SLUCare Physician Group
Kento Sonoda, MD
Hospitalist, Addiction Medicine, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine
4.6 out of 5 –
SLUCare Physician Group - Opioid Risk Reduction
1034 S. Brentwood Blvd., Suite 1120
St. Louis, MO 63117
Phone
314-617-2988Dr. Kento Sonoda is a family medicine physician with expertise in HIV and addiction medicine for patients of all ages. His services include primary care; preventive care; mental health; women's health; substance use disorder; HIV; pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) medications to prevent HIV infection; sexually transmitted diseases (STDs); hepatitis; and support for family members affected by substance use disorder.
Dr. Sonoda fosters a patient-centered approach that reflects his patients' values, while promoting healthy behaviors, preventing illness, and developing individualized care plans using the latest evidence-based medicine and recommendations. He is also interested in medical education, harm reduction, and the stigma around addiction.
Dr. Sonoda is an assistant professor with the Department of Family Medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is also a member of the St. Louis Academy of Family Physicians; Missouri Academy of Family Physicians; and Saint Louis Japanese Association.
Dr. Sonoda fosters a patient-centered approach that reflects his patients' values, while promoting healthy behaviors, preventing illness, and developing individualized care plans using the latest evidence-based medicine and recommendations. He is also interested in medical education, harm reduction, and the stigma around addiction.
Dr. Sonoda is an assistant professor with the Department of Family Medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is also a member of the St. Louis Academy of Family Physicians; Missouri Academy of Family Physicians; and Saint Louis Japanese Association.
About Me
Specialties
Addiction Medicine
Internal Medicine
Family Medicine
Gender
Male
Education
National Defense Medical College
Medical School, 2014
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Fellowship, 2022
UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside
Internship, 2019
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Residency, 2021
National Defense Medical College Hospital
Residency, 2016
Certifications
American Board of Family Medicine
American Brd Preventive Medicine-Addiction Med
Drug Enforcement Administration
Missouri State Board of Registration
American Academy of HIV Medicine
Missouri Dept of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs
Reviews
The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
4.6 out of 5
58 ratings,
22 reviews
10/20/2025
Kento was very concerned about my mental health and he did a good job making me feel like he care and that everything will be alright he is not my doctor I see all the time was my first time with him and I feel like I rather have him as my doctor permanently
10/15/2025
He was nice and treated me with respect.
10/11/2025
He cares about my health.
8/20/2025
Outstanding pleasant doctor
8/9/2025
Dr. Sonoda is very good at his job and very personable.
Map & Directions
SLUCare Physician Group - Opioid Risk Reduction
1034 S. Brentwood Blvd., Suite 1120 St. Louis, MO 63117
Monday - Sunday
Closed
Phone
314-617-2988Schedule a Visit with Sonoda's Care Team
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