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Dr. Gary Kato, MD

Dr. Gary Kato, MD

Family Medicine*

Dr. Gary Kato, MD is a family medicine physician in Renton, WA. He is affiliated with Valley Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (16 reviews)

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At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Kato specializes in the area of Family Practice. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Quiet HospitalPatients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. See hospitals
  • TrustworthyPatients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews

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Dr. Kato's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kato

4.4

16 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
0%
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3 Star
6%
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2 Star
6%
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1 Star
6%
6%

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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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AN – Jun 24, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Scott in Phoenix, AZ – Oct 16, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kent, WA – Jul 29, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Diane Krogh in Renton, WA – Apr 28, 2017
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care philosophy

MDVIP empowers physicians with advanced diagnostic tools and support that help them deliver a better healthcare experience for more than 350,000 patients nationwide. MDVIP-affiliated primary care doctors are able to practice personalized, preventive...read more

biography

Dr. Kato, Board Certified Family Medicine physician, offers a different approach to primary care. He sees fewer patients, which means more time for each one. Patients appreciate same/next-day appointments that start on time and aren't rushed; plus...read more
  • Family Medicine

  • Concierge Medicine

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  • Swedish Hospital Medical Center Seattle, Wa Family Medicine 1985-1987

    Residency Hospital
  • Swedish Hospital Medical Center Seattle, Wa 1984-1985

    Internship Hospital
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Valley Medical Center

    400 S 43rd St
    Renton, WA 98055
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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