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Katsuto Shinohara, MD

Urologic Oncology
Urologic Surgical Oncology Mission Bay
415-353-7171
Portrait of Katsuto Shinohara
Portrait of Katsuto Shinohara
ucsf logo

Katsuto Shinohara, MD

Urologic Oncology
Urologic Surgical Oncology Mission Bay
415-353-7171

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About me

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 techniques in the diagnosis, management and treatment of all urologic cancers.

Shinohara earned his medical degree from Yokohama City University School of Medicine in Yokohama, Japan. He completed a residency in general surgery at Mitsui Memorial Hospital in Tokyo, Japan, and a residency in urology at Kitasato University Hospital in Sagamihara, Japan. He then completed a fellowship in urologic oncology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas.

Shinohara is a member of numerous professional societies, including the Japanese Urological Association, Japan Society of Ultrasonics in Medicine, American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, American Urological Association and Engineering & Urology Society. He has lectured widely on urologic cancer, and his work has been published in numerous medical and scientific journals.

Education & training

Fellowship

  • Urologic Oncology, Baylor College of Medicine

Residency

  • Urology, Kitasato University Hospital
  • General Surgery, Mitsui Memorial Hospital

Degree

  • MD, Yokohama City University

Academic title

  • Clinical Professor

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    Average rating

    4.8
    4.8 out of 5 Stars
    775 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      June 20, 2026

      Dr. Shinohara is well regarded. I found him to be pleasant, knowledgable, and a good communicator.

    • 4.8 out of 5 Stars
      June 14, 2026

      As a retired physician, I am very satisfied with the care received from Dr. Shinohara

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      June 7, 2026

      Dr. Shinahara is outstanding, kind, professional and very talented. No pain at all.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      June 5, 2026

      Dr. Shinohara is an outstanding doctor. Very knowledgeable, skilled, detailed and caring.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      May 28, 2026

      Dr. Shinohara was outstanding - kind, caring, and efficient.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      May 25, 2026

      Dr. Shinohara is absolutely superb!!

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