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Dr. Blythe Kato, MD

Dr. Blythe Kato, MD

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Blythe Kato, MD is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist in Palm Desert, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of California at Berkeley in 1994. She is affiliated with Eisenhower Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Practice

36867 Cook St Ste 103 Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 565-3900

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Kato specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Kato's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kato

3.5
21 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 star
57%
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4 star
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3 star
5%
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2 star
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1 star
33%
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Dr Kati is a brilliant physician. She listens to your concerns, and is compassionate and caring. Her staff is first rate.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Susan, Palm Springs – Oct 15, 2020
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I found her competent, clear, compassionate and informative.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Krisanna Jeffery in Palm Desert – Feb 16, 2020
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Come with your California ID or California Driver License or they won't let you see the doctor. They do not accept a US passport for ID so leave it at home. I got the impression that they only accept and see wealthy Palm Desert patients. I wouldn't recommend this office for that reason alone as I don't have any other experience with them since I wasn't permitted to use my Passport. They photo copy your ID for their records so who knows what they do with the information they collect.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 others found this helpful
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Palm Desert, CA – Mar 25, 2017
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Dr. Kato is a brilliant and compassionate physician. She diagnosed me with a disabling diagnosis which was difficult for me to hear. Kato makes herself accessible when my symptoms appear and she knows how to reduce them. I have complete confidence in her medical expertise and the manner in which she treats me- her patient.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Amy Cohen in Palm Springs, CA – Oct 06, 2016
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Extremely RUDE & UNCARING --I am a Wheelchair paralyzed patient asked to walk??? by office staff while observed by Dr Kato --Doctor very inconvenienced by my handicap --Do not recommend
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
12 others found this helpful
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Rancho Mirage, CA – Jul 21, 2016
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Dr. Kato is good doctor and is very nice but if you want something done in a timely fashioin, don't go to this physician. She has a lot of knowledge in her field and is well known but my experience was fair. In my opinion, the office staff doesn't to know what they're doing and it makes the doctor look bad. They sound professional and office is nice but that's it.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 others found this helpful
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M. D in Desert Hot Springs, CA – Jun 24, 2016
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Dr. Kato is a very gentle and caring physician. I read on the website that she performs sinus surgery, but she does not. She refers surgical problems to other doctors.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
7 others found this helpful
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yucca13 in Palm Desert, CA – Mar 03, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Blythe Kato, MD is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist in Palm Desert, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of California at Berkeley in 1994. She is affiliated with Eisenhower Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

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  • University Of California At Berkeley

    Medical School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
†Self designated 
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Locations

Practice

B. Maya Kato MD A Professional Corp.36867 Cook St Ste 103 Palm Desert, CA 92211
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Eisenhower Medical Center

    39000 Bob Hope Dr
    Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
    Recipient of 38
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    10% higher than the national average

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