Chana Katan
American-born Israeli physician and author (b.1958)
About Chana Katan
Born 1958. Chana Katan is an Israeli and American gynecologist, sexologist, writer, university teacher, consultant and adviser.
Chana Katan (; born 9 September 1958) is an American-born Israeli gynecologist, teacher, author, and public figure.
Biography Katan established and directed the IVF unit at Laniado Hospital (Netanya, Israel). She founded the wellness center for women in Kiryat Sefer, and the sexology clinic at the Shaare Zedek Medical Center. Since 2012, she has written a regular column in the weekly magazine "B'Sheva" on the topics of Medical Ethics, Family and Judaism. She is married to Yoel Katan and they have 13 children.
Selected works Chayei Isha – 2013 Chayei Mishpacha – 2014 Beyachad – 2016
Awards "Woman of the Year" – Emunah – 2011 "Katz Prize" – 2015
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Chana Katan's
Frequently asked questions
Who is Chana Katan?
American-born Israeli physician and author (b.1958)
When was Chana Katan born?
Chana Katan was born on 9 September 1958 in Manhattan.
What is Chana Katan's occupation?
Chana Katan is a gynecologist, sexologist, writer, university teacher, consultant and adviser.
What nationality is Chana Katan?
Chana Katan is Israeli and American.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Chana Katan. https://biography.guide/chana-katan/
MLA: "Chana Katan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/chana-katan/.
Chicago: "Chana Katan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/chana-katan/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:17 UTC