
Overview
Dr. Misako Nagasaka is a board-certified UCI Health oncologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of lung and thyroid cancers. Her clinical interests also early-phase clinical trials, medical ethics and survivorship care for patients.She received her medical degree as well as a PhD from St. Marianna University School of Medicine in Kawasaki, Japan. She completed a residency in internal medicine at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital in New York City, followed by a fellowship in hematology and oncology at Wayne State University School of Medicine's Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit, Mich.Her research interests include molecular targeted therapy for lung cancer, immunotherapy and ways to improve patient outcomes. Prior to joining UCI Health, she served as an assistant professor and researcher at Wayne State and the Karmanos institute, she was the principal site investigator on more than 20 lung cancer studies.Nagasaka, who is fluent in Japanese, sees patients at the UCI HealthChao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center in Orange.
Dr. Nagasaka is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Gastrostomy.
Dr. Nagasaka is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology, American Board Of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 213 peer reviewed articles and participating in 17 clinical trials. Dr. Nagasaka is currently accepting new patients.
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Clinical Research
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Dr. Warren A. Chow is a board-certified UCI Health oncologist who specializes in melanoma and sarcomas. He serves as associate director for clinical services at the UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center.He received his medical degree from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, Ill. He completed an internship and residency in internal medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Next he received fellowship training in medical oncology, hematology and bone marrow transplantation at the City of Hope in Duarte, Calif., where he served nearly 30 years as a clinician and researcher conducting bench-to-bedside studies in both bone and soft-tissue sarcomas.The recipient of numerous research grants from the National Cancer Institute, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Melanoma Research Foundation and many others, Chow has been the principal investigator on more than three dozen clinical trials. He is the author of more than 80 publications and four book chapters, and he serves on the editorial boards of the journalsPLOS ONE,F1000 ResearchandScientific Reports (Nature). Dr. Chow is highly rated in 35 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Synovial Sarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Liposarcoma, and Chondrosarcoma. Dr. Chow is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine.
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"Dr. Lauren C. Pinter-Brown is a board-certified, fellowship-trained UCI hematologist-oncologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with lymphomas.A nationally recognized expert, Pinter-Brown has a longstanding interest in malignant lymphoma, with a particular focus on T-cell and skin lymphomas. Her clinical interests also include antiphospholipid, B-cell lymphoma, Hodgkin's lymphoma, mycosis fungoides, non-Hodgkins lymphoma, stem-cell transplant and Waldenstrom's disease.She her medical degree at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Medical School, followed by an internship and residency in internal medicine at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. She completed a fellowship in hematology and oncology at the Keck School of Medicine at USC.A prolific clinical investigator, Pinter-Brown has made important contributions to several clinical trials that led to approval of new drugs for the treatment of T-cell lymphoma. Her research focus is on optimizing treatment options for patients with lymphoma, especially cutaneous and T-cell lymphomas. Her primary goal is to care for patients through diagnosis, treatment and beyond and to ensure that they are able ""to live their best life.""". Dr. Pinter-Brown is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses T-Cell Lymphoma, Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Pinter-Brown is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology, American Board Of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine.
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Dr. Stefan O. Ciurea is a UCI Health hematologist and director of the Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy Program at the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center.Ciurea earned his medical degree at Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmaceuticals in Iasi, Romania. He completed an internal medicine residency at UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg in Harrisburg, Pa. He then completed a fellowship in hematology-oncology at University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine, followed by a fellowship in stem cell transplantation and cellular therapy at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.Before joining the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center to lead its program in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and cellular therapy, Ciurea served for more than a decade on the faculty of the MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Department of Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy.Ciurea is the author of more than 150 peer-reviewed publications and more than 10 book chapters. He also has served as principal investigator on multiple clinical trials, including investigator-initiated trials. He has been invited to speak at more than 50 meetings and conferences around the world, including as keynote speaker. Dr. Ciurea is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Leukemia, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Ciurea is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Misako M. Nagasaka
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Misako M. Nagasaka?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Misako M. Nagasaka by calling their office at 714-456-8000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Misako M. Nagasaka a top-rated expert for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Misako M. Nagasaka is classified as an Elite expert for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), 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. Misako M. Nagasaka specialize in?
While Dr. Misako M. Nagasaka is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, and EGFR Positive Lung Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.
Does Dr. Misako M. Nagasaka participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Misako M. Nagasaka has published 213 articles and abstracts on conditions like Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). You can view a list of Dr. Misako M. Nagasaka's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Misako M. Nagasaka accept my insurance?
Dr. Misako M. Nagasaka accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-456-8000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Nagasaka isElite. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Lung CancerDr. Nagasaka isElite. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
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- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Nagasaka isDistinguished. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Large-Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Nagasaka isDistinguished. Learn about Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Nagasaka isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Nagasaka isDistinguished. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)Dr. Nagasaka isDistinguished. Learn about Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).
- Squamous Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Nagasaka isDistinguished. Learn about Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.
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- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Nagasaka isAdvanced. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Nagasaka isAdvanced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Nagasaka isAdvanced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
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- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Nagasaka isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Adult T-Cell LeukemiaDr. Nagasaka isExperienced. Learn about Adult T-Cell Leukemia.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Nagasaka isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Brain TumorDr. Nagasaka isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Breast CancerDr. Nagasaka isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Nagasaka isExperienced. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- Colorectal CancerDr. Nagasaka isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Nagasaka isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Nagasaka isExperienced. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- GastrostomyDr. Nagasaka isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
- Laryngeal CancerDr. Nagasaka isExperienced. Learn about Laryngeal Cancer.
- Liver CancerDr. Nagasaka isExperienced. Learn about Liver Cancer.
- Lung NodulesDr. Nagasaka isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Lynch SyndromeDr. Nagasaka isExperienced. Learn about Lynch Syndrome.
- Medullary Thyroid CarcinomaDr. Nagasaka isExperienced. Learn about Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.
- MelanomaDr. Nagasaka isExperienced. Learn about Melanoma.
- MesotheliomaDr. Nagasaka isExperienced. Learn about Mesothelioma.
- Metastatic Pleural TumorDr. Nagasaka isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Pleural Tumor.
- Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS)
- Multiple Endocrine NeoplasiaDr. Nagasaka isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia.
- Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1Dr. Nagasaka isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1.
- Nasopharyngeal CarcinomaDr. Nagasaka isExperienced. Learn about Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma.
- Oral Squamous Cell CarcinomaDr. Nagasaka isExperienced. Learn about Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Nagasaka isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Pancreatic Ductal AdenocarcinomaDr. Nagasaka isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma.
- Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)Dr. Nagasaka isExperienced. Learn about Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC).
- Smoldering Multiple MyelomaDr. Nagasaka isExperienced. Learn about Smoldering Multiple Myeloma.
- Stomach CancerDr. Nagasaka isExperienced. Learn about Stomach Cancer.
- Throat CancerDr. Nagasaka isExperienced. Learn about Throat Cancer.
- Thymic Epithelial TumorDr. Nagasaka isExperienced. Learn about Thymic Epithelial Tumor.
- Thyroid CancerDr. Nagasaka isExperienced. Learn about Thyroid Cancer.


