Overview
Shumei Kato is an Oncologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kato is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rosai-Dorfman Disease, Histiocytosis, Reticulohistiocytoma, Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis, and Tissue Biopsy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 171 peer reviewed articles and participating in 7 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
3855 Health Sciences Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093
210 Ashville Ave # 408, Cary, NC 27518
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.
7 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shumei Kato
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shumei Kato?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shumei Kato by calling their office at 858-822-2372. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Shumei Kato a top-rated expert for Rosai-Dorfman Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shumei Kato is classified as an Advanced expert for Rosai-Dorfman Disease, 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. Shumei Kato specialize in?
While Dr. Shumei Kato is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Rosai-Dorfman Disease, Histiocytosis, and Reticulohistiocytoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Shumei Kato participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Shumei Kato has published 171 articles and abstracts on conditions like Rosai-Dorfman Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Shumei Kato's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Shumei Kato accept my insurance?
Dr. Shumei Kato accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 858-822-2372 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
- HistiocytosisDr. Kato isAdvanced. Learn about Histiocytosis.
- Multicentric Reticulohistiocytosis
- Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis
- ReticulohistiocytomaDr. Kato isAdvanced. Learn about Reticulohistiocytoma.
- Rosai-Dorfman DiseaseDr. Kato isAdvanced. Learn about Rosai-Dorfman Disease.
- Experienced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Castleman DiseaseDr. Kato isExperienced. Learn about Castleman Disease.
- Gallbladder AdenocarcinomaDr. Kato isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma.
- Multicentric Castleman Disease (MCD)
- POEMS SyndromeDr. Kato isExperienced. Learn about POEMS Syndrome.
- Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)Dr. Kato isExperienced. Learn about Venous Thromboembolism (VTE).