Gary H. Kato, MD
Quick Facts
| Membership Price Range | $450/quarter | $900/semi-annual | $1,800/annual |
| Practice Type | Concierge |
| Location | Puget Sound region, Renton, Seattle |
| Doctors | Gary Kato MD, Family Medicine |
About
At Gary H. Kato, MD, a board-certified family physician with decades of Puget Sound experience delivers whole-person primary care in Renton, WA. Dr. Kato draws on a guiding belief: prevention and a healthy lifestyle form the core of good medicine. He serves patients across the Puget Sound region and holds hospital affiliations with Valley Medical Center and UW Medicine.
Dr. Kato offers same- or next-day appointments that start on time. Members reach him directly by phone after hours and on weekends. He sees every patient personally, never delegating visits to nurse practitioners or physician assistants. The MDVIP Wellness Program delivers comprehensive screenings and a custom wellness plan for each member. Dr. Kato also supports patients who need care while traveling, connecting them with local hospitals, pharmacies, or physicians.
Details
Address
17900 Talbot Road South, Suite 102, Renton, WA
Phone
(866) 696-3847Website
Visit websiteMembership
$1,800/annual
Membership Details
MDVIP annual membership fee covers the Wellness Program and can be made in quarterly ($450), semi-annual ($900), or annual ($1,800) payments.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The annual membership fee is $1,800. The practice offers flexible payment options: members can pay $450 quarterly, $900 semi-annually, or $1,800 annually. This fee covers the MDVIP Wellness Program, including comprehensive screenings and a custom wellness plan.
The MDVIP Wellness Program includes comprehensive health screenings, diagnostic tests, and a personalized wellness plan. Dr. Kato designs each plan to reflect the individual member's health profile and goals. The program emphasizes prevention and early detection as central to long-term health.
Yes. Members can reach Dr. Kato by phone after hours and on weekends. The practice provides this direct access as a standard part of membership, not as an add-on service.
The practice offers same- or next-day appointments. Appointments start on time, and members see Dr. Kato directly at every visit. The practice does not route patients to nurse practitioners or physician assistants.
The annual membership fee is separate from insurance. Members should continue to use their existing insurance for specialist visits, hospitalizations, lab work, and other services beyond the membership scope. Dr. Kato holds affiliations with Valley Medical Center and UW Medicine for situations requiring hospital-level care.
Dr. Kato has limited availability and may maintain a waiting list. Prospective patients can submit a request for more information through the MDVIP website to learn about current openings.
Dr. Kato helps members navigate urgent care needs while away from home. He can connect traveling members with a local hospital, pharmacy, or physician. This support gives members a direct resource when they need care outside the Puget Sound area.
Dr. Kato practices family medicine and sees patients across the Puget Sound region. His patient base spans multiple generations, with some families under his care for more than 30 years.
Dr. Kato has particular interest in cardiovascular health, preventive medicine, and travel medicine. He takes a whole-person approach to care and emphasizes lifestyle and nutrition alongside clinical treatment.
Practice last updated March 21, 2026