology · See credentials
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Specialty
Gastroenterologist
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder.
Treatments & procedures
- Cancer genetics
- Hereditary gastrointestinal cancer and polyposis syndromes
- Colonoscopy
- Gastrointestinal cancer risk evaluation
- Genetic counseling
Credentials & Training
Education and training
- University of PennsylvaniaUndergraduate · Chemistry · BA · Completed 2002
- Washington University School of MedicineMedical school · MD
- University of PennsylvaniaGraduate school · Chemistry · MS · Completed 2002
- Washington University in St. Louis School of MedicineGraduate school · Biochemistry · PhD · Completed 2009
- University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency
- University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship
Board certifications
- GastroenterologyCertification · Certified 2014
Awards and honors
- Top DocsPhiladelphia magazine
Recognized annually in Philadelphia magazine's Top Docs issue from 2023 through 2025
About
Dr. Bryson William Katona is a gastroenterologist at Penn Medicine in Philadelphia who focuses on gastrointestinal cancer genetics and hereditary gastrointestinal cancer predisposition syndromes. He serves as Associate Professor of Medicine and Genetics at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine and directs the Gastrointestinal Cancer Genetics Program and the Gastrointestinal Cancer Risk Evaluation Program. His training includes an MD from Washington University School of Medicine, a PhD in biochemistry from Washington University in St. Louis, and residency and fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania Health System. He is also recognized annually in Philadelphia magazine's Top Docs issue from 2023 through 2025.
- Languages spoken
- English
- NPI
- 1841434339
- Primary taxonomy
- 207RG0100X
Frequently asked questions
What does Dr. Bryson William Katona specialize in?
He is a gastroenterologist with a focus on gastrointestinal cancer genetics and hereditary gastrointestinal cancer predisposition syndromes.
What conditions or services are listed for Dr. Katona?
Listed services include cancer genetics, hereditary gastrointestinal cancer and polyposis syndromes, colonoscopy, gastrointestinal cancer risk evaluation, and genetic counseling.
Where does Dr. Katona practice?
He practices in Philadelphia, PA, at 3400 Civic Center Blvd, Pcam 4 South.
What training and recognition are listed for Dr. Katona?
He earned an MD from Washington University School of Medicine and a PhD in biochemistry from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, and he was recognized in Philadelphia magazine's Top Docs issue from 2023 through 2025.