
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleAbout Hiroko Kunitake
Hiroko Kunitake, MD, MPH, is a board-certified colorectal surgeon at Massachusetts General Hospital.
She received her medical degree at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and completed her general surgery residency at Massachusetts General Hospital followed by a fellowship in Colorectal Surgery at the University of Minnesota.
Dr. Kunitake’s clinical areas of expertise include Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, colorectal cancer, diverticulitis, anorectal disease, and colonoscopy. Her particular areas of interest are in minimally invasive approaches to the treatment of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and sphincter preservation techniques for rectal cancer.
Locations
- Massachusetts General - General & Gastrointestinal Surgery Clinic
- 52 Second Avenue, Blue Building, 3rd Floor, Suite 3200, Waltham, MA 02451
- Get Directions
- phone: 781-487-4054
- fax: 617-724-2924
- Massachusetts General - General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Clinic
- 55 Fruit Street, Wang Building, 4th Floor, Suite 460, Boston, MA 02114
- Get Directions
- phone: 617-726-2000
- fax: 617-724-2924
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: University Of Minnesota, Colon and Rectal Surgery, 2013
- Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, General Surgery, 2012
- Medical Education: David Geffen School of Medicine, 2005
Board Certifications
- Colon and Rectal Surgery: American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery, 2014
- Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 2012
Insurance
- Aetna
- Beech Street
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
- Cigna
- Commonwealth Care Alliance
- Coventry
- Fallon Health
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Humana
- Maine Community Health Options
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- MassHealth
- Medicaid CT
- Medicaid ME
- Medicaid NH
- Medicaid RI
- Medicare
- Medicare ACO
- Multiplan
- Railroad Medicare
- Senior Whole Health
- TriCare
- Tufts Health Plan
- Tufts Medicare Preferred
- United Health Care
- Wellpoint
- WellSense
- WellSense NH
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
101 ratings, 45 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- Reviewed on 1/19/2026
Dr Kunitake is professional, knowledgeable, and kind. She is thorough in explaining the medical aspects of a procedure without condescension. She anticipates issues and raises concerns with delicacy. I very much appreciate having had her as my surgeon.
- Reviewed on 1/17/2026
Dr Kunitake is the most caring person. She listens to my concerns and very thorough. She made feel comfortable and explained every aspect of my procedure. She fit me in for my appointment to make sure I was seen for my emergency...
- Reviewed on 1/16/2026
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- Reviewed on 1/15/2026
I love Dr Kunitake. She listens to everything that I have to say, she makes decisions based on what I'm telling her is my current experience with my health. She makes me feel comfortable and confident that she knows how to treat my ailment and makes decions by involving me and explaining everything to me in detail and always appreciates the questions that I have and answers them at length. I would recommend her to anybody and everybody. She is wonderful.
- Reviewed on 1/12/2026
Dr Kunitake was just superb in all respects. Most comforting finally to be in her care.
- Reviewed on 12/24/2025
My experience with Dr. H. Kunitake was all that I could ask for. She was kind, respectful, professional, and caring. I had two of my children with me. She was as respectful to them as to me. Answered all there questions.
- Reviewed on 12/9/2025
Very helpful and caring
- Reviewed on 11/30/2025
Dr.Kunitake is an asset for MGHB: thorough, patient and very supportive.
- Reviewed on 11/26/2025
It was my first appointment. I was very pleased.
- Reviewed on 11/19/2025
She made me feel very confident and comfortable during my visit/procedure.
- Reviewed on 11/16/2025
The doctor was very attentive to my issues and decided immediately the course of action. I had my operation and she definitely did an excellent job .!!!!
- Reviewed on 11/6/2025
Excellent!!
- Reviewed on 11/5/2025
Dr. Kunitake is an excellent physician. She is a personable, helpful and reliable healthcare provider. [redacted]
- Reviewed on 11/2/2025
Dr Kunitake is the best, wish more doctors were as good as she is
- Reviewed on 11/1/2025
It's always a joy to have an appointment with this doctor, she's always so supportive and thorough.
- Reviewed on 10/29/2025
I saw Dr. Kunitake and the RN at the ostomy clinic. Dr. [redacted] has been very involved in the episode by phone. My doctors have communicated with each other and with me. I am grateful for the excellent care.
- Reviewed on 10/10/2025
Everything was fine. I felt comfortable talking with her and got good feedback, etc., etc. I really appreciated it. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 10/10/2025
Dr Kunitake explained clearly about my condition and the steps we could take to treat it.
