Rheumatology
Mary Nakamura, M.D.
Professor
San Francisco, CA
Dr. Mary Nakamura is a rheumatologist who specializes in caring for patients with rheumatoid arthritis. She directs the UCSF Rheumatoid Arthritis Clinic.In research, Nakamura is interested in cells of the innate immune system (the immune system with which people are born, as opposed to adaptive immunity, which develops in response to a real or perceived health threat). Her research also focuses on osteoimmunology (a field that explores how the immune system and skeletal system interact).Nakamura
40+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Education & Training
- Fellowship: VA Medical Center SF - GME (1994)
- Residency: UCSF Medical Center GME/RESEARCH (1989)
- Internship: UCSF Medical Center GME/RESEARCH (1987)
- Medical School: Yale University School of Medicine (1986)
Peer Recognition
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Clinical Rheumatology
Conditions & Treatments
GoutLupusPsoriatic ArthritisRheumatoid ArthritisSclerodermaSjogren SyndromeAnkylosing Spondylitis
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- UCSF Health
- UCSF Medical Center
Experience
40+ years in practice