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UC San Diego Health - Hillcrest UC San Diego Medical Center - Surgical Services
200 West Arbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92103
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Kyoko Sakamoto, MD, is a board-certified urologist who specializes in laparoscopy and endourology. Her additional interests are neurourology and general urology.Dr. Sakamoto performs a number of minimally invasive endourologic procedures, including laparoscopic radical prostatectomy, laparoscopic kidney surgeries, and robotic surgeries. She also specializes in minimally invasive techniques for management of stones in the upper urinary tract. In her research at UC San Diego, Dr. Sakamoto focuses on developing new, minimally invasive technologies for early diagnosis of urological diseases. She is also involved in basic science research studies in physiology and diseases in urology.Before she joined the UC San Diego Health, Dr. Sakamoto was an assistant professor of Urology at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois.UC San Diego Health LinksFor more information, see https://health.ucsd.edu/specialties/surgery/urology/Pages/default.aspx and https://health.ucsd.edu/specialties/cancer/programs/urologic/Pages/default.aspx.
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Medical Specialties and Areas of Expertise
Urologist
Hematology / Oncology Specialist
Surgeon
Education & Training
Loyola University Med Center (Residency)
Medical Degree - Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans
Other Degree - Lenox Hill Hospital, New York
Other Degree - Loyola University Medical School, Maywood, IL
Medical Degree - Urologist
Medical Degree - Professor of Urology
Board Certifications
American Board of Urology
Languages
Japanese
Medical Conditions Treated
conditions treated by an Urologist, like Dr. Kyoko Sakamoto, may include:
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Bladder Cancer, Epididymitis, Hydronephrosis, Incontinence, Interstitial Cystitis, Kidney Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Testicular Cancer and Varicocele
Please contact Dr. Sakamoto's office for more information or to schedule a consultation.
Medical Procedures Performed
procedures performed by an Urologist, like Dr. Kyoko Sakamoto, may include:
Urology Consultation, Circumcision / Phimosis, Erectile Dysfunction / Impotence / Male Sexual Dysfunction, Vasectomy / Male Sterilization, Urology Follow Up, Prostate Cancer Screening, Urodynamic Studies, Cystoscopy, Evaluation of Kidney Mass, Bladder and Kidney Ultrasound, Vasectomy Reversal, Minimally Invasive Vasectomy Reversal, Ureteroscopy, Prostate Laser Procedures, Urological Surgery Consultation, Testosterone Replacement Therapy, Robotic Surgery, Invasive Urologic Procedure, Prostate Ultrasound, Penile Ultrasound, Urology Second Opinion, Prostate Cancer Second Opinion, Pre-Employment Drug Screening, Robotic Surgery Consultation, Transgender Services, Urinary Catheter Management, Aesthetic Urology Consultation, Erectile Dysfunction (ED) Shockwave Therapy and Water Vapor Therapy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sakamoto's office.
Insurances
Please contact Dr. Sakamoto's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Locations
UC San Diego Health - Hillcrest UC San Diego Medical Center - Surgical Services
200 West Arbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92103
(858) 657-7000
UC San Diego Health - Hillcrest UC San Diego Medical Center
200 West Arbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 543-6222
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kyoko Sakamoto accepting new patients?
Yes, Kyoko Sakamoto is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Kyoko Sakamoto offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sakamoto's office at (858) 657-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
Does Kyoko Sakamoto offer telehealth appointments?
Please contact Dr. Sakamoto's office at (858) 657-7000 for information telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which language(s) does Kyoko Sakamoto speak?
Kyoko Sakamoto speaks English and Japanese.
Which board certifications does Kyoko Sakamoto have?
Kyoko Sakamoto is certified by the American Board of Urology.
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