Mrs. Naomi L. Nakao M.D., Nurse
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Mrs. Naomi L. Nakao M.D.

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

4/5(22)
992 Fifth Avenue New York New York, 10028
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4/5

About

Naomi L. Nakao, MD, FACG, FASGE, works at Granit Medical Innovations, LLC in New York, New York. Dr. Nakao has specific interest in advancing women's interests in Medicine and has been an active member of the ACG Women's Committee for the past 6 years.  She is also a passionate inventor, having 82 patents, as well as serving on the ASGE Technology Committee. Dr. Nakao currently is Chair of the ASGE Invention Innovation Special Interest Group (II-SIG), enabling her to form relationships with medical innovators in the US and worldwide. Dr. Nakao is a dedicated doctor in her medical field and also is an Associate Professor at the Beth Israel Medical Center and the Albert Einstein School of Medicine. With 36 years of experience and success, Dr. Nakao credits her love of practicing medicine for all of her acheivements.

Education and Training

Stony Brook University

Suny At Stony Brook Hlth Sci Ctr, Stony Brook Ny 1976

State University of New York Upstate Medical University 1976

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine-Internal Medicine

Gastroenterology

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 48 years of experience

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Areas of expertise and specialization

Gastroenterology

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Local, Regional, National, and International Public Speaking -
  • An Inventor with 82 Patents -
  • Associate Professor of Medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center and at the Albert Einstein School of Medicine -

Treatments

  • Gastrointestinal Problems (stomach & Intestines)

Professional Memberships

  • Member International Association of HealthCare Professionals 

Fellowships

  • Beth Israel Medical Center

Professional Society Memberships

  • American College of Gastroenterology

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Her Love of Practicing Medicine

Favorite professional publications

  • American Journal of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

Mrs. Naomi L. Nakao M.D.'s Practice location

992 Fifth Avenue -
New York, New York 10028
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New patients: 212-772-7100
www.granitmedical.com

992 5TH AVE -
NEW YORK, NY 10028
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New patients: 212-772-7100
Fax: 212-772-1621

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Patient Experience with Dr. Nakao


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Mrs. Naomi L. Nakao M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 22 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Gastroenterologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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