Dr. Flora Katsnelson (June 27, 1974 – November 26, 2023) was a co-founder of USA Clinics Group – the parent company of USA Vein Clinics, USA Fibroid Centers, USA Vascular Centers, USA Hemorrhoid Centers, USA Prostate Centers, and USA Longevity Centers. She is a talented physician, respected executive, business owner, philanthropist, and a proud mother. Together with her husband, Dr. Yan Katsnelson, they established the Fibroid Fighters Foundation, a public welfare organization created to advance the cause of women’s health.
She was born in the former Soviet Union and lived in Ukraine, Poland, Austria, and Italy before she arrived in the United States. Shortly after her arrival, she received magna cum laude with honors from the University of Chicago. She then completed her medical education at the Sackler School of Medicine with rotations at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School in Boston, the University of Chicago Hospitals, and many 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.
Dr. Katsnelson is 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 also the recipient of many awards and was recognized in the Cambridge Who’s Who.
Additionally, 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.