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Summary
Dr. Shumei Kato treats gastrointestinal malignancies, rare tumors, and patients seeking precision medicine and personalized therapy, and performs intravenous chemotherapy. He has practiced oncology for 21 years and earned his medical degree from Nippon Medical School. Dr. Kato sees patients in San Diego, California, and speaks English and Japanese.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 21 years of experience
- 40 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Japanese
- Nippon Medical School
- 2 specialties
- 3 areas of expertise
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
UC San Diego Health
3855 Health Sciences Drive Moores Cancer CenterSan Diego, CA 92037 Tel: (858) 822-2372
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Oncology | Oncology | Oncology | Hematology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 21 Years of Experience | 43 Years of Experience | 19 Years of Experience | 25 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Japanese | Speaks English | Speaks English | |
| San Diego , CA | San Clemente , CA | San Diego , CA | La Jolla , CA |
| Med School: Nippon Medical School | Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons | Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College | Med School: Hokkaido University School Of Medicine |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Shumei Kato
Medical Specialties
Shumei Kato has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Shumei Kato has the following 3 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
21 Years Experience
Shumei Kato 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 Nippon Medical School in 2005.
NPI Number
Shumei Kato's NPI number is 1609025865.
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- Where is Shumei Kato's office located?
- Shumei Kato's office is located at 3855 Health Sciences Drive Moores Cancer Center, San Diego, CA, 92037.
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