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Eric Nakakura
4.8 out of 5 (340)
Eric Nakakura

Eric Nakakura, MD, PHD

Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology | Sarcoma and Connective Tissue Surgical Oncology

Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology Clinic
1825 Fourth St., Fourth Floor,
San Francisco, CA 94158
+3 more locations
(415) 502-5577
4.8 out of 5 (340)
Virtual visits available
4.8 out of 5 (340)
Virtual visits available
Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology Clinic
1825 Fourth St., Fourth Floor,
San Francisco, CA 94158
+3 more locations
(415) 502-5577

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.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery)

  • Fellowships

    Johns Hopkins Hospital, Surgical Oncology

  • Residencies

    Johns Hopkins Hospital, General Surgery

  • Internship

    Johns Hopkins Hospital, General Surgery

  • Degree

    MD, Stanford University School of Medicine

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Where I see patients (4)

    My reviews

    4.8

    Overall Experience
    340 Ratings
    About our process
    Aug 31, 2025
    Exceptionally good
    Aug 09, 2025
    Great service
    Aug 06, 2025
    Good
    Jul 29, 2025
    Dr Nakakura and UCSF provide the best care ever experienced.
    Jul 05, 2025
    Life saver, enhancer.
    Jun 26, 2025
    Amazing Dr. And Staff
    Jun 16, 2025
    This was my first visit with the provider. Too soon to accurately review him but I feel confident in working well with him as things progress.
    May 26, 2025
    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.
    May 16, 2025
    I have a great Doctor which did my 7.50 hr surgery.
    May 02, 2025
    I was expecting a summary of our Zoom televisit. But never got one. I sent a message thru my chart asking Dr for it but got no reply. It's been 5 days.
    Apr 10, 2025
    Excellent service
    Apr 08, 2025
    Dr. Nakakura is amazing. Cancer is hard, and his interventions on my behalf have probably saved my life.
    Apr 01, 2025
    This refers to my meeting with Dr. Nakakura.
    Mar 15, 2025
    Very thankful that this was the care provider that is was referred to.
    Mar 15, 2025
    The doctor is the best doctor I've ever had. I had a complex medical issue and he approached it perfectly, professionally, competently, and confidently. Prior to having the procedure, I was very nervous. His comments as to why I needed the procedure even though there were potential medical problems which could arise from the procedure.were as informative as they could have been. It took me 3 weeks to be able to muster up the courage to finally go through the procedure.I trusted the doctor so much that I put myself in his hands and consented to have the surgery. I'm glad that I did. Today, almost 11 months after the procedure, I have no symptoms and my mris have come back negative for malignancy.
    Mar 06, 2025
    Dr. Nalakura saved my life with his diagnosis and surgery on my four malignant tumors that had been misdiagnosed for years by other doctors.
    Mar 01, 2025
    A very good experience. The Dr. Was lnowledegable and helpful, and describe the process in words we could understand.
    Feb 16, 2025
    I felt that my concerns were heard and respected. This was an informative and excellent contact. I would highly recommend this provider
    Feb 13, 2025
    Dr. Nakakura is a wonderful doctor who listens and gives feedback. I consider myself fortunate that I am in his care.
    Feb 07, 2025
    Was told I would be contacted about an appointment, but found that I was supposed to make it on my chart
    Jan 23, 2025
    Dr. Nakakura is a blessing
    Nov 23, 2024
    Needed more volume and full face. Seemed like he was in a hurry.
    Nov 16, 2024
    At my age I have seen various care providers over the years with good results but I have to say that my care provider for this procedures was beyond the "Very Good" box to check as it has been positively excellent.
    Oct 21, 2024
    Dr. Nakakura and his team were wonderful. I'm grateful for the time they spent with me and my two sons during this tele-visit.
    Oct 13, 2024
    The Dr is always very through, polite and easy to work with.
    Oct 06, 2024
    Dr. Nakakura is the best ... So lucky to have him.
    Oct 04, 2024
    I would have apprecited receiving an after visit summary.
    Sep 27, 2024
    Dr. Nakakura was extremely well prepared and noticed important details that other doctors had missed. He prescribed a different course of treatment than my other doctors at another institution and explained very clearly why he felt his plan would yield better results. Dr. Nakakura is very experienced, and strategic and gave us a lot of hope. My family and I are so grateful to him.
    Sep 26, 2024
    Dr Nakamura and Dr Ko were exceptional in explaining my condition and future care. I like they included my family during the calls.
    Aug 10, 2024
    Very good.
    Aug 08, 2024
    We learned so mych in this appointment tgat had not been discussed by my provider. Excellent in everyway. Thank you!!
    Aug 01, 2024
    Dr. Nakakura is very easy to talk to and gives very clear answers. He is very knowledgeable about the topic and puts or worries at ease.
    Jul 27, 2024
    Outstanding doctor, thank you Dr Nakakura!
    Jul 11, 2024
    Excellent
    Jul 11, 2024
    Best service and communications in my lifetime
    Jul 06, 2024
    Great doctor, attentive to details and patient's concerns.
    Jun 27, 2024
    He and his team were very interested in the fact that I had Sjrogens....
    Jun 11, 2024
    Dr. Nakakura is absolutely the best!
    May 25, 2024
    Not much was really discussed. It seemed to boil down to looking at my MRI seeing there were no Changes and just telling me we were going to keep an eye on it
    May 02, 2024
    I assume that he is the most skilled surgeon for my issue and he came highly recommended. For that I am grateful. I felt more like a case than a person
    Apr 25, 2024
    Dr Nakakura saved my life and in my opinion is the best Dr., Ever!
    Apr 20, 2024
    I'm so happy to have Dr. Eric Nakakura as my Doctor. His staff is awesome as well.
    Mar 22, 2024
    Dr. Nakakura is the perfect match for my as a cancer patient. He addressed all my questions and concerns patiently, thoroughly, and candidly. I also noticed he has made an effort to be both realistic and positive in his responses. I could not expect or have asked for me. I am grateful to Eric.
    Mar 21, 2024
    Excellent care all around
    Mar 14, 2024
    Provider showed expertise and concern
    Mar 13, 2024
    Dr Nakakura is the consummate physician : knowledgable, experienced, wise, practical, skilled, and kind.
    Mar 10, 2024
    I was very pleased with the zoom meeting and Dr.Eric Nakakura was very informative and easy to talk to. UCSF Thankyou
    Jan 09, 2024
    Very friendly doctor and cooperative to solve my fitness problem
    Dec 07, 2023
    I am very pleased with the care I have received from Dr. Nakakura and trust him with my care on the future.

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