Kento Sonoda, MD

Addiction Medicine, Internal Medicine, Hospitalist, Family Medicine • 4 Locations

4.7 out of 5 –

SLUCare Physician Group

1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level St. Louis, MO 63104

314-617-2510

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Dr. 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.

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Reviews

Rating Breakdown

Reviews are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score.

Question Breakdown
4.6
Overall Experience
4.8
Listened Carefully
4.8
Explained Things Clearly
4.7
Knew Medical History
4.7
Involved in Care Decisions
4.8
Showed Courtesy & Respect

Patient Reviews

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4.7 out of 5

54 ratings,

18 reviews

6/9/2026

I’ve already recommended Dr. Sonoda to my friends. I work in leadership at SSM, and I’m so grateful for physicians like Dr. Sonoda who truly exemplify the mission, vision, and values of SSM.

4/21/2026

Ecselente (English translation: Excellent.)

4/14/2026

Caring, knowledgeable and considerate. Treated me with compassion treated me like a human being. He is an excellent family medicine physician.

4/14/2026

I recommend his care to others in need of medical overseeing.

3/24/2026

He seems nice…