Summary

Dr. Kohta Saito, Assistant Professor of Medicine, received his M.D. from Harvard Medical School before going on to complete an Internal Medicine-Pediatrics combined residency program at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai. He concurrently completed a Masters of Public Health along the Global Health Track, and was Chief Resident of Internal Medicine-Pediatrics in his final year. He then went on to complete a fellowship in adult Infectious Diseases at Weill Cornell Medicine. He is currently working at WCM in both inpatient and outpatient infectious diseases capacities. When not providing clinical services, his research interests lie in better understanding Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the causative agent of tuberculosis. He studies different states of the bacterium that allow it to tolerate current antimicrobials, and aims to find new treatment options for tuberculosis.

Office Location

Weill Cornell Medicine - Infectious Diseases

1315 York Avenue MezzanineNew York, NY 10021
Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 17 years of experience
  • 9 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Harvard Medical School
  • 3 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Kohta Saito

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - NYP
  • Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield Healthplus
  • GHI
  • Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP)
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • United Healthcare
  • VNSNY CHOICE

Medical Specialties

Dr. Kohta Saito has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Kohta Saito has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Infectious Disease Specialist
  • Internal Medicine/pediatrics

Certifications, License, & Education

17 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Harvard Medical SchoolGraduated in 2009

Other Providers at NewYork-Presbyterian

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Kohta Saito accepting new patients?
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What languages does Dr. Kohta Saito speak?
Dr. Kohta Saito speaks English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Kohta Saito affiliated with?
Dr. Kohta Saito is affiliated with Newyork Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
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