Dr. Denny Akira Nakayama, MD

Dr. Denny Nakayama is a rheumatologist and internal medicine physician with five decades of medical experience serving patients in Honolulu. He earned his medical degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine and has dedicated his career to treating complex joint and autoimmune conditions. Dr. Nakayama speaks English and brings extensive knowledge to his practice after 50 years in medicine.

Dr. Nakayama practices at Kuakini Medical Center and Straub Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, and maintains affiliations with The Queens Medical Center. He specializes in treating rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, helping patients manage joint pain and inflammation. His treatment approach includes physical therapy and strength training to improve mobility, and he performs bursa aspiration procedures to relieve joint swelling. Patients have given him an average rating of 2.3 on Vitals.