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Dr. Akemi Kawaguchi, MD

Pediatric Surgery* Age 54
Dr. Akemi Kawaguchi, MD
3.2 (6 Ratings)

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Dr. Akemi Kawaguchi, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon in Houston, TX.
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Dr. Akemi Kawaguchi, MD

Pediatric Surgery* Age 54
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Akemi Kawaguchi, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon in Houston, TX.

About

Dr. Kawaguchi graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine. Dr. Akemi Kawaguchi, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon in Houston, TX and has 25 years experience. Dr. Kawaguchi currently practices at UT Physicians Pediatric Surgery - Texas Medical Center and are affiliated with The Woman's Hospital of Texas and Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital. At present, Dr. Kawaguchi received an average rating of 3.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Kawaguchi's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kawaguchi is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Appendicitis
Abdominal Disorders
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Appendicitis
Abdominal Disorders
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Appendicitis
Abdominal Disorders
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Biliary Atresia
Blood Disorders
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Brain Injury
Burn Injuries
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Empyema
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Esophageal Fistula
Exstrophy of Bladder
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Hernia
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Hidradenitis
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Atresia
Ischemic Colitis
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Osteosarcoma
Pelvic Abscess
Pyloric Stenosis
Second-Degree Burns
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Abdominal Surgery
Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Colectomy
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair, Open
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Gallbladder Removal
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lung Removal
Lung Surgery
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Minimally Invasive Colorectal Surgery
Neonatal Care
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Orchiectomy
Orchiopexy for Undescended Testicle
Pediatric Cancer Resection
Pediatric Gastroenterology Procedures
Pediatric Trauma Management
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Splenectomy
Thoracoscopic Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Community Health Choice
  • Molina
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Superior HealthPlan
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Memorial Hermann Physician Network
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Humana
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Medicaid
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Cigna
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Humana Health Plan of Texas

Locations

  1. 1 UT Physicians Pediatric Surgery - Texas Medical Center
    6410 Fannin St Ste 950, Houston, TX 77030
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (832) 325-7234
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 UT Physicians Pediatric Surgery - Katy
    23920 Katy Fwy Ste 510, Katy, TX 77494
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (832) 325-7234
  3. 3 UTHealth Houston Fetal Center
    6410 Fannin St Ste 210, Houston, TX 77030
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (832) 325-7288
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kawaguchi
3.2
Based on 6 Reviews
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2 Stars (1)
1 Star (2)

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Patient Reviews
Jul 29, 2021
This doctor is just save my son's life, we have been in 3 different places before God just sent us this talanted smart doctor, my son was suffering many years and per 1 month just get his health back. Dr. Kawaguchi made so difficult operation (6hours) we are so glad we found this incredible doctor. I recommended for every one this place, her team is also great!
Irene Collins — Jul 29, 2021
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Specialties*
Pediatric Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine
    1999
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Akemi Kawaguchi, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kawaguchi's profile.

Dr. Akemi Kawaguchi, MD is affiliated with The Woman's Hospital of Texas and Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Akemi Kawaguchi, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • The Woman's Hospital of Texas

    7600 Fannin St, Houston, TX

  • Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital

    7600 Beechnut St, Houston, TX