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Dr. Michio Kajitani, MD

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Specializes in: Thoracic Surgery

Professional interests include: empyema, coronary artery disease, thoracentesis, and more.

401 E HIGHLAND AVENUE SUITE 251
San Bernardino, CA 92404

(909) 882-4605

Dr. Michio Kajitani, MD is a thoracic surgeon in San Bernardino, CA specializing in thoracic surgery. Dr. Michio Kajitani, MD is affiliated with Dignity Health, Dignity Health Medical Foundation and St Bernardine Medical Center.

Office Locations

Address:

401 E HIGHLAND AVENUE SUITE 251
San Bernardino, CA 92404

Some issues Dr. Michio Kajitani, MD can help you with:

Biopsy

A biopsy is a procedure performed to remove a small sample of cells for testing. The cells are examined in a laboratory to check for disease, or sometimes to see how badly a known disease is affecting them. Biopsy can be performed on any part of the body.

Although biopsy is most often associated with cancer, it can also be used to check for other diseases, such as infections. A biopsy sample can be scraped, cut, collected with a needle, taken with a machine that punches out a tiny piece, or removed with the tiny tools in an endoscope.

In most cases, a biopsy is a simple outpatient procedure. Depending on the procedure, patients may need to stop taking certain medications beforehand, such as blood thinners. It is important for patients to tell doctors if they are pregnant, as certain biopsies require the use of x-rays to guide the needle to the right location. There is usually very little pain associated with a biopsy. Patients will have to wait a few days to hear the results.

Heart Attack

A heart attack is a serious medical event that happens when the blood supplying oxygen to the heart is cut off, usually because of a blockage in an artery. This results in damage or death of part of the heart muscle. The heart can heal, but like any part of the body that was injured it leaves a scar. This scar tissue does not contract effectively, so the ability of the heart to pump is lowered after a heart attack.

A heart attack, sometimes called a myocardial infarction, can happen without warning. However there are certain factors that raise the risk of heart attack. Some of these are:

Age
Gender (most heart attack sufferers are male)
A family history of heart attacks
Smoking
Obesity
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Unhealthy lifestyle choices (lack of exercise, poor diet, too much alcohol or stress)

Heart attacks typically feel like pain or pressure in the chest that can radiate out to the back, arm, or jaw. Some other symptoms can include fatigue or weakness, shortness of breath, sweating, and nausea.

Treatment aims to increase blood flow to the heart muscle by opening up blocked blood vessels. Medications are sometimes used to dissolve clots in the arteries. Aspirin and other medications such as Plavix can thin the blood and make clots less likely to form. Dilators can widen blood vessels to make room for more blood to flow. Doctors can also use a procedure called catheterization to look at the blood vessels around the heart directly, place stents, or widen vessels using angioplasty. In extreme cases bypass surgery can be used to help blood flow better. After recovery, it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle and take any prescribed medications in order to protect the heart.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

bypass surgery	74
cardiac procedures	186
catheterization	26
doctor visit	56
endarterectomy	23
minimally invasive procedures	14
neck surgery	23
open surgery	148
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	148
vascular procedures	23

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	183
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	23
Less than 65	39

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	45
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

bypass surgery	39
cardiac procedures	75
catheterization	9
doctor visit	40
open surgery	78
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	78

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	110
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	46
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

bypass surgery	52
cardiac procedures	101
catheterization	9
doctor visit	48
open surgery	104
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	104

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	244
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	22
Less than 65	38

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	39
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	45
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

bypass surgery	19
cardiac procedures	35
doctor visit	18
open surgery	38
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	38

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	24

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	46
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	53
Dementia	19
Cancer	0

bypass surgery	23
cardiac procedures	43
hospital care	39
inpatient care	39
open surgery	46
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	46

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	32

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	34
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	25
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	14
Less than 65	11

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	71
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	59
Dementia	19
Cancer	0

bypass surgery	23
cardiac procedures	43
hospital care	39
inpatient care	39
open surgery	46
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	46

