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Kento Sonoda, M.D.

Associate professor; Director, Family Medicine Clerkship
Department of Family and Community Medicine

Courses Taught

Family Medicine and Community Medicine 301, Orientation, Evidence-Based Medicine, HIV PrEP, USPSTF Update

Education

Fellowship
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Residencies
National Defense Medical College Hospital; University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Internship
University of Pittsburgh Shadyside

Medical School
National Defense Medical College, Japan

Practice Areas

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; hormone therapy; sexually transmitted diseases (STDs); hepatitis; and support for family members affected by substance use disorder

Research Interests

  • Addiction medicine
  • Sexual health
  • Medical education
  • Workforce

Publications and Media Placements

Sonoda K, Tanaka Y, Tokuda Y. A young man with multiple joint pains and fever: A case with the importance of accurate history taking. J Gen Fam Med. 2017;18:79-81.

Abe K, Kato D, Sonoda K. Future perspectives on an advocacy skill workshop for junior doctors and medical students in Japan. Jpn J Health Educ Promot. 2018;26:155-161.

Sonoda K, Kato R, Kojima H, and Tokuda Y. Urinary tract bleeding from a urethral caruncle mimicking genital tract bleeding. BMJ Case Rep. 2019;12:e225540.

Sonoda K, Nakaishi L, Salter C. Standardizing Sign-out with I-PASS Handoff in Family Medicine Residency. PRiMER. 2021;5:8.

Sonoda K. Virtual Community Outreach Program during the pandemic of COVID-19. J Gen Fam Med. 2021;22(4):229.

Sonoda K. Diary of a Family Physician. Am Fam Physician. 2021 Jun 15;103(12):762.

Sonoda K. Iron Deficiency Anemia: Guidelines from the American Gastroenterological Association. Am Fam Physician. 2021;104(2):211-212.

Sonoda K, Morgan ZJ, Peterson LE. HIV Care by Early Career Family Physicians. Fam Med. 2021;53(9):760-765.

Sonoda K. Syphilis in persons with HIV infection. Am Fam Physician. 2021;104(4):335.

Sonoda K, Kolb NR, Tokuda Y. Pulmonary sequestration in an adult patient without prior pulmonary conditions. BMJ Case Rep. 2021;14:e246835.

Sonoda K, Takedai T, Salter C. Communication Sheet Eases Barriers for Japanese Patients and Health Professionals. BMC Health Serv Res. 2022;22(1):976.

Sonoda K, Saguil A. DPP-4 Inhibitors, GLP-1 Receptor Agonists, and SGLT-2 Inhibitors for People with Cardiovascular Disease. Am Fam Physician. 2022;106(1):24-25.

Sonoda K, Morgan ZJ, Peterson LE. Pandemic Disruption in Residency Did Not Alter Trends in Intended Scope of Practice. J Am Board Fam Med. 2022;35:1191-1193.

Sonoda K. Alcohol Use Disorder Following Metabolic Surgery. Am Fam Physician. 2023;107(2):120.

Sonoda K, Kuroda K. Electronic cigarettes for smoking cessation. Am Fam Physician. 2023;107(4):Online.

Sonoda K, Hamilton M, Bump GM, Rosser B, Doughty B, Tripp R. Virtual Recruitment Brunches to Enhance Recruitment of Residents and Fellows who self-identify as Under-Represented in Medicine. J Grad Med Educ. 2023;15 (2):171-174.

Sonoda K. Osteoarthritis of the Hip and Knee: Can Antidepressants Help? Am Fam Physician. 2023;107(6):582-583.

Sonoda K, Takeuchi Y. Antibiotics for acute bacterial conjunctivitis. Am Fam Physicians. 2023;107(6):Online.

Sonoda K, Wakabayashi M. Interventions for Treatment of Poststroke depression. Am Fam Physician. 2023;108(5):Online.

Sauk MK, Sonoda K, Gabriel CT, Patel A, Salter CL, McAnaney CR, Ballard SL. Interprofessional HIV quality improvement team maintains care and resident learning opportunities. PRiMER. 2023;7:32.

Tokuda Y, Sonoda K, Tokuda H, Tomono M, Ando S. Usefulness of a Standalone Smartphone App for Weight Management among Middle-aged People with Overweight/Obesity. Journal of Consumer Health on the Internet. 2024, 1-10.

