Dr. Harold B. Kitaoka, MD | Rochester, MN | Orthopedic Surgery

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Dr. Harold Kitaoka is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in foot and ankle surgery. He earned his medical degree from Ohio State University College of Medicine & Public Health and has been practicing for 45 years. His extensive experience has made him a trusted specialist in treating complex foot and ankle conditions that require surgical intervention.

Dr. Kitaoka practices at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, where he is affiliated with multiple hospital campuses including Mayo Clinic Hospital Methodist Campus, Mayo Clinic Hospital Saint Marys Campus, and Mayo Eugenio Litta Children's Hospital. He focuses on helping patients overcome foot pain and heel pain, as well as joint discomfort that affects mobility. His treatment approach includes physical therapy, strength training, and manual therapy to help patients regain function and reduce pain. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.4 on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
3.4

19 Ratings
45 years of experience
Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public Health
8 written reviews
2 specialties
13 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
5 hospital affiliations
2 office locations
Male

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Very underwhelmed with the experience with Dr. Kitaoka. He was an hour late. He was very short with me when I was explaining what was going on and what I had tried. Abruptly left the appt with very little direction on what to expect and what the next steps were. Would not go back to see him.

September 14th, 2021

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Very bad & rude doctor. No time with me at all. Mix up all the information given to him. Did not want to listen to me. Rude ! No treatment plan & really no time with me at all. I am an old man & I have never ever seen anything like this doctor. I will never return to Mayo Clinic Foot & ankle department. I went to my regular M.D. & got help & treatment I need after visiting this Mayo Clinic rudest man. STAY AWAY from this M.D.

December 6th, 2019

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This is not a good doctor Very, Very ,Very bad one! Do not want to listen to you at all & do not want to spent time with you. He does not care a bit about patients & DO NOT WANT TO LISTEN to you. Waist of time & money. This is not real MAYO CLINIC doctor, real shame. I did not get nothing out of this visit, but a bill. No treatment plan, no information, no time with me, just Hi & Buy. Avoid this doctor,. I wish I did. The worst M.D. I have ever seen in my life & I am no spring chicken. I am very upset over this visit. Too bad!! Hope you will stay away form this M.D.

December 6th, 2019

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Dr. Kitaoka operated on my ankle in 1998 (ankle fusion). It was a difficult long process but I could walk again without pain. He was very professional and kind. I’m having my second fusion this year (2019) and feel very confident he will do an excellent job. Thank you Dr. Kitaoka for your great service to our community.

August 26th, 2019

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This Dr was very rude. Like another review I read he also seemed annoyed to be bothered with me. His diagnosis? He didn't know "what my problem was" Save your money and time! DON'T SEE HIM!!!

April 9th, 2014

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Don't let all the bad reviews scare you. Dr. Kitaoka is the most professional and wonderful doctor I have met. He save my foot back in 1994. To this day due to his expertise I'm walking. Thank you Dr. K.

July 3rd, 2012

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I have never been so rudely treated by a doctor as I was by Harold B. Kitaoka, M.D.. He seemed to be annoyed that I was taking his time and wasn't even civil. I will never return to the podiatry department at Mayo. The man who makes my orthotics at the shoe store was far more helpful

January 18th, 2012

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I was shocked at Dr. Kitaoka's cold manner. He actually partially turned his back to me during the appointment. He only did a cursory exam. He was rude and condescending. I'm surprised Mayo keeps this bad-attitude physician.

May 22nd, 2011

Mayo Clinic Rochester

200 1st St SwRochester, MN 55905

Tel: (507) 718-5318

Mayo Clinic

200 1st St SwRochester, MN 55905

Tel: (507) 284-2511

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Dr. Harold B Kitaoka, MD	Dr. Andras Heijink	Dr. Sherwin Goldman	Dr. Mason Edward Uvodich
Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Sports Medicine
Accepts New Patients			Accepts New Patients
3.4 (19 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
45 Years of Experience	25 Years of Experience	61 Years of Experience	7 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Rochester , MN	Rochester , MN	ROCHESTER , MN	New York , NY
Med School: Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public Health	Med School: Universiteit Antwerpen Faculteit Geneeskunde En Gezondheidswetenschappen	Med School: University Of Miami Leonard M Miller School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Kansas School Of Medicine
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Accepts Medicare
Accepts Medicaid

Ankle Injuries
Arthritis
Bone Transplantation
Broken Bones (Bone Fractures)
Foot & Ankle Surgery
Foot Deformities
Foot Diseases
Hip Osteoarthritis
Joint Surgery (Arthroplasty)
Knee Osteoarthritis
Osteotomy
Pain
Rheumatoid Arthritis

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Minnesota, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public HealthGraduated in 1981

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Which hospitals is Dr. Harold Kitaoka affiliated with?: Dr. Harold Kitaoka is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital Methodist Campus, Mayo Clinic Hospital Saint Marys Campus, Mayo Clinic Health Systems Austin, Olmsted Medical Center, and Mayo Eugenio Litta Childrens Hospital.
Where is Dr. Harold Kitaoka's office located?: Dr. Harold Kitaoka's office is located at 200 1st St Sw, Rochester, MN, 55905.
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