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Dr. George James Nakano, MD

Ophthalmology, Other Specialty
Accepting new patients
47 years of experience
Mid Peninsula Ophthalmology Medical Group 1225 Crane St Ste 200, Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 324-0056

Overview
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Brief Intro

George Nakano has practiced at Mid-Peninsula Ophthalmology Medical Group in Palo Alto since 1982. His emphasis is comprehensive ophthalmology and includes cataract surgery, medical and laser care for glaucoma and routine eye exams for glasses and contact lenses. Dr. Nakano obtained his B.A. degree from The University of California, Berkeley where he graduated with highest honors and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He remained at Cal and earned a Master of Public Health degree and continued in the graduate division for another year in the Ph.D. program in microbiology and immunology. He was also a microbiology laboratory instructor for undergraduate students at Cal . He earned his M.D. degree from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University in New York City . After a one year medical internship at the Children's Hospital in San Francisco , he performed his ophthalmology residency at the University of California , San Francisco . After residency, he was recruited by Mid-Peninsula Ophthalmology to be the cataract surgeon for the group at a time when posterior chamber intraocular lenses were just becoming the procedure of choice. Since then he has performed thousands of cataract surgeries utilizing the latest techniques. Dr. Nakano is an Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine. He is active in the teaching program at Stanford lecturing to medical students and supervising ophthalmology residents in the clinics as well as in microsurgery.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

Ca Pacific Medical Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons - 1978

Languages Spoken

English

Location & Hours

Mid Peninsula Ophthalmology Medical Group
1225 Crane St Ste 200, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Mon:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Ophthalmology
Other Specialty

Conditions Addressed

Acute Conjunctivitis
Cataract
Glaucoma
Keratitis

Procedures Performed

Lasik Surgery

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
Devoted Health

Cancer 86
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 79
Orthopedics 161
Neurology & Neurosurgery 120
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 149
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 161
Diabetes & Endocrinology 65
Children's Hospital 18
Urology 149
Psychiatry 91
Geriatrics 143
Rehabilitation 73
Obsterics & Gynecology 23
Ophthalmology 8
Ear, Nose & Throat 10
Rheumatology 4
Long Term Care 19
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 99