Summary

Dr. Katsuto Shinohara is a urologist who specializes in treating conditions affecting the male reproductive and urinary systems. He earned his medical degree from Yokohama City University School of Medicine in Japan and brings 47 years of clinical experience to his practice. Dr. Shinohara is fluent in both English and Japanese, enabling him to serve patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Shinohara practices at the University of California San Francisco Medical Center at Mount Zion in San Francisco, California. His expertise focuses on prostate cancer care, including both newly diagnosed and recurrent cases, as well as advanced or metastatic disease. He performs prostate biopsies and prostate-specific antigen testing to help diagnose and monitor prostate conditions. Patients rate Dr. Shinohara 4.7 out of 5 stars for his care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 47 years of experience
  • 51 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Japanese
  • Yokohama City Univ. School of Medicine Japan
  • 19 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

Urologic Surgical Oncology Clinic

1825 4th St # 6San Francisco, CA 94143

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UrologyUrologyUrologyUrology
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4.7 
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47 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Japanese Speaks English, Spanish
San Francisco , CAPalo Alto , CAPleasanton , CAPalo Alto , CA
Med School: Yokohama City Univ. School of Medicine Japan Med School: Harvard Medical School Med School: Baylor College Of Medicine Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Katsuto Shinohara

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alameda Alliance for Health
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Aspire Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • CareSource
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Chinese Community Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Empire Plan
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Mateo
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicaid
  • Hometown Health
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California
  • Regence BlueShield
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sutter Health Plus
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN) - HMO
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Western Health Advantage
  • Western Health Advantage - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Katsuto Shinohara has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Katsuto Shinohara has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Bladder Issues
  • Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
  • High-Intensity Focused Transrectal Ultrasound
  • Kidney Stones
  • Overactive Urinary Bladder
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Prostate Surgery (Prostatectomy)
  • Prostatitis
  • Urologic Cancer
  • Urologic Emergencies

Certifications, License, & Education

47 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Yokohama City Univ. School of Medicine JapanGraduated in 1979

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Katsuto Shinohara accept my insurance?
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What languages does Dr. Katsuto Shinohara speak?
Dr. Katsuto Shinohara speaks English and Japanese.
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Where is Dr. Katsuto Shinohara's office located?
Dr. Katsuto Shinohara's office is located at 1825 4th St # 6, San Francisco, CA, 94143.
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