Summary

Dr. Masato Nagao is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation, with additional expertise in sports medicine. He earned his medical degree from Sapporo Medical College and completed multiple residencies, including training at Sapporo Medical College and Albany Medical Center, along with fellowship training at Sinai Hospital. With 44 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Nagao brings extensive knowledge to treating musculoskeletal conditions and rehabilitation needs. He is fluent in both English and Japanese.

Dr. Nagao practices at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, with locations in San Francisco and Fremont, California. His clinical focus includes treating back pain during pregnancy, back pain in children and teens, and flank pain. He performs specialized procedures such as electromyogram and nerve conduction studies, oversees physical therapy programs, and administers lumbar epidural steroid injections to help patients manage pain and restore function.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 44 years of experience
  • 35 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Japanese
  • Sinai Hospital
  • 3 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Masato Nagao has 2 locations

Electromyography Clinic at the Orthopaedic Institute

1500 Owens StSan Francisco, CA 94158
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Orthopedic and Spine Institute East Bay

38690 Stivers St Ste AFremont, CA 94536

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San Francisco , CARedwood City , CARedwood City , CAVacaville , CA
Med School: Sapporo Medical College Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine Med School: Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of Med Med School: Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Masato Nagao

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alameda Alliance for Health
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AllCare Health
  • AllCare Health - IPA
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Cigna
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Optum Health
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Western Health Advantage - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Masato Nagao has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Masato Nagao has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Chronic Pain
  • EMG/Nerve Conduction Studies
  • Injury
  • Nerve Damage
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • Prosthetics
  • Rehabilitation
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery Recovery

Certifications, License, & Education

44 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Sinai Hospital2001

Residency

Albany Medical Center2005
Albany Medical Center2002
Sapporo Medical College1989

Medical School

Sapporo Medical CollegeGraduated in 1982

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Masato Nagao speak?
Dr. Masato Nagao speaks English and Japanese.
Which hospitals is Dr. Masato Nagao affiliated with?
Dr. Masato Nagao is affiliated with Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital And Trauma Center.
Does Dr. Masato Nagao accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Masato Nagao accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Dr. Masato Nagao's office located?
Dr. Masato Nagao's office is located at 1500 Owens St, San Francisco, CA, 94158.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Masato Nagao?
You can find contact information for Dr. Masato Nagao here on Vitals.

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