

Oncology
Eric Nakakura, MD
Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology
San Francisco, CA
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 researc
30+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Education & Training
- Fellowship: Johns Hopkins Hospital (2004)
- Residency: Johns Hopkins Hospital (2003)
- Internship: Johns Hopkins Hospital (1996)
- Medical School: Stanford University School of Medicine (1995)
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2012-2026 (15 years)
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Surgical Oncology
Conditions & Treatments
Biliary CancerCancer SurgeryGI OncologyEndocrine CancersSurgical Oncology
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- UCSF Health
- Sutter Roseville Medical Center
- UCSF Medical Center
Experience
30+ years in practice