Summary

Dr. Kyoko Sakamoto specializes in urology with a focus on oncology, bringing over three decades of medical expertise to her practice. She earned her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Loyola University Medical Center. With 33 years of experience treating complex urological conditions, Dr. Sakamoto has developed particular expertise in cancer care. She is fluent in both Japanese and English, allowing her to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Sakamoto practices at UC San Diego Health in San Diego, California, and maintains an affiliation with the Jennifer Moreno Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. She specializes in treating kidney stones and prostate cancer, with advanced training in robotic prostatectomy procedures. Her approach to care incorporates physical therapy, strength training, and manual therapy techniques to support patient recovery and overall wellness. Patients consistently rate Dr. Sakamoto highly for her care, giving her an average rating of 5.0.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 33 years of experience
  • 20 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Japanese, English
  • Loyola University Medical Center
  • 3 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

UC San Diego Health

3855 Health Sciences Drive Moores Cancer CenterSan Diego, CA 92037
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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UrologyNurse PractitionerNurse PractitionerNurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
33 Years of Experience
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Speaks Japanese, English
San Diego , CASan Diego , CASan Diego , CASan Diego , CA
Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Kyoko Sakamoto

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • Transamerica
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Kyoko Sakamoto has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Kyoko Sakamoto has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Bladder Issues
  • Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
  • Kidney Stones
  • Oncologist
  • Overactive Urinary Bladder
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Prostatitis
  • Urologic Emergencies
  • Urologist

Certifications, License, & Education

33 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Loyola University Medical Center

Medical School

Tulane University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1993

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What languages does Dr. Kyoko Sakamoto speak?
Dr. Kyoko Sakamoto speaks Japanese and English.
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Dr. Kyoko Sakamoto is affiliated with Jennifer Moreno Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

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