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Akiko Tanaka, MD, is a cardiovascular surgeon with expertise in aortic disease, coronary artery disease, valve disease, peripheral vascular disease, carotid disease, dialysis access, and venous disease. She treats the most complex cases of aortic aneurysms and sees a wide age range of patients, from teens to seniors.
Dr. Tanaka is a firm believer in having transparent dialogue with her patients and explaining complex medical procedures in a simplified way. Her friendly approach combined with her knowledge is what sets her practice apart.
Dr. Tanaka is an assistant professor with the Department of Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery. She graduated from medical school in 2002 at Kobe University in Japan and finished the aortic and valve surgery fellowship program in 2017 at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. Most recently in 2022, Dr. Tanaka completed a vascular surgery residency.
Dr. Tanaka speaks English and Japanese fluently. In her spare time, she likes indoor climbing and discovering delicious cuisines.
All patient experience ratings and comments are submitted by actual patients and are received and validated by a leading independent survey company, NRC Health.
Yes, everything went pretty well but I need to speak with Dr. Tanaka once again so she can explain. He's getting the back up. I need to explain to my wife everything she said. I kind of don't remember everything she said. But everything, the experience was well. Thank you.
I did appreciate her patient and detailed explanation about my condition. I know know why they do what they do surgically.
It was very good and very easy everyone was helpful
Great office staff, love Dr Tanaka!
I trust Dr Tanaka with my care completely and appreciate her so much.
I was very satisfied
Dr Tanaka and her staff were so great and professional. The wait was not long! Girls up front were very polite and quick and professional with paperwork!! They were great
I was very impressed with all staff as well as Dr Tanaka. The care was impeccable.
I am very happy with all the doctors on my insurance at Memorial Hermann, and the doctor is very good too. Thank you very much for asking.
The friendliness of each person and their explanation of the procedure was well given.
Dr Tanaka was very professional. Answered my questions and gave me assurance that procedure confirmed diagnosis. W Was very pleased.
I really enjoyed my time with Dr. Tanaka. She is a very wonderful woman that has a great future in helping people, including myself, to live and survive. And yes, she's very, very, very smart. And I'm glad to have her as my doctor. Thank you all for being there for me. Wish you all a happy New Year's. What else can I say? All right. Good night.
Dr. Tanaka is very competent and knowledgeable. Great memory.
My visit with Dr Tanaka was very pleasant! She is very experienced and made me feel very comfortable. The only issue i have is that the ultrasound cannot be done before January 10th. I expected to have an answer to my pain sooner than that! Everything else was fine!
Dr. Tanaka was very knowledgeable about my condition. She answered all of my questions that I had, and she made me feel at ease. If I have to have surgery for my condition, I know she will take care of me. Her staff was very friendly with smiles and laughter.
She's a great hands on doctor and I love her.
Every one I can in contact with was very helpful and friendly
You are all very professional, thank you all.
Thanks for keeping me alive!
I like that they listen and communicate well. Very friendly and kind.
She is always informative, and knows who I am, and my medical background when she walks in the door. I like that. She is great at answering questions, and never talks over my head.
Was a feeling of being in good hands at All times.
I have no idea what to do about my foot and leg now. Thank you.
Relaxed
Thank you, I really liked it, very professional, thank you
Excellent service and attention. I would definitely recommend it.
Dr. Tanaka was very informative and supportive. My husband and I were both impressed.
Highly caring with and listening to my concerns
Dr. Tanaka saves my life and I absolutely trust her 100% with my life moving forward and couldn't appreciate her more. She is such a knowledgeable professional and I just want to give her all the credit that I can.
Very friendly staff.