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Dr. Eric Nakakura, MD

General Surgery*
4.6 (9)
Map Pin Small San Francisco, CA
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29 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Eric Nakakura, MD

Dr. Eric Nakakura, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in San Francisco, CA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 29 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Stanford University. Patients rated Dr. Nakakura an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Nakakura works at Practice in San Francisco, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Neuroendocrine Tumors, Cholangiocarcinoma and Pancreatic Cancer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Nakakura's Office Locations

  1. 1
    University of California At San Francisco
    1825 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94143 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 353-9888
  2. 2
    Univ of California Home Care Serv
    400 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 353-2161
  3. 3
    University of California San Francisco Medical Center At Mount Zion
    1600 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94143 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 353-9888
  4. 4
    Urologic Surgery and Oncology
    1825 4th St Fl 4, San Francisco, CA 94143 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 502-5577

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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Cholangiocarcinoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Liver Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Abdominal Pain
Biliary Atresia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallstones
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Pelvic Abscess
Pleural Effusion
Small Intestine Cancer
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Illeum Cancer
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Jejunum Cancer
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Osteosarcoma
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleura Cancer
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Abdominoplasty
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colectomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Nephrectomy
Nephrectomy with Robotic Assist
Open Appendectomy
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Tumor Ablation, Liver
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Renal Transplant
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
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    About Dr. Eric Nakakura, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 29 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1033173943
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Stanford University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Nakakura has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Nakakura works at Practice in San Francisco, CA. View the full address on Dr. Nakakura’s profile.

    Dr. Nakakura has seen patients for Neuroendocrine Tumors, Cholangiocarcinoma and Pancreatic Cancer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Nakakura on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    9 patients have reviewed Dr. Nakakura. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Nakakura.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Nakakura, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Nakakura appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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