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Kenneth K. Sakata, M.D.

  1. Critical Care Specialist
  2. Internist
  3. Pulmonologist
  • Dr. Kenneth Sakata is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonology, critical care medicine, and interventional pulmonology.
  • His primary focus revolves around interventional pulmonology with specific interest in bronchoscopy, lung cancer, and pleural diseases.
  • He is highly trained and skilled in advanced diagnostic/therapeutic flexible and rigid bronchoscopy and airway stents.
  • He also has expertise in performing medical thoracosopy (also known as pleuroscopy) for pleural biopsies, placement and management of tunneled indwelling pleural catheters, and chest tube placement.
  1. Bronchial stenosis
  2. Lung cancer
  3. Pleural disease
  4. Tumors and masses
  1. Chest tube placement
  2. Flexible bronchoscopy
  3. Pleurodesis
  4. Rigid bronchoscopy
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Lung cancer
  • Pleural disease
  1. 2017
    SubSpec FellowInterventional Advanced Diagno, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 2016
    FellowCritical Care Fellowship Program, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2016
    FellowRST Critical Care Medicine (In, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 2015
    FellowPulmonary Diseases Fellowship, Internal Medicine, Programs in Arizona, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 2013
    FellowChief Medical Resident Fellowship, Internal Medicine, Programs in Arizona, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  6. 2012
    ResidentInternal Medicine Residency, Internal Medicine, Programs in Arizona, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  7. 2009
    MDJohn A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Manoa
  8. 2005
    BA - BiologyUniversity of Hawaii, Manoa

Certifications

  1. 2016
    Critical Care MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  2. 2015
    Pulmonary DiseaseAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2021
    Top Performing Provider AwardMayo Clinic Arizona
  2. 2016
    Mayo Clinic ScholarMayo Clinic Interventional and Advanced Diagnostic Pulmonology
  3. 2016
    Quality Improvement Outstanding Project 2015Mayo Clinic Quality Academy
  4. 2015
    Abstract ScholarshipAssembly on Microbiology, Tuberculosis and Pulmonary Infections, American Thoracic Society International Conference
  5. 2015
    Best Poster Presentation12th Annual Infectious Diseases Fellows Forum
  6. 2013
    Hassan Loutfi Distinguished Fellow AwardMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  7. 2012
    PGY-3 Attitude, Commitment, and Excellence AwardDepartment of Internal Medicine Residency, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  8. 2011
    PGY-2 Attitude, Commitment, and Excellence AwardDepartment of Internal Medicine Residency, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  9. 2009
    American College of Physicians Bernard Yim, MD, AwardJohn A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Manoa
  10. 2008
    Honors in Internal Medicine 3rd Year ClerkshipJohn A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Manoa
  11. 2006
    JABSOM/Saga University School of Medicine Travel and Study ScholarshipJohn A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Manoa
  12. 2006
    Ruth E. Black Queen's Medical Center Auxiliary ScholarshipQueen's Medical Center

Professional memberships

  1. 2022 - present
    MemberEndoscopy Committee, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  2. 2021
    MemberCEO Advisory Panel
  3. 2019 - 2020
    MemberHospital Practice Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Arizona, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
  4. 2017 - present
    MemberClinical Competency Committee, Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship, Division of Pulmonary/Critical Care
  5. 2017 - present
    MemberAmerican Association of Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology
  6. 2015 - present
    MemberAmerican Thoracic Society
  7. 2015 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Chest Physicians
  8. 2015 - present
    MemberSociety of Critical Care Medicine
  9. 2011 - 2012
    Vice PresidentFellows and Residents Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  10. 2011 - 2012
    Co-ChairAssociates Committee, Arizona Chapter, American College of Physicians
  11. 2010 - 2011
    Committee MemberAssociates Committee, Arizona Chapter, American College of Physicians
  12. 2009 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Physicians
  13. 2008 - 2009
    Applicant InterviewerJohn A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Manoa
  14. 2008 - 2009
    Student RepresentativeFourth Year Education Committee, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii
  15. 2008 - 2009
    Student RepresentativeThird Year Education Committee, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii
  16. 2008 - 2009
    PresidentInternal Medicine Interest Group, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Manoa
  17. 2008 - 2009
    ChairClass of 2009 Health and Wellness, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii
  18. 2008 - 2009
    MemberInterclass Council, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii
  19. 2006 - 2008
    Class RepresentativeInternal Medicine Interest Group, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Manoa
  20. 2006 - 2008
    RepresentativeClass of 2009, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Manoa
  21. 2005 - 2009
    MentorMedical Student Mentorship Program, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Manoa
  22. 2005 - 2009
    Board MemberExecutive Board, Medical Student Mentorship Program, John A. Burns School of Medicine
  23. 2005 - 2008
    Editor in ChiefKahuna Yearbook, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii
  24. 2005 - 2006
    MemberTreasurer Committee, Class of 2009, John A. Burns School of Medicine
  25. 2005 - 2006
    VolunteerAnnual Willed Body Memorial, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii
  26. 2002 - 2005
    VolunteerQueen's Medical Center

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