4.4
24 Ratings with 11 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Eric Nakakura is an oncologist and surgical oncologist with 31 years of experience treating cancer patients. He earned his medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine and completed both his residency and fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital in 1996, 2003, and 2004. Dr. Nakakura holds certification in surgery from the American Board of Surgery and is fluent in English.
Dr. Nakakura practices at the University of California San Francisco Medical Center at Mount Zion in San Francisco, California. He specializes in treating complex cancers including liver cancer, pancreatic cancer, and neuroendocrine tumors. His expertise includes advanced imaging techniques such as MRI and MR enterogram to help diagnose and monitor treatment progress. Patients rate him 4.4 out of 5 stars on average for his care.
Dr. Nakakura practices at the University of California San Francisco Medical Center at Mount Zion in San Francisco, California. He specializes in treating complex cancers including liver cancer, pancreatic cancer, and neuroendocrine tumors. His expertise includes advanced imaging techniques such as MRI and MR enterogram to help diagnose and monitor treatment progress. Patients rate him 4.4 out of 5 stars on average for his care.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 31 years of experience
- 51 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Johns Hopkins Hospital
- 11 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 15 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 3 office locations
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Locations
Eric Kaoru Nakakura has 3 locationsCompare with Similar Doctors
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| Eric Kaoru Nakakura, MD | Dr. Virginia Von Schaefer, MD | Dr. Randolph Wy Wong, MD | Dr. Brian Kent Walker, MD |
| Oncology | Oncology | Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 31 Years of Experience | 43 Years of Experience | 38 Years of Experience | 47 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish |
| San Francisco , CA | San Clemente , CA | Burlingame , CA | San Leandro , CA |
| Med School: Stanford University School of Medicine | Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons | Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University | Med School: University Of Kansas School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Eric Kaoru Nakakura
Medical Specialties
Eric Kaoru Nakakura has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Eric Kaoru Nakakura has the following 15 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
31 Years Experience
Eric Kaoru Nakakura holds an expired medical license in the state of California. They are board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.
Board Certifications
Board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital in 2004.
Residency
Completed their residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital in 2003 and Johns Hopkins Hospital in 1996.
Medical School
Graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 1995.
NPI Number
Eric Kaoru Nakakura's NPI number is 1033173943.
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- Eric Nakakura's office is located at 1825 4th St, San Francisco, CA, 94143.
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