Dr. Eric Nakakura
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 36 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatic Cancer, Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 88 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1825 Fourth St., Fourth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94158
1825 Fourth St., San Francisco, CA 94158
1825 Fourth St., Fourth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94158
1825 Fourth St., Sixth Floor, 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.
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
Adnan Alseidi is a Surgical Oncologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Alseidi is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.
Gynecologic Oncology Center
Dr. Edwin Alexander Alvarez is a gynecologic oncologist at the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. He focuses on the surgical and medical treatment of ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, endometrial cancer and other cancers of the female reproductive system. He performs traditional, complicated and minimally invasive gynecologic surgeries. UCSF recruited Alvarez to serve as director of clinical trials for the Division of Gynecologic Oncology. He is involved with NRG Oncology, a cooperative research group for cancer clinical trials sponsored by the National Cancer Institute. Before coming to UCSF, he directed chemotherapy services for gynecologic cancers at the University of California, Davis. In addition to caring for patients, Alvarez has a strong commitment to teaching medical students, residents and fellows. Dr. Alvarez is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Hysterectomy, and Hernia Surgery.
Breast Care Center
An expert in the treatment of breast cancer, Dr. Cheryl Ewing is a breast surgeon at the UCSF Carol Franc Buck Breast Care Center in San Francisco and the UCSF Breast Cancer Center in Marin. Ewing helped develop two breast surgeries, the lumpectomy with partial breast reconstruction and the nipple-sparing mastectomy. Ewing earned an undergraduate degree at the University of Michigan and her medical degree at Wayne State University. She then completed a fellowship in surgical oncology at the University of Chicago. Before joining UCSF Medical Center in 2001, Ewing directed the University of Chicago's multidisciplinary breast cancer program and had a private practice at St. Vincent Hospital in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Ewing has received numerous awards, including a Susan G. Komen local hero award and a professional development travel award for women in medicine. Dr. Ewing is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Eric Nakakura
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Eric Nakakura?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Eric Nakakura by calling their office at 415-502-5577. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Eric Nakakura a top-rated expert for Neuroendocrine Tumor?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Eric 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 Nakakura specialize in?
While Dr. Eric 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 Nakakura participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Eric Nakakura has published 88 articles and abstracts on conditions like Neuroendocrine Tumor. You can view a list of Dr. Eric 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 Nakakura accept my insurance?
Dr. Eric Nakakura accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-502-5577 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
- Elite
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Nakakura isElite. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Distinguished
- Desmoplastic Small Round Cell TumorDr. Nakakura isDistinguished. Learn about Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Nakakura isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- LiposarcomaDr. Nakakura isDistinguished. Learn about Liposarcoma.
- PancreatectomyDr. Nakakura isDistinguished. Learn about Pancreatectomy.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Nakakura isDistinguished. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- PancreatoblastomaDr. Nakakura isDistinguished. Learn about Pancreatoblastoma.
- Advanced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Nakakura isAdvanced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Nakakura isAdvanced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- Ampullary CancerDr. Nakakura isAdvanced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Nakakura isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Bone TumorDr. Nakakura isAdvanced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Nakakura isAdvanced. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- Experienced
- AcrospiromaDr. Nakakura isExperienced. Learn about Acrospiroma.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Nakakura isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Adrenal CancerDr. Nakakura isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Cancer.
- Adrenocortical CarcinomaDr. Nakakura isExperienced. Learn about Adrenocortical Carcinoma.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Nakakura isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- AppendectomyDr. Nakakura isExperienced. Learn about Appendectomy.