Summary

Dr. Kohtaro Ooka is a gastroenterologist who focuses on digestive health and disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. He earned his medical degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and completed his residency training at Yale New Haven Hospital. Dr. Ooka further specialized through fellowships at both New York University Medical Center and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, providing him with comprehensive training in gastroenterology. He is fluent in English.

Dr. Ooka practices at multiple locations throughout the Bronx, including New York GI Center, Montefiore at Waters Place, and Montefiore Weiler Hospital. His clinical expertise includes treating colon polyps, hemorrhoids, and diverticular disease. He performs essential diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as colonoscopy and both upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy to help diagnose and treat digestive conditions.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 32 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • New York University Medical Center
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Kohtaro Ooka has 3 locations

New York GI Center, LLC

1200 Waters Pl Ste M117Bronx, NY 10461

Montefiore Weiler Hospital

1825 Eastchester RdBronx, NY 10461

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GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
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3.8 
23 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience 20 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Bronx , NYFresh Meadows , NYNew York , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai (Medical Education) Med School: Ross University School of Medicine Med School: The Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Kohtaro Ooka

  • 1199SEIU
  • 1199SEIU - HMO
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - IPA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - HMO
  • Elderplan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • EmblemHealth
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - HMO
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - HMO
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • MetroPlus Health Plan - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC - IPA
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford

Medical Specialties

Dr. Kohtaro Ooka has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Kohtaro Ooka has the following area of expertise

  • Internal Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

New York University Medical Center
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Residency

Yale New Haven Hospital

Medical School

Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai (Medical Education)

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Dr. Kohtaro Ooka's office is located at 1200 Waters Pl Ste M117, Bronx, NY, 10461.
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What languages does Dr. Kohtaro Ooka speak?
Dr. Kohtaro Ooka speaks English.

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