Sonoda K. Cannabis Use for Cancer-related Pain. Am Fam Physician. 2024;109(2). Am Fam Physician. 2024;109(2):117-118.

Sonoda K, Nayak RP. Chronic Cough: Evaluation and Management. Am Fam Physician. 2024;110(2):167-173.

Sonoda K, Uppungunduri MJ. Decision Aids for Patients Facing Health Treatment or Screening Decisions. Am Fam Physician. 2024;110(3):Online.

Sonoda K. Testosterone replacement therapy in men with sexual dysfunction. Am Fam Physician. 2024;110(5):464-465.

Sonoda K, Khoo CP. Psychological intervention for depression and anxiety in patients with coronary heart disease or heart failure. Am Fam Physician. 2024;110(6):575-576.

Sonoda K, Everard K. HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Education in the Family Medicine Clerkships: A CERA Study. Fam Med. 2024;56(5):313-316.

Sonoda K, Sales J, Bello JK, Grucza R, Scherrer JF. Colorectal cancer screening among individuals with a substance use disorder: a retrospective study. AJPM Focus. 2024;3(3):100218.

Sonoda K, Malhotra K, Oni K, Pratt G, Weidner AKH. Strategies and Barriers for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism Work in Family Medicine Departments: A CERA Study. Fam Med. 2024;56(10):672-677.

Sonoda K, Gelberg L. Caring for Family Members of People With Substance Use Disorder: Practical Strategies. Fam Pract Manag. 2024;31(6):26-29.

Sonoda K, Morgan ZJ, Peterson LE. Family Medicine Residents Scope of Practice Intentions for Integrated Care of HIV and Hepatitis C Infection in People with Opioid Use Disorder. Fam Med. 2025;57(1):41-47.

Sonoda K, Okawa S, Tabuchi T. Association of Remote Work with Tobacco and Alcohol Use: A Cross-Sectional Study in Japan. BMC Public Health. 2025;25(1):103.

Sonoda K. Concurrent Cocaine Use in Individuals with Alcohol Use Disorder. Am Fam Physician. 2025;111(1):online.

Sonoda K, Chrusciel T, Bello JK, Gebauer SC, Grucza R, Scherrer JF. Breast Cancer Screening Among Individuals with a Substance Use Disorder: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Fam Pract. 2025;42(3):cmaf018.

Sonoda K, Everard K. Opioid Use Disorder Education in the Family Medicine Clerkships: A CERA Study. Fam Med. 2025;57(7):489-492. https://doi.org/10.22454/FamMed.2025.301169.

Sonoda K, Messenger C. Liver fibrosis stage based on the four factors (FIB-4) score or Forns index in adults with chronic hepatitis C. Am Fam Physician. 2025;111(4):315-316.

Sonoda K, Dougherty K. Methotrexate for juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Am Fam Physician;111(5):402-403.

Sonoda K, Wakabayashi M. Chronic Opioid Therapy for Nonterminal Pain: Benefits and Harms. Am Fam Physician. 2025;111(6):508-514.

Honors and Awards

  • Dr. Jay Tureen Rising Star Teaching Award, Saint Louis University School of Medicine (2025)
  • Fellow of American Academy of Family Physicians (2024)
  • Honorable Mention, Research Paper of the Year Award, Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (2023)
  • Fellow of American Society of Addiction Medicine (2023)
  • Ruth Fox Scholarship, American Society of Addiction Medicine (2022)
  • The Best Poster Award, UPMC Rita M. Patel Leadership Conference (2022)
  • Emerging Leader Award, Family Medicine Education Consortium (2021)
  • Resident Scholar of the Year, UPMC Shadyside Family Medicine Residency Program (2021)
  • Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Resident Teacher Award, UPMC Shadyside Family Medicine (2020)

Professional Organizations and Associations

National

  • American College of Academic Addiction Medicine
  • American Society of Addiction Medicine
  • American Academy of HIV Medicine
  • Society of Teachers of Family Medicine
  • American Academy of Family Physicians

Regional
  • American Society of Addiction Medicine Midwest Chapter
  • Missouri Academy of Family Physicians
  • St. Louis Academy of Family Physicians

Community Work and Service

  • Japanese Community Outreach in St. Louis
  • Saint Louis Japanese Association