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(713) 486-0800

Dr. Akiko Tanaka, MD PHD

Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery

Cardiovascular Surgery

Dr. Akiko Tanaka earned her medical degree at Kobe University in Kobe, Japan, and a PhD from Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine. She completed a cardiovascular and congenital heart surgery residency and fellowship at Kobe University Hospital. She came to Houston for a residency in vascular surgery as well as a fellowship in aortic and stru...

Dr. Akiko Tanaka earned her medical degree at Kobe University in Kobe, Japan, and a PhD from Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine. She completed a cardiovascular and congenital heart surgery residency and fellowship at Kobe University Hospital. She came to Houston for a residency in vascular surgery as well as a fellowship in aortic and structural heart surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston.

Dr. Tanaka treats patients from age 14 through adulthood and also speaks Japanese. Her primary clinical interests are aortic disease, coronary artery disease, valve disease, peripheral vascular disease, carotid disease, dialysis access and venous disease.

She treats all types of aortic disease, from the aortic root to abdominal aorta and performs carotid endarterectomy, carotid angioplasty and stenting, open and endovascular aortic aneurysm repair, repair of peripheral and visceral arterial aneurysms, open surgical revascularization and limb salvage (upper and lower extremity revascularization).

Dr. Tanaka spends time talking with her patients and sharing diagrams that help them understand their conditions and treatment plans.

A resident of the Medical Center area, Dr. Tanaka enjoys indoor climbing in her leisure time.

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Locations and Appointments

Call to make an appointment (713) 486-0800

Meet the Provider

Specialties
  • Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery
  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Heart and Vascular Services
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery
Medical Education

Kobe University School of Medicine 2002

Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Japanese
Fellowship

University of Texas Health Science Center 2017

Affiliated Centers
  • Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital
  • Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital
  • Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital
  • Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital
  • Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital
  • Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital
  • Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital
  • Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center
  • Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital
Gender

Female

Internship & Residency

University of Texas Health Science Center 2022

PCP Number

110000055029

Clinical Interests
  • Aortic Valve Disease
  • Carotid Arterial Disease
  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Aortic Valve Disease
  • Carotid Arterial Disease
  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Dialysis
  • Peripheral Cardiology
  • Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
  • Valve Disease
  • Venous Disease
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Cities Served

Alief, Barker, Bellaire, Galena Park, Houston, Missouri City, North Houston

Zip Codes Served

77001, 77002, 77003, 77004, 77005, 77006, 77007, 77008, 77009, 77010, ...

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Insurance Accepted

  • AARP Medicare Complete
  • Aetna Most Benefit Plans
  • Aetna Medicare
  • Aetna Signature Administrators PPO
  • AHI Healthlink
  • Amerigroup Chip
  • Amerigroup Star
  • Amerigroup Star Plus
  • Amerivantage
  • BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Beechstreet
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Texas
  • Blue Medicare Advantage PPO
  • Cigna Most Benefit Plans
  • Cigna Healthspring
  • Cigna Healthspring Star Plus MMP
  • Coastal Comp Healthnetworks Work Comp
  • Community Health Choice
  • Community Health Choice Chip
  • Community Health Choice Marketplace Kelsey QHP
  • Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP
  • Community Health Choice Star
  • Coventry Health Care - PPO Network
  • Coventry Medicare Advantra
  • First Health - PPO Network
  • First Health - Worker's Comp
  • Galaxy Health Network
  • Healthsmart
  • Humana (Most Benefit Plans excl Medicare)
  • Humana HMOx QHP Exchange
  • Independant Medical Systems
  • Medicaid Traditional
  • Medicare Traditional
  • Medicus International - PPO Network
  • Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO
  • Memorial Hermann Advantage PPO
  • Memorial Hermann Solutions
  • Molina StarStar Plus
  • Multiplan
  • OccuNet PPO - PPO Network
  • Private Healthcare System
  • Reny Company Worker's Comp
  • Superior Foster Care Program
  • United Healthcare Most Benefit Plans
  • United Healthcare Chip
  • United Healthcare CHIP Perinate
  • United Healthcare Dual Complete
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • United Healthcare Medicare Complete
  • United Healthcare Star
  • United Healthcare TXMMP
  • US Family Health Plan
  • USA Managed Care Organization - PPO Network
  • Wellcare
  • WELLCARE TEXAN PLUS
  • WorkLink Worker's Comp

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