4.9/5
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Masataka Kawana

Cardiologist, Heart failure cardiologist

Assistant Professor of Medicine (Cardiovascular Medicine)

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Biography

Dr. Kawana joined the Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology group in 2018. He completed his internal medicine, cardiovascular medicine, and heart failure training at Stanford. He also completed a postdoctoral research fellowship under Dr. James Spudich in the Department of Biochemistry. He sees advanced heart failure patients in the clinic and attends CCU/heart failure service, and post-heart transplant and MCS service. His research interests are in the fundamental mechanism of inherited cardiomyopathies, and he studies the effect of gene mutation on the cardiac sarcomere function using cutting-edge biochemical and biophysical approaches, which would lead to the development of novel pharmacotherapy that directly modulates cardiac muscle protein. He is involved in multiple clinical trials for pharmacotherapy in inherited cardiomyopathy and also conducting a device study in heart failure.

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Education & Certifications
  • Board Certification: National Board of Echocardiography, Adult Echocardiography (2017)
  • Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology (2018)
  • Residency: Stanford University Internal Medicine Residency (2012) CA
  • Board Certification, American Board of Internal Medicine, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology (2018)
  • Fellowship: Stanford University Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Fellowship (2018) CA
  • Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease (2017)
  • Fellowship: Stanford University Cardiovascular Medicine Fellowship (2017) CA
  • Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine (2012)
  • Medical Education: Warren Alpert Medical School Brown University (2009) RI
  • Fellow, Stanford University Medical Center, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology (2018)
  • Fellow, Stanford University Medical Center, Cardiovascular Medicine (2017)
  • Postdoctoral Fellow, Stanford University School of Medicine, Biochemistry (2015)
  • Resident, Stanford University Medical Center, Internal Medicine (2012)
  • MD, Brown University, Medicine (2009)
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Practice Locations

Mechanical Circulatory Support Program Stanford, CA
Stanford, CA
Mechanical Circulatory Support Program

300 Pasteur Drive , 2nd Floor, Room A260

Stanford , CA 94305

(650) 723-5468

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Heart Transplant Program Stanford, CA
Stanford, CA
Heart Transplant Program

300 Pasteur Drive , 2nd Floor, Room A21

Stanford , CA 94305

(650) 723-5468

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Advanced Heart Failure Clinic at Stanford Stanford, CA
Stanford, CA
Advanced Heart Failure Clinic at Stanford

300 Pasteur Drive , 2nd Floor, Room A260

Stanford , CA 94305

(650) 724-4942

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Patient Ratings

(39 Ratings)

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4.9/5

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Patient Reviews

(38 reviews)

Top notch, listened intently, thoughtful, pleasant, very knowledgeable
Jan 2024
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Verified SHC Patient
Great doctor kawana love him
May 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
See previous comments on previous page. I am grateful for Dr. Kawana. I feel that I can rely completely on his professional abilities, and caring provides me with a great deal of comfort, although I know that my declining health is not a battle that I can win
Apr 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
always a pleasure to chat with Dr. Kawana.
Oct 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr Kawana explained my health conditions clearly
Oct 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
The Doctor is a very thorough and knowledgeable caring doctor that makes you feel comfortable.with his message.
Sep 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Very personalble and knowlegable in medical field.
Sep 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr is very nice
May 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Love Dr. KAWANA
May 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr.Kawana is very caring to his patients, explains well and ensures the best treatment.
Mar 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
He is a very knowledgeable and kind doctor that obviously cares very much for his patients!
Mar 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr Kawana is one of the best doctors at Stanford. He is compassionate, generous with his time and guidance and very patient. I would recommend him to anyone without question.
Mar 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
He's a bit cold and distant. Also, doesn't really go over the test results in detail, such as doesn't show me a graph of my heart's progress, images of the ultrasound, or go over past and current ejection fraction numbers.
Mar 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Answered all my questions and he was very patient and thorough.
Feb 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Excellent Dr. very professional.
Jan 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Always a pleasure meeting with doctor Masataka Kawana.
Jan 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Doctor Kawana is an excellent communicator and consummate professional. I would recommend him highly to anyone in need of a cardiologist.
Jan 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Kawana is an excellent care provider.
Dec 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Knows what my needs are.
Dec 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
I am a native Japanese speeding person and of course it is quite comfortable for me to talk with Dr. Kaeana in Japanese since medical expression in English is some times difficult and it is frustrating. However even before such a language barrier he is a very warm hearted doctor, not just providing the professional and technical information. He has kindness that stays with patient. Patients always would like to feel that care is given by doctors and nurses, in my personal feeling.
Nov 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Very helpful in explaining my heart medication use for now, and it's possible changes in the future after a up-coming procedure.
Sep 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Highly recommend!!
Aug 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
He is very relate - able.
Jul 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
All went well.
Jul 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
I Like him very Well and His Staff is Great also
Jul 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
EXCELLENT CARE TAKER
Jul 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Great doctor. Also listened to me.
Jul 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Doctor Kawana and nurse Rivera are exceptional.
May 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
It was excellent & everyone helpful. Only my problem is being poor at English and hearing is informed. Need interpreter this time my son was with me, but request interpreter ie - Alone.
Mar 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Great.
Mar 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Kawana gives a very clear & detailed explanation on the type of sickness I have, the care and treatment that I need and being given, and provider, and the quality time he spends with me, & his urgency in providing care when I needed it not like when I had or experienced chest pain. Very thankful I have him as my doctor.
Feb 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Doctors Kedelco and Kawana are the best doctors I have ever had. They both go out of their way to accommodate me.
Jul 2020
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Verified SHC Patient
Care provider showed great concern to the patient that developed confidence in him. He is worth recommending to others. I would like to thank him for his efforts given me.
Jan 2020
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Kawana was very kind, compassionate & knowledgeable.
Sep 2019
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Verified SHC Patient
Never coming back - dr. never returned my phone calls.
Aug 2019
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Masataka Kawana is an excellent cardiologist.
Aug 2019
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Verified SHC Patient
I was so pleased to have so much time with Dr. Kawana!
Jun 2019
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Verified SHC Patient
Care provider is very caring.
May 2019
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Verified SHC Patient
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