Mrs. Naomi L. Nakao M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
992 Fifth Avenue New York New York, 10028About
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
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Propofol use during gastrointestinal endoscopy.
- Technology status evaluation report. Transmission of infection by gastrointestinal endoscopy. May 2001.
- Technology Status Evaluation report. Colonoscopy preparations. May 2001.
- Technology status evaluation report. Endoscopic hemostatic devices. May 2001.
- Deconstruction of the endoscope: completing my wish list.
- Combined cautery and retrieval snares for gastrointestinal polypectomy.
Areas of expertise and specialization
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
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