Mrs. Karen J Nakamoto MD
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
82 Puuhonu Place Suite 208 Hilo HI, 96720About
Dr. Karen Nakamoto is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Hilo, HI. Dr. Nakamoto specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Nakamoto can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Nakamoto can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
Education and Training
Univ of Hi John A Burns Sch of Med, Honolulu Hi 1988
University of Hawaii 1988
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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