Kento Sonoda
1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, 
St. Louis, MO 

Overview

Dr. Kento Sonoda is a family medicine physician with expertise in HIV and addiction medicine for patients of all ages. His services include primary care; preventive care; mental health; women's health; substance use disorder; HIV; pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) medications to prevent HIV infection; sexually transmitted diseases (STDs); hepatitis; and support for family members affected by substance use disorder. Dr. Sonoda fosters a patient-centered approach that reflects his patients' values, while promoting healthy behaviors, preventing illness, and developing individualized care plans using the latest evidence-based medicine and recommendations. He is also interested in medical education, harm reduction, and the stigma around addiction. Dr. Sonoda is an assistant professor with the Department of Family Medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is also a member of the St. Louis Academy of Family Physicians; Missouri Academy of Family Physicians; and Saint Louis Japanese Association.

His clinical expertise encompasses Opioid Use Disorder and Hepatitis C.

Dr. Sonoda is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine , American Board Of Preventive Medicine/Addiction Medicine , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , Missouri State Board Of Registration, Drug Enforcement Administration , and American Academy Of HIV Medicine . He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 36 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Sonoda is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Addiction Medicine
Hospital Medicine

Licenses

Family Medicine in PA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Family Medicine
American Board Of Preventive Medicine/Addiction Medicine
Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs
Missouri State Board Of Registration
Drug Enforcement Administration
American Academy Of HIV Medicine

Fellowships

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Hospital Affiliations

Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Japanese

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Celtic
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Dean Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Essence Healthcare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Home State Health
  • EPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Magnolia Health
  • HMO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

SLUCare Physician Group
1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, St. Louis, MO 63104

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Sonoda has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Hepatitis C

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kento Sonoda

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kento Sonoda?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Kento Sonoda by calling their office at 314-617-2510. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Kento Sonoda a top-rated expert for Opioid Use Disorder?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kento Sonoda is classified as an Experienced expert for Opioid Use Disorder, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Kento Sonoda specialize in?

While Dr. Kento Sonoda is a Addiction Medicine, they have specific expertise in Opioid Use Disorder, Hepatitis C. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Addiction Medicine.

Does Dr. Kento Sonoda participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Kento Sonoda has published 36 articles and abstracts on conditions like Opioid Use Disorder. You can view a list of Dr. Kento Sonoda's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Kento Sonoda accept my insurance?

Dr. Kento Sonoda accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-617-2510 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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