
Overview
Tomoaki Kato, MD, is a noted pioneer in multiple-organ transplantation, pediatric and adult liver transplantation. Dr. Kato is Vice Chair for Transplantation at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center and is a professor of surgery at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.Dr. Kato is known for unique and innovative surgeries for adults and children, including a six-organ transplant; a procedure called APOLT (auxiliary partial orthotopic liver transplantation) that resuscitates a failing liver by attaching a partial donor liver, making immunosuppressant drugs unnecessary and the first successful human partial bladder transplantation involving the transplant of two kidneys together with ureters connected to a patch of the donor bladder. In a highly publicized case, he led the first reported removal and re-implantation, or auto-transplantation, of six organs to excise a hard-to-reach abdominal tumor.Previously the director of pediatric liver and gastrointestinal transplant and professor of clinical surgery at the University of Miami School of Medicine, Dr. Kato received his medical degree from the Osaka University Medical School in Japan and received his residency training in surgery at Osaka University Hospital and Itami City Hospital in Hyogo, Japan. He completed a clinical fellowship in transplantation at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, in Miami, Florida, where he was subsequently appointed to the surgical faculty in 1997, and promoted to full professor in 2007. He served as a surgeon and senior leader of the liver and transplantation center at Miami's Jackson Memorial Hospital, beginning in 1997, and at University of Miami Hospital (previously Cedars Medical Center), beginning in 2004. Dr. Kato is a member of numerous professional and honorary organizations, and the author or co-author of more than 180 scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals.ResourcesFor more information, visit the Center for Liver Disease and TransplantationIf you need assistance in Chinese (Mandarin & Cantonese), please call 646-317-6325 or, visit the Columbia Liver Asian Outreach Office (English | Mandarin.
Dr. Kato is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Cancer, Liver Failure, Liver Transplant, and Hepatectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 95 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Kato is currently accepting new patients.
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622 West 168th Street, Floor 14, New York, NY 10032
136-20 38th Avenue, Suite 8E, Flushing, NY 11354
3959 Broadway, Floor 7, New York, NY 10032
51 West 51st Street, Suite 380, New York, NY 10019
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Dr. Kato 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.
Clinical Research
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CUIMC/Presbyterian Hospital And Vanderbilt Clinic
Jean Emond is a General Surgeon and a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Emond is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Cancer, Liver Failure, Pancreatic Cancer, Liver Transplant, and Hepatectomy. Dr. Emond is board certified in Surgery. Dr. Emond is currently accepting new patients.
Midtown Dermatology Services PC
Dr Karim is a Transplant Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Karim is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Cancer, Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Liver Transplant, and Hepatectomy.
Northwell Health Physician Partners Sandra Atlas Bass Center For Liver Diseases
Dr. Sanjaya K. Satapathy is the medical director of the Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation at the Northwell Transplant Institute, program director of Northwell's Transplant Hepatology Fellowship, and professor of medicine at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.His path to medicine began in India, where he was inspired by his father an engineer with a passion for homeopathy to pursue a career in healthcare. He earned his medical degree from Veer Surendra Sai Medical College, followed by fellowship training in gastroenterology and hepatology in the early 2000s. During that time, he witnessed the profound need for liver transplantation in India, where access remained scarce.While presenting his research at a conference in the United States, Dr. Satapathy was drawn to the opportunities and possibilities for advancing transplantation in America. He decided to continue his career in the United States, completing additional residency and fellowship training before serving as a transplant hepatologist in Memphis. In 2019, he was recruited to Northwell.It was a dream to begin from zero and build a transplant program that could be a model not just for the area or the state, but for the country, says Dr. Satapathy. Within only a few years, we've been able to achieve that goal, because Northwell has all the elements and resources to be one of the best programs in the nation. The expertise we have is unparalleled, with a collaborative team that encompasses all levels of care.The program was founded just in time for a huge surge in demand for liver transplants in the area, he adds. Liver disease and other liver issues are on the rise, making the need for an extensive program crucial for those in the New York region. Part of the program's strength is innovation. For example, Northwell is utilizing an approach that allows donated organs to be safely preserved for a longer period of time, which means needed organs can travel longer distances even from as far away as Hawaii. Northwell is also running several clinical trials on transplant medications and operates a robust transplant hepatology fellowship program to train the next generation of doctors a program Dr. Satapathy launched.I'm passionate about this work, and particularly about my patients, he says. I see every patient as my family, and my focus is on what I can do next to help them. Dr. Satapathy is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Satapathy is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Transplant Hepatology.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Tomoaki Kato
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Tomoaki Kato?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Tomoaki Kato by calling their office at 212-305-0914. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Tomoaki Kato a top-rated expert for Liver Transplant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Tomoaki Kato is classified as an Elite expert for Liver Transplant, 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. Tomoaki Kato specialize in?
While Dr. Tomoaki Kato is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Liver Transplant, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, and Hepatectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Tomoaki Kato participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Tomoaki Kato has published 95 articles and abstracts on conditions like Liver Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Tomoaki Kato's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Tomoaki Kato accept my insurance?
Dr. Tomoaki Kato accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and EmblemHealth. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-305-0914 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- Liver TransplantDr. Kato isElite. Learn about Liver Transplant.
- Distinguished
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Kato isDistinguished. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- Advanced
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Kato isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- HepatectomyDr. Kato isAdvanced. Learn about Hepatectomy.
- HepatitisDr. Kato isAdvanced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery
- Liver CancerDr. Kato isAdvanced. Learn about Liver Cancer.
- Liver FailureDr. Kato isAdvanced. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Experienced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Kato isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Kato isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Biliary AtresiaDr. Kato isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Atresia.
- Bone Marrow TransplantDr. Kato isExperienced. Learn about Bone Marrow Transplant.
- Caroli DiseaseDr. Kato isExperienced. Learn about Caroli Disease.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)


