Yoko Kato (加藤 庸子, Katō Yōko, born 9 November 1952) is a Japanese neurosurgeon.
[1] Yoko Kato received her Doctor of Medicine degree in 1978 from Aichi Medical University, where she also completed her residency in the department of neurosurgery.
She was named chief of Fujita Health University Banbuntane Hotokukai Hospital's Stroke Center in 2014.
[3] Kato is a proponent for the advancement of neurosurgery in developing countries by directly mentoring neurosurgeons, organizing educational courses, and donating funds for neurosurgical equipment.
[1] Kato has spoken about experiences of bias against woman surgeons, such as being mistaken for support staff or perceived as less focused due to family duties.