Dr. Kenneth Nitahara, MD

Dr. Kenneth Nitahara specializes in urology with over three decades of experience treating patients with urological conditions. He earned his medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, building a strong foundation for his extensive career in urological care. With 34 years of practice, Dr. Nitahara has developed deep expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide range of urinary and reproductive health concerns. He provides care in both English and Spanish to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Nitahara practices at multiple Kaiser Permanente locations throughout San Diego, including the San Diego Medical Center and Garfield Specialty Center. His clinical focus includes treating urinary retention and benign prostatic hyperplasia, helping patients regain normal urinary function and improve their quality of life. He routinely performs prostate-specific antigen testing and comprehensive urine analysis to accurately diagnose urological conditions. Patients …consistently rate Dr. Nitahara highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 4.9 out of 5.