Overview
Don Nakayama, MD is Board Certified in Surgery and Pediatric Surgery. Renowned pediatric surgeon, researcher & medical educator Don Nakayama, M.D., MBA, has been appointed senior associate dean of Mercer University School of Medicine's Columbus campus and medical director of pediatric surgery at Piedmont Columbus Regional. He will lead the development of the Pediatric Surgery program at the Children's Hospital at Piedmont Columbus Midtown. He is currently editor-in-chief of The American Surgeon, and assistant editor of the Journal of Pediatric Surgery. He is a member of the American Pediatric Surgical Association and American Board of Surgery, as well as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Dr. Nakayama is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atresia of Small Intestine, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Umbilical Hernia, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Appendectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 162 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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705 17TH St, Ste 403, Columbus, GA 31901
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. Don K. Nakayama
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Don K. Nakayama?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Don K. Nakayama by calling their office at 706-494-4387. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Don K. Nakayama a top-rated expert for Atresia of Small Intestine?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Don K. Nakayama is classified as an Distinguished expert for Atresia of Small Intestine, 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. Don K. Nakayama specialize in?
While Dr. Don K. Nakayama is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Atresia of Small Intestine, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, and Umbilical Hernia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Don K. Nakayama participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Don K. Nakayama has published 162 articles and abstracts on conditions like Atresia of Small Intestine. You can view a list of Dr. Don K. Nakayama's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Don K. Nakayama accept my insurance?
Dr. Don K. Nakayama accepts most major insurance plans, including Alliant Health and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 706-494-4387 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Atresia of Small IntestineDr. Nakayama isDistinguished. Learn about Atresia of Small Intestine.
- Advanced
- HerniaDr. Nakayama isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Infantile Pyloric StenosisDr. Nakayama isAdvanced. Learn about Infantile Pyloric Stenosis.
- OmphaloceleDr. Nakayama isAdvanced. Learn about Omphalocele.
- Umbilical HerniaDr. Nakayama isAdvanced. Learn about Umbilical Hernia.
- Experienced
- AppendectomyDr. Nakayama isExperienced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- AppendicitisDr. Nakayama isExperienced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Nakayama isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Biliary AtresiaDr. Nakayama isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Atresia.
- CholecystitisDr. Nakayama isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Compartment SyndromeDr. Nakayama isExperienced. Learn about Compartment Syndrome.