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Shoko Kimura

Shoko Kimura, MD, PhD

General SurgeryTransplant Surgery

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • Japanese
  • English

Gender

Male

Locations

  1. Mass General Brigham Liver Transplant Program at Cooley Dickinson
  2. Massachusetts General Transplant Center

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Clinical RESEARCH Fellow, 2017
  • Fellowship: University of Pittsburgh Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute, Research Fellow, 2013
  • Fellowship: Hokkaido University, Clinical Fellow, 2009
  • Residency: Hokkaido University Hospital, Surgery, 2008
  • Medical Education: Hokkaido University, 2003

Insurance

Search plans
  • Aetna
  • Beech Street
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Coventry
  • Fallon Health
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Humana
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • MassHealth
  • Medicaid CT
  • Medicaid ME
  • Medicaid NH
  • Medicaid VT
  • Medicare
  • 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

75 ratings, 27 reviews

The 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.

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  • Reviewed on 3/25/2026

    My experience with Dr. Kimura has been exceptional. From the first conscious moment that I was aware I was working with him until my most recent transplant clinic visit last week, he has been thoughtful, approachable, thorough, and absolutely professional. I can attest to his skill level given the fact that I am mostly recovered, healthy, and feeling incredibly fortunate after my liver transplant last [redacted]. Thank you, Dr. Kimura.

  • Reviewed on 3/22/2026

    I'm so happy that I was referred to MGH for my health issues! From the nurses to the Doctors, they are the best!

  • Reviewed on 3/16/2026

    If it was for their incredible work, I wouldn't be here today.

  • Reviewed on 3/9/2026

    It was great

  • Reviewed on 3/8/2026

    She was very apologetic about my 2 hr wait and did my appointment as quick as possible

  • Reviewed on 3/8/2026

    They are doing good job and gave me necessary suggestions.

  • Reviewed on 3/2/2026

    Excellent service

  • Reviewed on 2/17/2026

    Very good communication.

  • Reviewed on 2/15/2026

    All providers I saw on this day were amazing as always!!

  • Reviewed on 1/19/2026

    It was very good

  • Reviewed on 1/19/2026

    I HAD A TELEHEALTH CHECK AND MY EXPERIENCE WAS VERY POSITIVE

  • Reviewed on 12/14/2025

    Dr. Kimura saved my life.

  • Reviewed on 12/14/2025

    Wonderful experience

  • Reviewed on 12/1/2025

    MGH has provided care and treatments that are the best I have experienced. I'm looking forward to my kidney transplant !!! [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 11/24/2025

    Dr. Kimura provides excellent care.

  • Reviewed on 11/23/2025

    The best

  • Reviewed on 11/3/2025

    The best. They saved my life

  • Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    Dr. Kimura was lovely, quite knowledgeable, explained things well, answered questions we had, had a great bedside manner and a sense of humor. But I could tell that he knew what he was doing. He was really good at it. And there was a humility with him too. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 10/19/2025

    Trusted professional

  • Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    They were running behind by more than a 3/4 hr Other than that everything else was top notch

  • Reviewed on 9/23/2025

    Dr Kimura explained a lot about surgery and recovery (can & cannot do). I was less nervous after meeting with him. He answered all my questions and didn't rush me. I think he is an excellent surgeon.

  • Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    I had an extremely pleasant and informative provider. He was excellent. And that's all I have to say. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 9/15/2025

    They were professional,they also got me in to appointment and put before my appointment was actually due to start ! Fast and professional! To think he replaced my liver during transplant and is still a personable person with compassion ? I've been very fortunate to have my liver doctor !

  • Reviewed on 9/14/2025

    Good

  • Reviewed on 8/4/2025

    No bedside manner

  • Reviewed on 7/21/2025

    This was a pre-op surgical visit. Most of the questions in this ware not pplicable. Nevertere thoroheless, Dr. Kimura and his nurse had explained in depth the issues and plans, with which I was in agreement. I did not actually see Dr Kimura while I was still conscious on the day of my srgery. My surgery went went, on time.

  • Reviewed on 6/23/2025

    Worst thing was driving in to office Traffic was bad All other experiences were great