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Dr. Katsuto Shinohara, MD

Dr. Katsuto Shinohara, MD

Urology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Katsuto Shinohara, MD is a urologist in San Francisco, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from YOKOHAMA MUNICIPAL UNIVERSITY in 1979. He is affiliated with medical facilities UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights and Mills-Peninsula Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Urologic Surgical Oncology Clinic

1825 4th St # 6 San Francisco, CA 94143
Telehealth available

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(415) 353-9600

Dr. Shinohara is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Shinohara's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shinohara

3.8

15 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 Star
60%
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4 Star
7%
7%
3 Star
7%
7%
2 Star
7%
7%
1 Star
20%
20%

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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 08, 2025
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 04, 2025
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 06, 2025
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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
1 person found this helpful
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JG – Apr 01, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Maybe later – Mar 18, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Buster – Nov 10, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 28, 2020
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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
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Svein Oie in Athens, GA – Jun 10, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr Katsuto Shinohara specializes in urologic cancers, in particular prostate cancer. He has special interests in innovative biopsy techniques and image-guided minimally invasive treatments for prostate cancer, as well as in applying ultrasound...read more

biography

Dr. Katsuto Shinohara specializes in urologic cancers, in particular prostate cancer. He has special interests in innovative biopsy techniques and image-guided minimally invasive treatments for prostate cancer, as well as in applying ultrasound...read more

  • Urology

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  • Yokohama Municipal University

    Medical School, 1979
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Dr. Shinohara is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology

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    Locations

    Urologic Surgical Oncology Clinic

    Urologic Surgical Oncology Clinic1825 4th St # 6 San Francisco, CA 94143
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

      1501 Trousdale Dr
      Burlingame, CA 94010
      Recipient of 46
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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      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

      80%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      15% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights

      400 Parnassus Ave
      San Francisco, CA 94143
      Recipient of 33
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

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

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      81%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      5% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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