Toyooki Sonoda MD

Chief, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery NYU Winthrop University Hospital

1315 York AveNew York, NY 10021
Phone+1 212-746-6030
Fax+1 516-663-2780

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Education & Training

Cleveland Clinic FoundationResidency, Colon and Rectal Surgery, 1999 - 2000
Cleveland Clinic FoundationResidency, Surgery, 1995 - 1998
University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Surgery, 1993 - 1995
Yale School of MedicineClass of 1993
Stanford UniversityB.S., Biology, 1989

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Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 1995 - Present
NY State Medical License 2001 - 2028
FL State Medical License 2012 - 2014
OH State Medical License 2000 - 2000
American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery Colon & Rectal Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Top Doctors: New York Metro Area Castle Connolly, 2007-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2014, 2016-2017
Best Doctor New York Magazine, 2015-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

1 citations
Jejunal Lipoma-Induced Intussusception Mimicking Crohn's Disease: A Case Report.
Naveena Luke, Tianyu She, Divya Roy, Toyooki Sonoda, Seymour Katz
Case Reports in Gastroenterology. 2025-04-23
3 citations
Laparoscopic Hartmann's procedure for complicated diverticulitis is associated with lower superficial surgical site infections compared to open surgery with similar ot...
Leo I Amodu, Hazim Hakmi, Amir H Sohail, Meredith Akerman, Patrizio Petrone
European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery. 2024-10-01
12 citations
Improved Morbidity, Mortality, and Cost with Minimally Invasive Colon Resection Compared to Open Surgery.
Hazim Hakmi, Leo Amodu, Patrizio Petrone, Shahidul Islam, Amir H Sohail
JSLS. 2022-07-11

Journal Articles

Dynamic Article: Long-term outcomes of patients undergoing combined endolaparoscopic surgery for benign colon polyps
Lee SW, Garrett KA, Shin JW, Trencheva K, Sonoda T, Milsom JW, Dis Colon Rectum, 1/1/2013
Experience of a specialist center in the management of anastomotic sinus following leaks after low rectal or ileal pouch-anal anastomosis with diverting stoma
Zhuo C, Trencheva K, Maggiori L, Milsom JW, Sonoda T, Shukla PJ, Vitellaro M, Makino T, Lee SW, Colorectal Dis, 1/1/2013
Improved access and visibility during stapling of the ultra-low rectum: a comparative human cadaver study between two curved staplers
Rivadeneira, DE, Verdeja JC, Sonoda T, Ann Surg Innov Res, 1/1/2012

Books/Book Chapters

Advanced Colonoscopy: Techniques beyond Simple Polypectomy.
Sonoda T (Eds)Editors: Sonoda T.Springer2014
Master Techniques in General Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery.
Chapter: Laparoscopic right hemicolectomy: Medial to lateral approach.
Sonoda TLippincott Williams & Wilkins2012
An Evidence-based Approach to Minimally Invasive Surgery.
Chapter: Update on laparoscopic surgery for colon cancer.
DiRocco J, Sonoda TCine-MedEdition 1st,2012

Abstracts/Posters

Short-term Outcomes of Laparoscopic Surgery for Colorectal Cancer in Patients Older than Age 80 Compared to Younger Patients.
Sonoda T, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Annual Meeting, 1/1/2005
Robotic Technology to Perform Intestinal Surgery: A Survival Study of 16 Strictureplasties in Dogs.
Sonoda T, Society of Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgery (SAGES) Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, CA, 1/1/2003
Outcomes of the Primary Endorectal Advancement Flap in the Treatment of Anal Fistulas.
Sonoda T, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Clinical Congress, San Diego, CA, 1/1/2001

Lectures

History of Surgery for Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
1/1/2014
Needlescopic-assisted Laparoscopic Ladd's Procedure for Malrotation.
Hollywood, FL - 1/1/2014
Combined Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Polypectomy.
Washington, DC - 1/1/2013