Summary

Dr. Yuko Kono is a gastroenterologist and transplant surgeon who earned her MD and PhD from Kyoto University Faculty of Medicine. With 36 years of experience in medicine, she brings extensive expertise to her practice specializing in digestive system disorders and surgical transplant procedures. Dr. Kono is fluent in both Japanese and English.

Dr. Kono practices at University of California San Diego Medical Center Hillcrest and sees patients in San Diego, California. She focuses on advanced imaging techniques including contrast-enhanced ultrasound and gastrointestinal radiology to diagnose digestive conditions. Her procedural expertise includes MRI imaging, specialized intestinal MRI scans, and abdominal MRI studies. Patients consistently rate their experience with Dr. Kono highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 36 years of experience
  • 45 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Japanese, English
  • Kyoto University Faculty Of Medicine
  • 4 specialties
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

UC San Diego Health

3855 Health Sciences Drive Moores Cancer CenterSan Diego, CA 92037
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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GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
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36 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Japanese, English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
San Diego , CASACRAMENTO , CASACRAMENTO , CALittle Rock , AR
Med School: Kyoto University Faculty Of Medicine Med School: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Med School: New York University Med School: Chamberlain University College of Nursing
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Yuko Kono

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • Brand New Day - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • CalOptima
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Community Health Group
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Empire Plan
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Magellan Health
  • Medica
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Wellcare
  • Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Medical Specialties

Yuko Kono has the following 4 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Yuko Kono has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Autoimmune Hepatitis
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Gastroenterologist
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Hepatocellular Carcinoma
  • Hepatologist
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Portal Hypertension
  • Transplant Surgeon
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

36 Years Experience

Yuko Kono 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 Kyoto University Faculty Of Medicine in 1990.

NPI Number

Yuko Kono's NPI number is 1982628665.

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Is Yuko Kono accepting new patients?
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What languages does Yuko Kono speak?
Yuko Kono speaks Japanese and English.
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Where is Yuko Kono's office located?
Yuko Kono's office is located at 3855 Health Sciences Drive Moores Cancer Center, San Diego, CA, 92037.
Does Yuko Kono accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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