- Reviewed on 10/6/2025
Dr Kunitake was attentive and followed up with me when I had issues after surgery.
- Reviewed on 9/24/2025
Dr Kunitake was also knowledgeable, respectful, appropriately humorous and was a pleasure to meet with. I would definitely recommend her.
- Reviewed on 9/22/2025
Provider was friendly and efficient and offered multiple options to my concerns.
- Reviewed on 9/22/2025
Dr. Kunitake was prompt, pleasant, prepared, knowledgeable in her field and clear. She used a colored picture to show me what anatomical area was problematic. She also explained using film taken of my abdomen. She clearly was familiar with my records. Dr. Kunitake answered all my questions and gave me additional information about my condition. To my astonishment, she followed up a few days later via email with an appointment for a future virtual visit, which will occur after my appointment with my PCP. I feel that I can trust her judgment and compassion to help me make the best decision for my health.
- Reviewed on 9/15/2025
she was very easy to speak to, and she was extremely informative & attentive
- Reviewed on 9/10/2025
Over all , every thing from the directions at the front desk to the receptionist., the asistant was excellent and efficient. Dr Kunitake was exceptional .
- Reviewed on 8/15/2025
This doctor that I saw was unbelievably kind and knowledgeable and very supportive and I would absolutely recommend her for anybody. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 8/6/2025
This provider, this doctor is fantastic. I would highly recommend the doctor for anyone having the kind of issues that I was having. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 7/30/2025
Provided care in a competent and compassionate manner
- Reviewed on 7/9/2025
She really saved me by seeing me before the holiday [redacted], otherwise I would have been in ER because I was in so much pain.
- Reviewed on 7/9/2025
She took the time to explain things to me in detail & in a manner that was easy for me to understand.
- Reviewed on 7/9/2025
I was so impressed with this doctor. She took so much time with me and is willing to further explore what is necessary in my specific situation
- Reviewed on 7/7/2025
Dr Kunitake is amazing. She is kind, caring, knowledgable. [redacted] on the phone made my referral work. Kudos to her.
- Reviewed on 7/2/2025
Dr. Kunitake was most helpful, engaged, and took my concerns seriously while also putting me at my ease. I also truly enjoyed her company!
- Reviewed on 7/2/2025
The best professional everyone that's was at my surgery the best's I'm very happy
- Reviewed on 6/18/2025
I had an excellent, excellent visit with Dr. Kunitake. She goes above and beyond. She's a wonderful doctor and a wonderful person. I would recommend her to anybody.
- Reviewed on 6/18/2025
She seemed in compete command of the information she was transmitting to the group and spoke clearly in answer to all questions she was asked in each case.
- Reviewed on 6/16/2025
I was extremely pleased with the care I received from Dr. Kunitake. When checking in with me while I was in the hospital following my surgery, she treated me with confidence and compassion. I felt very reassured after each encounter. I commented on this to my husband and he was happy to finally meet her during my post surgical virtual appointment on [redacted]. That appointment went very well, she explained my pathology report and what surveillance would entail going forward. I felt she gave both me and my husband plenty of time to ask questions which she answered completely. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
- Reviewed on 5/28/2025
The way she explained my situation using pictures to help me understand was amazingly helpful. She took her time to make sure I understood the pros and cons of the possibility of reattaching the colon. Her manner eased my mind and built trust and confidence in my future healthcare.
- Reviewed on 5/29/2025
Dr. Kunitake is an exceptional surgeon who has cared for me in the past, Thankfully, I did not need her for about six years, but I found myself in a position where her guidance is necessary, It was as though she had seen me yesterday, remembering all of the details of my case and knowing my priorities, I am very fortunate to have her on my care team,
- Reviewed on 5/26/2025
Very knowledgeable, kind, patient and helpful
- Reviewed on 5/26/2025
Dr. Kunitake was very detailed and helpful. I was very impressed by her knowledge and treatment.
- Reviewed on 4/18/2025
This doctor was extremely kind and professional, caring, and answered all my questions. I would definitely recommend her to family and friends. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 4/16/2025
Knowledgable and caring about my case.
- Reviewed on 4/2/2025
Excellent doctor and human, wish there were more like her, she is awesome
- Reviewed on 4/2/2025
She was great. Excellent bedside manner and created a very safe space for the appointment.
- Reviewed on 4/1/2025
Dr Kunitake was excellent