Eric K. Nakakura
Expertise in
35
conditions
Expertise in
35
conditions
Center For Neuroendocrine Tumors
1825 Fourth St., 
San Francisco, CA 

Overview

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 35 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. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 91 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Nakakura is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Surgical Oncology

Licenses

Surgery in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery

Fellowships

Johns Hopkins Hospital, Surgical Oncology

Hospital Affiliations

Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital
Ucsf Medical Center
Sonoma Valley Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

Center for Neuroendocrine Tumors
1825 Fourth St., San Francisco, CA 94158

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Nakakura has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Esophageal Cancer
Stomach Cancer

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. Eric K. Nakakura

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Is Dr. Eric K. Nakakura a top-rated expert for Neuroendocrine Tumor?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Eric K. Nakakura is classified as an Elite expert for Neuroendocrine Tumor, 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. Eric K. Nakakura specialize in?

While Dr. Eric K. Nakakura is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatic Cancer, and Pancreatectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.

Does Dr. Eric K. Nakakura participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Eric K. Nakakura has published 91 articles and abstracts on conditions like Neuroendocrine Tumor. You can view a list of Dr. Eric K. Nakakura's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Eric K. Nakakura accept my insurance?

Dr. Eric K. Nakakura accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-476-2212 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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