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Dr. Shumei Kato, MD

Dr. Shumei Kato, MD

Medical Oncology*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Shumei Kato, MD is a medical oncologist in La Jolla, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Nippon Medical School in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center and Eisenhower Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.5 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 2.5 Star Rating (8 reviews)

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3855 Health Sciences Dr La Jolla, CA 92093
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Dr. Kato's Reviews

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2.5
8 ratings, 7 with a written review
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Really cares about his patients.
What went well
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Mar 20, 2019
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We had a very good experience at our visit with Dr. Kato. He was very thorough and specific with his questions. He made sure we understood everything and he explained all the reasons why he was doing the testing he was doing. Appointment ran on time which was very nice. He made sure that we knew he was very available through email..5 star...
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Mar 15, 2019
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I have been seeing Dr. Kato for 2.5 years with stage 4 stomach cancer. My most recent scan compared to previous one showed the cancer to be gone. Right now I feel fantastic, gaining weight and appetite getting better. Dr. Kato saved my life, I think that's deserving of 5 stars and way more! His staff is incredible! Same for Moore's Cancer Center and Thornton Hospital.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Phil – Feb 27, 2019
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He is a disgrace to his cancer feild, does not deserve to have cancer patients. He does not know anything about cancer, he is more like the students who repeat whats in a book than having any knowledge outside the book.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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San diego – Mar 21, 2018
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Never relay on him. Lacks knowledge and experience. Doesn’t communicate well, you have to answer him questions over and over so you can get a clear answer. Doesn’t explain treatment thoroughly nor does he explain the complactions accurately either. You are basically just a medical trail to him to learn from.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Feb 28, 2018
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If I could give a zero I would. I wouldn’t even call it poor bedside manner; absolutely no care or trouble shooting or anything even remotely close to “health care”, cared nothing to try to improve my husband’s condition. Does not belong in cancer care.Did not display a wealth of knowledge or expertise.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Lake Forest, CA – Nov 28, 2017
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Never rely on him. I had symptoms of spinal cord compression ("emergency" to be treated immediately and the law bans to leave patients untreated in emergency) but he forced me to contact my family in order to ask them to take me out of the hospital. At that time I was already unable to walk due to the compression and deadly pain. However, he showed no mercy and took me to PC by wheelchair, and forced me to send emails. I could not finish it due to the pain. The negligence left me paraplegia etc.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Montreal, QC – Oct 26, 2017
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Shumei Kato, MD, is a board-certified medical oncologist who specializes in treating rare cancers and gastrointestinal tumors. He uses numerous forms of therapy such as chemotherapy, biological therapy, immunotherapy and targeted therapy to offer...read more

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  • Nippon Medical School

    Medical School, 2005
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Medical Oncology
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Practice

UCSD Heath Care3855 Health Sciences Dr La Jolla, CA 92093
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Eisenhower Health39000 Bob Hope Dr Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
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Practice

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center1515 Holcombe Blvd Houston, TX 77030
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    • Wed: 7:00am - 4:00pm
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    • Fri: 7:00am - 1:00pm
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