Summary

Dr. Naruhito Watanabe is a thoracic surgeon who specializes in surgery with a focus on pediatric cardiac care. He earned his medical degree from Gifu University School of Medicine and has been practicing for 27 years. His extensive experience has established him as a skilled surgeon in the field of thoracic surgery.

Dr. Watanabe practices at Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford and maintains additional locations in Palo Alto and Sacramento, California. He specializes in treating congenital heart disease and heart valve disease in young patients. His surgical expertise includes heart defect repair and open heart defect surgery. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.0 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • 3
  • 27 years of experience
  • 26 insurance plans accepted
  • Gifu University School Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Naruhito Watanabe has 4 locations

Lucile Salter Packard Childrens Hospital At Stanford

725 Welch RdPalo Alto, CA 94304

University Of California Davis Childrens Hospital

2315 Stockton BlvdSacramento, CA 95817

Ose Adams Medical Pavilion

2825 Capitol AveSacramento, CA 95816

Mercy General Hospital

4001 J StSacramento, CA 95819

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Dr. Naruhito Watanabe, MDDr. Mark Berry, MDDr. Natalie Lui, MDDr. Joseph Shrager, MD
Thoracic SurgeryThoracic SurgeryThoracic SurgeryThoracic Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.2 
27 Years of Experience 27 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience 38 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Palo Alto , CASan Jose , CAStanford , CASan Jose , CA
Med School: Gifu University School Of Medicine Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania Med School: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: Harvard Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Naruhito Watanabe

  • Aetna
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan - Medicare
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Moda Health
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California
  • Sutter Health Plus
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Western Health Advantage - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Naruhito Watanabe has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Naruhito Watanabe has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Congenital Cardiac Surgery (thoracic)
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

27 Years Experience

Dr. Naruhito Watanabe holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Gifu University School Of Medicine in 1999.

NPI Number

Dr. Watanabe's NPI number is 1780911032.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Naruhito Watanabe accepting new patients?
Dr. Naruhito Watanabe has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Naruhito Watanabe?
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Where is Dr. Naruhito Watanabe's office located?
Dr. Naruhito Watanabe's office is located at 725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA, 94304.
Does Dr. Naruhito Watanabe accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Naruhito Watanabe has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dr. Naruhito Watanabe accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Naruhito Watanabe accepts on their Vitals profile.

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