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Dr. Tomoaki Kato, MD

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Dr. Tomoaki Kato, MD
5.0 (4 Ratings)

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Dr. Tomoaki Kato, MD is a General Surgeon in New York, NY.
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Dr. Tomoaki Kato, MD

General Surgery*
New York, NY
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Tomoaki Kato, MD is a General Surgeon in New York, NY.

About

Dr. Kato graduated from Osaka University in 1992 and completed a residency at Itami City Hospital, Hyogo, Japan.Dr. Tomoaki Kato, MD is a General Surgeon in New York, NY and has 32 years experience. Dr. Kato currently practices at CUIMC/Presbyterian Hospital and Vanderbilt Clinic and are affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Komansky Children's Hospital, Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, Newyork-Presbyterian/Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital and Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Kato has experience treating conditions like Liver Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kato received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Kato's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kato also speaks Japanese. Dr. Kato accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Liver Cancer
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Liver Transplant
Liver Cancer
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Liver Cancer
Liver Biopsy
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Ascites
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Cholangiocarcinoma
Esophageal Varices
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Pleural Effusion
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Abdominal Organ Transplant
Gallbladder Removal
Hepatectomy
Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplant
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Cancer
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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Esophageal Cancer
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Hepatobiliary Cancer
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Atresia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Sarcoma
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Secondary Biliary Cholangitis
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Visceral Ischemic Syndrome
Abdominoplasty
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Atherectomy
Bile Duct Procedure
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Cancer Surgery
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Colostomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision
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Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hepatobiliary Surgery
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Nephrectomy
Nephrectomy with Robotic Assist
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Organ Transplant
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Pediatric Liver Transplants
Pediatric Transplant Surgery
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Renal Transplant
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Small Bowel Resection
Small Bowel Surgery
Sphincterotomy
Spleen Transplant
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Total Splenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Tracheal Surgery
Transplant Surgery
Varicose Vein Procedure
Venous Thrombectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 CUIMC/Presbyterian Hospital and Vanderbilt Clinic
    622 W 168th St Fl 14, New York, NY 10032
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 305-0914
  2. 2 ColumbiaDoctors - 136-20 38th Avenue
    13620 38th Ave Ste 8E, Flushing, NY 11354
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  3. 3 ColumbiaDoctors - Midtown
    51 W 51st St Ste 380, New York, NY 10019
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  4. 4 CUIMC/NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital
    3959 Broadway Fl 7, New York, NY 10032
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Dec 01, 2021
Our whole family is very grateful for Dr Kato because he saved my dad life and my dad operation was very successful in April of 2018.
Zi — Dec 01, 2021
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Japanese
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Transplant Surgery
Pediatric Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Osaka University
    1992
Medical Education

Internship

Internship
  • Osaka University Hospital
    1992
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Itami City Hospital, Hyogo, Japan
    1994
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Jackson Memorial Hospital
    1997
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Tomoaki Kato, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kato's profile.

Dr. Tomoaki Kato, MD is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Komansky Children's Hospital, Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, Newyork-Presbyterian/Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital and Weill Cornell Medical Center.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Newyork-Presbyterian Komansky Children's Hospital

    525 E 68th St, New York, NY

  • Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center

    622 W 168th St, New York, NY

  • Newyork-Presbyterian/Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital

    3959 Broadway, New York, NY

  • Weill Cornell Medical Center

    525 E 68th St, New York, NY