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Yoshihiro Komatsu, MD

4.7

(82 reviews)

Surgery

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McGinnis Thoracic & Cardiovascular Associates

*Primary Location
West Penn Hospital
4815 Liberty Ave
Suite 439
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Tel: 412.359.4373
Fax: 412.578.4945

Esophageal and Lung Institute

Jefferson Hospital
South Hills Medical Building
575 Coal Valley Rd
Suite 574
Jefferson Hills, PA 15025
Tel: 724.260.7300
Fax: 412.267.6291

Yadagani Plaza
97 Delaware Ave
Uniontown, PA 15401
Tel: 724.260.7300
Fax: 412.267.6291

Peters Township Health + Wellness Pavilion
138 Gallery Dr
Canonsburg, PA 15317
Tel: 724.260.7300
Fax: 724.260.7310

ACMH Hospital
1 Nolte Dr
Suite 110
Kittanning, PA 16201
Tel: 724.260.7300

Yoshihiro Komatsu, MD is a fellowship-trained general surgeon with expertise in advanced endoscopy including POEM, a therapeutic endoscopic procedure, and LINX a reflux management system for GERD, as well as minimally invasive surgical techniques. He specializes in esophageal cancer and esophageal surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, GERD surgery, hiatal hernia repair, and Barrett’s esophagus.

He completed his general surgery residency at Juntendo University Shizuoka Hospital, in Shizuoka, Japan, where he also served as a clinical fellow. He continued his postdoctoral training as a research associate in the Division of Thoracic and Foregut Surgery Heart, Lung and Esophageal Surgery Institute at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. His research work continued as a study coordinator at the Esophageal and Thoracic Research Institute at the Allegheny Singer Research Institute, Allegheny Health Network. He then completed his minimally invasive surgery and advanced endoscopy fellowship training at the Esophageal and Lung Institute at Allegheny Health Network.

He has published articles and book chapters of his research work and presented his findings to medical audiences at annual meetings and conferences.

Achalasia

Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery

Barrett’s Esophagus

Botulinum Toxin Treatment

Bowel Surgery

Dysphagia and Swallowing Disorders

Dysplasia

EGD

Esophageal Cancer

Esophageal Motility Disorders

Esophageal Surgery

GERD/Reflux Surgery

Gastric Surgery

Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD) and Laryngopharyngeal Reflux

Gastrointestinal Cancer

Gastrointestinal Surgery

Gastroparesis

Hiatal Hernia

Minimally Invasive Pyloroplasty

Paraesophageal Hernia

Robotic Surgery

Zenker’s Diverticulum, Diverticular Disease

Training & Certifications

Fellowship

(non-ACGME) fellowship at AHN

Residency

Juntendo University Shizuoka Hospital

School

Juntendo University School of Medicine

Board

Japanese board certification in Surgery

Publications

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Overall Physician Average Rating

4.7

(82 reviews)

Physician Detail Average Ratings

Likelihood of recommending this care provider

4.6

Concern shown for your questions or worries

4.6

Explanations about your problem or condition

4.7

Discussion of proposed treatments (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.6

Efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.7

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Patient Comments

May 26, 2020

Dr Komatsu is first rate

April 28, 2020

I am very impressed with Dr. Komatsu [...]

April 27, 2020

This was a phone call visit due to the corona-19 virus.

April 23, 2020

Dr Kumatsu, never rushes you and is very willing to discuss your concerns at length.

April 20, 2020

Good.

April 17, 2020

Dr. explained my problem and how I could get relief from it. Described operation very well. Very friendly and caring.

March 18, 2020

He explained things very well...

February 13, 2020

Dr Komatsu was very professional and very kind

February 06, 2020

I would trust Dr. Komatsu unconditionally. He is an asset [...]. Thank you, Dr. Komatsu [...]!

January 03, 2020

Listened & answered all my questions.

December 27, 2019

The only doctor who figured out what was going on [...]

December 19, 2019

Dr. Komatsu is very compassionate and kind. He was easy to talk to.

November 11, 2019

I did not connect with the doctor.

November 06, 2019

thought this doctor was not understanding of my preferences for care and he just immediately ordered a ton of tests and not one of the ones I thought should be done. HE sat on the exam table and I sat in the chair - he didn't even examine my [...] to see if anything was noticeably wrong - then I see the EOB for $511! I just didn't feel like he did anything - I wanted to have him do a process of elimination rather than have me take 5 or 6 different tests right off the bat. I am going to get a 2nd opinion

October 22, 2019

Dr. Komatsu, (in my eyes) saved my life. [...].

October 21, 2019

seemed to get upset when he didn't get the answer he wanted. [...].

October 16, 2019

Dr. Komatsu is wonderful. he confirms my medical history and decisions for upcoming surgery were based on previous surgery. I also like that he draws pictured to demonstrate what will be done during surgery by him. I have been to various providers to help with my medical condition and I appreciate that all providers tried to correct the problem without rushing into surgery. Dr. Komatsu was my last resort to help me. he explained everything and tried less aggressive options [...]but Dr. Komatsu knew he was my last hope and together WE planned the steps forward.

October 10, 2019

Excellent surgeon - State of the art - Very easy to talk to - Described procedures in detail -

October 01, 2019

Good.