Eric Kaoru Nakakura, MD
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Eric Kaoru Nakakura, MD
Surgeon - Complex General Surgical Oncology

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  • Board Certified

Biography

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 retroperiton… Read more ›

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The care provider said simple things like "nice to meet you " and "yours are" (referring to the small size of my tumors) which made a difference to me.…

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Provider Training

UniversityDegreeFocusGraduated
Stanford University School of MedicineDoctorateOther1995

InstitutionFocusYear
Fellowship - Johns Hopkins HospitalSurgical Oncology2004
Internship - Johns Hopkins HospitalGeneral Surgery1996
Residency - Johns Hopkins HospitalGeneral Surgery2003

CertificationCert. BodyYear
SurgerySurgeryNot Specified
SurgerySurgeryNot Specified

Experience & Accolades

DistinctionInstitutionYear
San Francisco Super Doctors 2012

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Languages Spoken
English
Medical Specialties
  • Surgeon - Sub-Specialty: Complex General Surgical Oncology

Years In Practice: 24 (started in 2002)

Accepts New Patients: Yes

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Average Rating: 5.0
Number of Reviews: 10
Most Recent Review: 07/07/2026
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Listening Skills 5.0
Clear Explanations 5.0
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“The care provider said simple th...”

The care provider said simple things like "nice to meet you " and "yours are" (referring to the small size of my tumors) which made a difference to me.

Anonymous 07/07/2026
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“Dr. Nakakura is very kind and ea...”

Dr. Nakakura is very kind and easy to talk with. He explains things very well

Anonymous 02/20/2026
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“Meeting with Dr. Nakakura is alw...”

Meeting with Dr. Nakakura is always a wonderful experience because he is such an expert in his field and he guides us in our interpretations of the CT scans of the tumors.

Anonymous 12/04/2025
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“I have no issue. Every thing is ...”

I have no issue. Every thing is explain correctly

Anonymous 09/23/2025
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“Life saver, enhancer....”

Life saver, enhancer.

Anonymous 07/05/2025
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“Excellent since I was first care...”

Excellent since I was first cared by UCSF since I was a boy of 12 yr old.

Anonymous 05/16/2026
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“Very good experience...”

Very good experience

Anonymous 12/04/2025
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“We gave several friends who are ...”

We gave several friends who are being cared for by this team, so we have confidence in my care.

Anonymous 11/29/2025
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Good

Anonymous 08/06/2025
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“I really appreciated this call. ...”

I really appreciated this call. We talked succinctly, he understood my concerns and we formulated a plan. It was easy and straightforward. And he spoke to me respectfully. I left very happy.

Anonymous 05/26/2025

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