Overview
Austin Spitzer is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California.
Dr. Spitzer is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Fistula, Pancreatic Cancer, Bile Duct Cysts, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Spitzer is currently accepting new patients.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
Locations
3600 Broadway, 3rd Floor Station #38, Oakland, CA 94611
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology Clinic
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Office
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Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology Clinic
Dr. Eric Nakakura is a cancer surgeon who specializes in tumors of the liver, pancreas, bile ducts and gastrointestinal tract. He also treats soft tissue sarcomas, including tumors of the retroperitoneum (a space in the abdominal cavity), trunk and extremities. At the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, he helps manage complex gastrointestinal tract cancers, soft tissue sarcomas and gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors, including carcinoid and islet cell tumors. In his research, Nakakura studies endocrine differentiation in gastrointestinal tumors. Nakakura earned his medical degree at Stanford University School of Medicine. He earned a doctorate in cellular and molecular medicine at Johns Hopkins University. He completed a residency in general surgery at Johns Hopkins Medicine and received advanced training in surgery at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, England. At Johns Hopkins, he completed a fellowship in surgical oncology with an emphasis on pancreatic, biliary and gastrointestinal surgery. Dr. Nakakura is highly rated in 36 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatic Cancer, Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Nakakura is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. Dr. Nakakura is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Austin L. Spitzer
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Austin L. Spitzer?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Austin L. Spitzer by calling their office at 510-752-6405. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Austin L. Spitzer a top-rated expert for Pancreaticoduodenectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Austin L. Spitzer is classified as an Advanced expert for Pancreaticoduodenectomy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Austin L. Spitzer specialize in?
While Dr. Austin L. Spitzer is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Pancreaticoduodenectomy, Pancreatectomy, and Gastrointestinal Fistula. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.
Does Dr. Austin L. Spitzer participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Austin L. Spitzer has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pancreaticoduodenectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Austin L. Spitzer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Austin L. Spitzer accept my insurance?
Dr. Austin L. Spitzer accepts most major insurance plans, including Medicaid. We recommend calling the office directly at 510-752-6405 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Spitzer isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- PancreatectomyDr. Spitzer isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreatectomy.
- PancreaticoduodenectomyDr. Spitzer isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
- Experienced
- Bile Duct CystsDr. Spitzer isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Cysts.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Spitzer isExperienced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Gallbladder AdenocarcinomaDr. Spitzer isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma.
- Gallbladder CancerDr. Spitzer isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Cancer.
- GastroparesisDr. Spitzer isExperienced. Learn about Gastroparesis.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Spitzer isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
