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Dr. Mari Nakashizuka, MD

Dr. Mari Nakashizuka, MD

General Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Mari Nakashizuka, MD is a general surgeon in Honolulu, HI and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from New York University in 1988. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Pali Momi Medical Center and The Queens Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

321 N Kuakini St Ste 614 Honolulu, HI 96817

Make an Appointment

(808) 533-1676

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Nakashizuka is affiliated with Pali Momi Medical Center Aiea, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Nakashizuka specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Nakashizuka's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nakashizuka

4.5
17 ratings, 7 with a written review
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Dr. Nakashizuka is a brilliant surgeon. I had a lumpectomy in January 2024, and appreciated her data-driven approach to recommending that surgery over more complicated ones. I really respect that she does not contract with a single hospital so that she can refer patients to the one that she feels is best for that particular surgery. She has incredible intelligence and integrity. She is known by all the mammogram technicians for her meticulous and ultimately hard to detect incisions!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Laura – May 27, 2024
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She’s good!
Friendly and caring answered all my questions. She’s very detail oriented. Excellent breast surgeon can barely see my scar.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Heather – Aug 23, 2022
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Dr Mari Nakashizuka
Dr Mari Nakashizuka was wonderful when I was very concerned abut a lump in my breast. She did a lumpectomy & analyzed the lump. She used local anesthesia so I felt nothing. I'm very grateful it wasn't cancer. but if it had been I would hav been totally confident with her as my surgeon.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Jul 16, 2022
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Best Surgeon Ever!!!
The only thing difficult with Dr. Nakashizuka is pronouncing her last name. She is such a wonderful and caring doctor, explaining everything so well. For one who doesn't like surgery, I was very comfortable. Her staff is wonderful, Milly, is a true treasure handling all of the arrangements and a force to be reckoned with.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Jayne Nantkes – May 15, 2022
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Dr. Nakashizuja is an amazingly talented surgeon. She did the lumpectomy on me many years ago and it was so beautifully done. No scarring. My OBGYN was impressed. Love her.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Lucy – May 01, 2021
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Dr. Nakashizuka gets my abosolute highest respect and honor for the way she treats her patients and the expert surgical treatment she offers. I had no pain or discomfort and recovered very quickly. I am very fortunate to have been referred to this highly awarded surgeon. She deserves being referred to as the best Hawaii has in her special field.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
10 others found this helpful
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Jana Holden in Kailua, HI – Feb 15, 2019
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I had two mammograms done on the mainland the end of Sept, 2016. Based on these mammograms, I needed biopsies done. Since we moved to the Big Island, I brought my records to Dr. Gedayloo to arrange for biopsies the middle of November, 2016. Long story short, the biopsies established that I did have a fast growing breast cancer. I was referred to Dr. Mari Nakashizuka (in Honolulu) and saw her on December 30, 2016. I flew to Honolulu because there is no breast specialist surgeon or plastic su
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
13 others found this helpful
Helpful
Eau Claire, WI – Aug 11, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Mari Nakashizuka, MD is a general surgeon in Honolulu, HI and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from New York University in 1988. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Pali Momi Medical Center and The Queens Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

  • General Surgery

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  • New York University

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office321 N Kuakini St Ste 614 Honolulu, HI 96817
1

Practice

Urology Care Inc.1380 Lusitana St Ste 1004 Honolulu, HI 96813
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Pali Momi Medical Center

    98-1079 Moanalua Rd
    Aiea, HI 96701
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • The Queens Medical Center

    1301 Punchbowl St
    Honolulu, HI 96813
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children

    1319 Punahou St
    Honolulu, HI 96826
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