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Dr. Eric Nakakura, MD

General Surgery* Age 56
Dr. Eric Nakakura, MD
4.6 (9 Ratings)

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Dr. Eric Nakakura, MD is a General Surgeon in San Francisco, CA.
Dr. Eric Nakakura, MD
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Dr. Eric Nakakura, MD

General Surgery* Age 56
San Francisco, CA
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29 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Eric Nakakura, MD is a General Surgeon in San Francisco, CA.

About

Dr. Nakakura graduated from Stanford University. Dr. Eric Nakakura, MD is a General Surgeon in San Francisco, CA and has 29 years experience. Dr. Nakakura currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights. Dr. Nakakura has experience treating conditions like Neuroendocrine Tumors, Pancreatic Cancer and Cholangiocarcinoma among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Nakakura received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Dr. Nakakura's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Nakakura is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Friendly Staff

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Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pancreatic Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pancreatic Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Stomach Cancer
Liver Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Liver Biopsy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Abdominal Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Pelvic Abscess
Pleural Effusion
Small Intestine Cancer
Umbilical Hernia
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Nephrectomy
Open Appendectomy
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Illeum Cancer
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Jejunum Cancer
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Lymphangioma
Meckel's Diverticulum
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colectomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Nephrectomy with Robotic Assist
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Tumor Ablation, Liver
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Renal Transplant
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Local Access Plus HMO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Access Plus HMO
    Blue Shield of California
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Access Plus Savenet HMO
    Platinum Local Access + HMO 25 HMO
    Trio ACO HMO
  • CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    SmartCare Network Large Group HMO
    CA WholeCare Network HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Advantage Health Solutions HMO
  • Chinese Community Health Plan (CCHP)
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Select PPO
    Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
  • Canopy Health HMO
  • Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
    National POS
  • Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
  • California Care Small Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
    California Care Large Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    Pathway EPO
  • Medica Choice
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
    Choice Plus POS

Locations

  1. 1 University of California at San Francisco
    1825 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94143
  2. 2 Office
    1600 Divisadero St Fl 4, San Francisco, CA 94143
  3. 3 Urologic Surgery and Oncology
    1825 4th St Fl 4, San Francisco, CA 94143
  4. 4 University of California San Francisco
    505 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143

Patient Satisfaction

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4.6
Based on 9 Reviews
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Nov 28, 2017
Dr Nakakura saved my life in 2008. Took out half my pancreas and was at my bedside fifteen days straight. His staff is impeccable
San Francisco, CA — Nov 28, 2017
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General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Stanford University
    1995
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Eric Nakakura, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nakakura's profile.

Dr. Nakakura frequently treats the following conditions: Neuroendocrine Tumors, Pancreatic Cancer and Cholangiocarcinoma. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Eric Nakakura, MD is affiliated with UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights.

Yes, Dr. Eric Nakakura, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights

    400 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA