Summary

Dr. Michael Nakao is a pulmonologist and critical care medicine specialist with over five decades of clinical experience. He earned his medical degree from Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University and completed his residency at Sisters of Charity Healthcare System. His dual specialization allows him to care for patients with complex lung conditions both in outpatient settings and intensive care units. Dr. Nakao speaks English.

Dr. Nakao practices at multiple locations throughout Albany, New York, with his primary affiliation at Samaritan Hospital Albany Memorial Campus. He also provides care at Saint Peters Hospital and Albany Medical Center. His expertise includes treating sleep apnea and obstructive sleep apnea in both adults and children. Dr. Nakao performs pulmonary function testing to evaluate lung capacity and bronchodilator reversibility testing to assess breathing improvement with medications. He also conducts chest fluoroscopy for detailed lung imaging. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.6 out of 5.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.6
  • 51 years of experience
  • 37 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Sisters Charity Healthcare System
  • 5 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 5 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Michael Algird Nakao has 5 locations

Pulmonary And Critical Care Services

5 Palisades Dr Ste 100Albany, NY 12205
Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Saint Peters Hospital

315 S Manning BlvdAlbany, NY 12208

Albany Medical Center

43 New Scotland AveAlbany, NY 12208

Samaritan Hospital Albany Memorial Campus

600 Northern BlvdAlbany, NY 12204

Pulmonary And Critical Care Services

2 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE FL 1TROY, NY 12180
Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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PulmonologyAnesthesiologyEmergency MedicineCritical Care Medicine
Accepts New Patients
3.6 
51 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Albany , NYGainesville , FLAlbany , NYFargo , ND
Med School: Renaissance School Of Medicine At Stony Brook University Med School: University Of Rochester School Of Medicine & Dentistry Med School: American University Of Antigua College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Jordan Faculty Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Michael Algird Nakao

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199SEIU
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
  • CDPHP
  • CDPHP - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Cigna
  • Empire Plan
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Integra
  • Medica
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MediGold
  • Meritain Health
  • MVP Health Care
  • MVP Health Care - HMO
  • Optum Health
  • Riverside Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Michael Algird Nakao has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Michael Algird Nakao has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Emphysema
  • Pneumonia
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

51 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Sisters Charity Healthcare System

Medical School

Renaissance School Of Medicine At Stony Brook UniversityGraduated in 1975

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Where is Dr. Michael Nakao's office located?
Dr. Michael Nakao's office is located at 5 Palisades Dr Ste 100, Albany, NY, 12205.
Which hospitals is Dr. Michael Nakao affiliated with?
Dr. Michael Nakao is affiliated with Samaritan Hospital Albany Memorial Campus.

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