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	31

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	37
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	72
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	43
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	61
Dementia	19
Cancer	0

bypass surgery	12
cardiac procedures	21
hospital care	34
inpatient care	34
open surgery	24
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	24

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	17

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	33
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	18
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	71
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

**Gender**
Male	14
Female	14

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	12
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	43
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	61
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2020

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michio Kajitani, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michio Kajitani, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in San Bernardino, CA were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and hospital care.

bypass surgery	34
cardiac procedures	74
catheterization	15
doctor visit	40
endarterectomy	23
hospital care	37
inpatient care	37
minimally invasive procedures	14
neck surgery	23
open surgery	69
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	69
vascular procedures	23

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2020

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michio Kajitani, MD.

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	37

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	68
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	3
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	5
75 to 84	31
Less than 65	8
65 to 74	37

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michio Kajitani, MD From 2013 - 2020

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michio Kajitani, MD treated were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, high cholesterol and heart failure.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	44
Atrial Fibrillation	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	3

Education & Training

He completed residency at Hokkaido University Hospital, Sapporo, Japan. He is certified by the Surgery General Surgery Thoracic Surgery (Sub: Congenital Cardiac Surgery) and has a state license in California.

Residency: Hokkaido University Hospital, Sapporo, Japan

Board Certification: Surgery General Surgery Thoracic Surgery (Sub: Congenital Cardiac Surgery)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michio Kajitani, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Dignity Health

Dignity Health Medical Foundation

St Bernardine Medical Center

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Michio Kajitani, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana ChoiceCare Network, HealthSmart, United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Cigna, Anthem, First Health, Blue Shield, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Health Net, Meritain Health, Physicians Health Network, Hemet Community Medical Group, Heritage/Regal, PrimeCare San Bernardino, LaSalle MG, EPIC HP, IEHP and PrimeCare Redlands.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Michio Kajitani, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Humana ChoiceCare Network

HealthSmart

United Healthcare

Aetna

TRICARE

Medicare

Cigna

Anthem

First Health

Blue Shield

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Health Net

Meritain Health

Physicians Health Network

Hemet Community Medical Group

Heritage/Regal

PrimeCare San Bernardino

LaSalle MG

EPIC HP

IEHP

PrimeCare Redlands

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michio Kajitani, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michio Kajitani, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in San Bernardino, CA.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2016-10-02

DR. Kajitani did my triple by pass in 2005 he was  outstanding I  have a couple of friends that had  him for a Dr. also.  He was a very caring Dr. and  made sure I  had everything I needed.  He  explained everything to me and  he did exactly what he said he was going to do.   I had  my  operation at St. Vincent  in Little Rock the entire stay was so  outstanding

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Michio Kajitani, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$6,819 Da Vinci Surgical System $6,819
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$3,461 CoreValve Evolut $316	Heart Valves $301	Simulus $235	Mosaic $218	$2,390
ABIOMED	$1,247 Impella $1,247
Covidien LP	$441 Sonicision $173	LigaSure $158	ForceTriad $110
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation	$340 Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve $126	Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve $125	EDWARDS INTUITY Elite valve system $29	INSPIRIS RESILIA aortic valve $19	KONECT RESILIA $14	Other $27
Other	$1,779 VASOVIEW Hemopro 2 $327	Perceval $186	COREVALVE EVOLUT R $176	Structural Heart $153	Interventional Lung Solutions $151	Other $786

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$4,978
Food and Beverage	$4,609
Education	$4,500

Biography

Dr. Michio Kajitani specializes in thoracic surgery and practices in San Bernardino, CA. His areas of expertise include the following: heart bypass surgery (CABG), atrial fibrillation, and mitral valve replacement. Dr. Kajitani takes Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart, in addition to other insurance carriers. He speaks Japanese. Dr. Kajitani is professionally affiliated with Dignity Health Medical Foundation. He welcomes new patients at his office inSan Bernardino, CA as reported by Doctor.com.