Summary

Dr. Akemi Kawaguchi is a surgeon who earned her medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. She completed her residency training at Massachusetts General Hospital, bringing 27 years of surgical experience to her practice. Dr. Kawaguchi is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Kawaguchi practices at multiple locations throughout Houston and Katy, Texas, including UT Physicians General Surgery Texas Medical Center and Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center. She specializes in treating conditions such as second-degree burns and feeding disorders in infants. Her surgical expertise includes performing sedation procedures and coordinating pathology tests when needed. Patients consistently rate Dr. Kawaguchi highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 27 years of experience
  • 20 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
  • 1 specialty
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Akemi Loraine Kawaguchi has 3 locations

Ut Physicians General Surgery Texas Medical Center

6410 Fannin St Ste 950Houston, TX 77030
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Houston , TXSugar Land , TXHouston , TXHouston , TX
Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla Med School: Texas A&M University System Health Science Center College Of Medicine Med School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey Med School: Emory University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Akemi Loraine Kawaguchi

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • AmeriGroup
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Choice
  • Community Health Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Driscoll Health Plan
  • Driscoll Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthSmart
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Texas Children's Health Plan
  • Texas Children's Health Plan - CHIP
  • Texas Children's Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN) - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Akemi Loraine Kawaguchi has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Akemi Loraine Kawaguchi has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • General Surgery
  • Pediatric Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

27 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Massachusetts General Hospital

Medical School

David Geffen School Of Medicine At UclaGraduated in 1999

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Dr. Akemi Kawaguchi speaks English and Spanish.
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