Overview
Chikashi Nakai is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Albany, New York.
Dr. Nakai is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Cardiac Tamponade, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 23 peer reviewed articles.
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
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- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
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- HMO
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- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
Locations
43 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Chikashi Nakai
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Chikashi Nakai?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Chikashi Nakai by calling their office at 518-262-9777. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Chikashi Nakai a top-rated expert for Aortic Dissection?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Chikashi Nakai is classified as an Distinguished expert for Aortic Dissection, 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. Chikashi Nakai specialize in?
While Dr. Chikashi Nakai is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Aortic Dissection, Cardiac Tamponade, and Aortic Valve Stenosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Chikashi Nakai participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Chikashi Nakai has published 23 articles and abstracts on conditions like Aortic Dissection. You can view a list of Dr. Chikashi Nakai's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Chikashi Nakai accept my insurance?
Dr. Chikashi Nakai accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Capital District Physicians Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 518-262-9777 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
- Distinguished
- Aortic DissectionDr. Nakai isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Advanced
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Nakai isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Nakai isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Cardiac TamponadeDr. Nakai isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiac Tamponade.
- Experienced
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Nakai isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Congenital Aneurysms of the Great Vessels
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Nakai isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Nakai isExperienced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart TumorDr. Nakai isExperienced. Learn about Heart Tumor.
- Mediastinal TumorDr. Nakai isExperienced. Learn about Mediastinal Tumor.
- Mitral StenosisDr. Nakai isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Stenosis.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Nakai isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Patent Ductus ArteriosusDr. Nakai isExperienced. Learn about Patent Ductus Arteriosus.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)