Dr. Hiroko Kunitake MD
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
Massachusetts General Hospital 55 Fruit Street Boston MA, 02114About
Dr. Hiroko Kunitake is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Kunitake specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Kunitake often treats conditions like rectal cancer, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and diverticulitis. Colon and rectal surgeons may be referred to you by your gastroenterologist if your doctor believes you need a surgical procedure.
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