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Dr. Tomoaki Kato, MD

Pediatric Surgery*
5.0 (4)
Map Pin Small New York, NY
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Tomoaki Kato, MD

Dr. Tomoaki Kato, MD is a Pediatric Surgery Specialist in New York, NY. They specialize in Pediatric Surgery, has 32 years of experience. They graduated from Osaka University and 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. Dr. Kato, completed a residency at Itami City Hospital, Hyogo, Japan. Patients rated Dr. Kato an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Kato works at CUIMC/Presbyterian Hospital and Vanderbilt Clinic in New York, NY with other offices in Flushing, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Liver Cancer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Kato's Office 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) 582-3422
  2. 2
    ColumbiaDoctors - 136-20 38th Avenue
    13620 38th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 582-3422
  3. 3
    ColumbiaDoctors - Midtown
    51 W 51st St Ste 380, New York, NY 10019 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 582-3422

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Liver Cancer
Biliary Atresia
Liver Biopsy
Anemia
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Ascites
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Bleeding Disorders
Cholangiocarcinoma
Coagulation Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Pleural Effusion
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Abdominal Organ Transplant
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Hepatectomy
Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplant
Liver Transplant
Abdominal Pain
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Cancer
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Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Esophageal Cancer
Factor II Deficiency
Factor V Deficiency
Factor VII Deficiency
Factor X Deficiency
Factor XII Deficiency
Factor XIII Deficiency
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Hemochromatosis
Hemophilia
Hemorrhoids
Hepatobiliary Cancer
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Leukocytopenia
Leukocytosis
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancytopenia
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Sarcoma
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Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
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
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
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
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
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 Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
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
Pancreas Transplant
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Pediatric Liver Transplants
Pediatric Transplant Surgery
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Plasmapheresis
Port Placements or Replacements
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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    Insurance Accepted

    • Aetna
    • Affinity Health Plan
    • Amerihealth
    • Amida Care
    • Anthem
    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • Connecticare
    • EmblemHealth
    • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Fidelis Care
    • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
    • Healthfirst
    • MagnaCare
    • MultiPlan
    • Oxford Health Plans
    • SelectCare
    • UnitedHealthCare
    • VNS Choice
    • Vytra Health Plans
    • WellCare

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    Ratings & Reviews

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    Specialties*
    • Pediatric Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 32 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Japanese
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1629034517
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Jackson Memorial Hospital
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Itami City Hospital, Hyogo, Japan
    Residency
    Internship
    • Osaka University Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Osaka University
    Medical Education

    Hospital Affiliations

    • NewYork-Presbyterian Komansky Children's Hospital
    • NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center
    • NewYork-Presbyterian/Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital
    • Weill Cornell Medical Center

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    Dr. Kato has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Kato has seen patients for Liver Cancer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Kato on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    4 patients have reviewed Dr. Kato. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Kato.

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