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 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

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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Speaks English, Japanese Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
San Francisco , CARedwood City , CARedwood City , CARedwood City , CA
Med School: Sapporo Medical College Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine Med School: Harvard Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by 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

Masato Nagao has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

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

Masato Nagao holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Sinai Hospital in 2001.

Residency

Completed their residency at Albany Medical Center in 2005, Albany Medical Center in 2002, and Sapporo Medical College in 1989.

Medical School

Graduated from Sapporo Medical College in 1982.

NPI Number

Masato Nagao's NPI number is 1588619159.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Masato Nagao speak?
Masato Nagao speaks English and Japanese.
Which hospitals is Masato Nagao affiliated with?
Masato Nagao is affiliated with Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital And Trauma Center.
Does Masato Nagao accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Masato Nagao accepts on their Vitals profile.
How can I make an appointment with Masato Nagao?
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Does Masato Nagao accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Masato Nagao has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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