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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Furuta, Trauma Surgeon in Honolulu, HI?
Dr. Sho Furuta, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Honolulu, HI. Dr. Furuta is fluent in English and Japanese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Furuta’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Furuta’s office at (808) 691-8885.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Furuta?
Dr. Sho Furuta, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Trauma Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Furuta empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Trauma, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Honolulu, HI community, Dr. Furuta is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Furuta speak?
Dr. Furuta and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Japanese
What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Furuta typically treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Furuta diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Furuta. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Furuta typically perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Sho Furuta may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
Please contact Dr. Furuta's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Furuta accept my insurance?
Dr. Furuta accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (808) 691-8885 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Furuta accept in Honolulu, HI?
Dr. Furuta in Honolulu, HI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
AlohaCare
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna Group
Conifer Health Solutions
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Quest
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Furuta's office located?
Dr. Sho Furuta's Primary Practice
1380 Lusitana St Ste 913
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 691-8885
What is Dr. Furuta's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Furuta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548527823.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Furuta?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Furuta
What is Dr. Sho Furuta's specialty?
Dr. Furuta is a Trauma Surgeon near Honolulu, HI.
What does a Trauma Surgeon do?
Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.
Is this Dr. Sho Furuta affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Furuta is affiliated with The Queen's Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see a Trauma Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Sho Furuta accepting new patients in Honolulu, HI?
Yes, Dr. Sho Furuta is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sho Furuta offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Furuta's office at (808) 691-8885 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sho Furuta?
Please contact Dr. Furuta's office at (808) 691-8885 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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