
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 38 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 92 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Nakakura is currently accepting new patients.
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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 practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Alseidi is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.
Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology Clinic
Dr. Kenzo Hirose is a surgeon who cares for patients with benign or cancerous conditions affecting the liver, pancreas and bile ducts. He has expertise in using minimally invasive surgical techniques, which are generally safer and cause less post-op pain than traditional surgery. In his research, Hirose is interested in improving patient outcomes after surgery. Hirose earned his medical degree at Harvard Medical School. He completed a residency in general surgery at UCSF and a fellowship in liver, pancreatic and biliary tract surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Hirose is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Chronic Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Hirose is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. Dr. Hirose is currently accepting new patients.
Breast Care Center
Dr. Michael Alvarado is a cancer surgeon who cares for patients with breast cancer and melanoma at the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center at Mount Zion. In his research, Alvarado conducts trials of radiation therapy for breast cancer. He also studies blood-based and molecular markers with the goal of improving breast cancer screening. Alvarado earned a master's degree in chemistry at the University of Arizona and a medical degree at Dartmouth College’s Geisel School of Medicine. After completing a residency at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, he completed a surgical oncology fellowship at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute at the University of South Florida. Dr. Alvarado is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Melanoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Alvarado is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. Dr. Alvarado is currently accepting new patients.
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 92 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.
- AppendicitisDr. Nakakura isExperienced. Learn about Appendicitis.

