Steven J. Katz

Steven J. Katz, MD, MPH, is a Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School and Professor of Health Management and Policy at the School of Public Health. He holds dual appointments at the Rogel Cancer Center and Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, focusing on translating precision oncology advances into clinical practice through patient-clinician decision-making research.

His research centers on cancer treatment decision dynamics, genetic risk evaluation implementation, and communication processes between patients and clinicians. He investigates how precision oncology advances impact patient outcomes and develops interventions to optimize decision-making frameworks in cancer care, with recent emphasis on family genetic testing pathways and survivorship care integration.

Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal a concentrated focus on genetic testing implementation for breast cancer patients, examining cascade testing protocols, family communication barriers, and health disparities in genetic service utilization. His work employs population-based studies and clinical trials to address systemic gaps in precision oncology adoption across diverse healthcare settings.

No scientific awards were explicitly mentioned in the source material.

While available for mentoring, no specific advisees or grant awards were documented. His leadership of the Cancer Surveillance and Outcomes Research Team (CanSORT) indicates active grant-supported research in health services and implementation science.

He directs the Cancer Surveillance and Outcomes Research Team (CanSORT.org), which conducts pace-setting research on cancer care communication, decision quality, and survivorship support systems. The team operates within Michigan Medicine's infrastructure to develop evidence-based interventions that enhance patient experiences throughout the cancer care continuum.