Dr. Naohide Sakakibara, MD

Dr. Naohide Sakakibara is a thoracic surgeon with nearly five decades of medical experience. He earned his medical degree from Nagoya University School of Medicine and has dedicated 49 years to advancing surgical care. His expertise spans thoracic surgery and general surgery, bringing exceptional skill to complex chest and lung procedures. Dr. Sakakibara communicates with patients in Spanish, Chinese, and English.

Dr. Sakakibara practices at multiple University of California San Diego locations throughout La Jolla and San Diego, California, including the UC San Diego Health Pulmonary Hypertension Center and both the Jacobs Medical Center and Medical Center Hillcrest. His extensive surgical background positions him to handle a wide range of thoracic conditions requiring specialized care. Patients have given him an average rating of 5.0, reflecting their confidence in his comprehensive approach to treatment.