Kenneth P. Kato

Tallahassee Cataract Surgeon

Dr. Kato was born in Chicago, Illinois. He earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from Michigan State University then graduated Cum Laude from Boston University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at the University of Florida. He is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor at Florida State University Medical School.

Dr. Kato is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, The Florida Society of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Refractive Surgery, and Florida Medical Associations. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. He is also a member of the Capital Medical Society.

He donates his services locally through the We Care Network and Division of Blind Services.

Dr. Kato and his wife support multiple charitable organizations and are strong patrons to the Arts in Tallahassee. They enjoy family vacations and spending time with their three wonderful children.

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Education

M.D.

Boston University School of Medicine
Boston, MA

Internship

University Hospital
Boston, MA

Residency

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Additional Education

Microbiology (MD, BS)
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Medical School

Florida State University
Clinical Assistant Professor since 2004

Language

English

Specialty Interests
  • Comprehensive Ophthalmology
  • Small Incision Cataract Surgery
  • Premium Implants using Intraoperative ORA Technology to help achieve spectacle independence
  • Medical and Surgical Treatment of Advanced Glaucoma Including Laser, MIGS (Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgeries)

Work History

Clinical Microbiologist

Laboratory of Clinical Medicine
Lansing, MI

Immunologist

E.I. duPont/NEN Products
Billerica, MA

Ophthalmologist

Eye Associates of Tallahassee
Tallahassee, FL


Certifications

INTACS Certification

1999

C-LASIK Certification

1997

Visx Eximer Laser Certification

1997

Summit Eximer Laser Certification

1996

American Board of Ophthalmology

1995

Drug Enforcement Agency

1991

Board of Medicine

Department of Professional Regulation, State of Florida
1990

National Board of Medical Examiners

Parts I, II, ill
1989

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Locations

Marianna

3009 4th Street
Marianna, FL 32446
Hours:
Mondays 8:00am-5:00pm

Tallahassee

2020 Fleischmann Road
Tallahassee, FL 32308
Hours:
Monday-Friday: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday: 7:30 am - 2:00 pm
Sunday: Closed

Perry

803 W Main Street
Perry, FL 32347
Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Quincy

Specialty Clinic
23186 Blue Star Hwy
Quincy, FL 32351
Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday-Sunday: Closed

Seven Hills Surgery Center

2010 Fleischmann Road
Tallahassee, FL 32308
Hours:
Monday-Friday: 6 am - 6 pm
Saturday-Sunday: Closed

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