About Dr. Flora Katsnelson
Organization Founder of USA Vein Clinics, USA Vascular Centers, USA Fibroid Centers, USA Hemorrhoid Centers, USA Prostate Centers, USA Longevity Centers and USA Oncology Centers
Biography
Dr. Flora Katsnelson (June 27, 1974 – November 26, 2023) was a co-founder of USA Clinics Group, the parent company of USA Fibroid Centers, USA Vein Clinics, USA Vascular Centers, USA Hemorrhoid Centers, USA Prostate Centers, and USA Longevity Centers. She was a talented physician, respected executive, experienced business owner, charitable philanthropist, and proud mother. Dr. Katsnelson recognized an extraordinary need for convenient and affordable outpatient medical services. Her experience allowed her to understand what other healthcare organizations were lacking and provide unparalleled empathetic care to patients in need.
Background and Experience
Dr. Katsnelson was born in the former Soviet Union and lived in Ukraine, Poland, Austria, and Italy before she chose to establish in the United States. Shortly after her arrival, she attended the University of Chicago and received magna cum laude with honors at her graduation. She then completed her medical education at the top-rated Sackler School of Medicine with rotations at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School in Boston, University of Chicago Hospitals, as well as countless hospitals in Israel. She finished her residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Chicago. Dr. Katsnelson also founded Northwest Health Institute, which was dedicated to providing high-quality, efficient, and personalized primary care services.
Philanthropy and Accolades
Dr. Katsnelson was a member of the international board of the Save A Child’s Heart Foundation and a president of its Chicago chapter. Other memberships included the American Medical Association, American College of Physicians, American Vein and Lymphatic Society (formerly the American College of Phlebology), and other highly regarded medical societies and organizations. She was the recipient of many awards and was recognized in the Cambridge Who’s Who.
Dr. Katsnelson participated in research projects in various medical fields including endocrinology, gastroenterology, and cardiovascular medicine. She also authored and co-authored medical and scientific publications and was directly involved in educating and training medical students and residents. Dr. Katsnelson’s knowledge, expertise, and patient care made her a leader in the healthcare industry.
The Flora Katsnelson Award for Excellence was established in 2024 to honor her legacy of being a visionary leader dedicated to improving the health and well-being of individuals and communities. This prestigious award recognizes individuals or organizations demonstrating exceptional leadership and commitment to advancing health equity, improving access to care, and inspiring individuals to take charge of their well-being.