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Michael A Nakao, MD

Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, Internal Medicine, Sleep Medicine

Speaks

Languages

Spanish

Provider Groups

  • Innovative Health Alliance of New York

  • SPHP Medical Associates

Primary Contact

518-438-4496
Appointments (New Patients Welcome)
Provider Groups
  • Innovative Health Alliance of New York

  • SPHP Medical Associates

Primary Contact
518-438-4496

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
  • Pulmonary Disease
  • Sleep Medicine

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

Pulmonary & Critical Care Services

5 Palisades Dr
Ste 100
Albany , NY 12205

View hours
Monday
8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday
8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday
8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday
8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday
8:30am - 4:30pm

Additional Resources

Education & Certifications

Education

Education:
SUNY at Stony Brook School of Medicine (1975)

Board Certifications

Sleep Medicine, Sleep Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine Subspecialty (2009)

Critical Care Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine Subspecialty (1987)

Pulmonary Disease, Pulmonary Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine Subspecialty (1980)

Provider Groups

Innovative Health Alliance of New York

SPHP Medical Associates

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.6 out of 5

(102 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

83 Reviews

09/03/2024

Respectful, kind, knowledgeable

08/12/2024

A most sincere thank you to everyone.

07/30/2024

Timely and friendly

07/03/2024

Dr.Nakao explains you need to make you feel better

06/18/2024

I’ll be back😊

05/21/2024

Very good but i expect that from them

05/16/2024

Always have had a good experience

05/15/2024

Very understanding and polite

05/08/2024

Everyone was very friendly and helpful when needed.

04/30/2024

Bit of a wait, but when in the examining room, did not feel rushed.

04/16/2024

Excellent!

04/16/2024

I think the doctor sets the tone for the entire staff, so he has created an atmosphere where staff is responsive to calls and requests.

04/05/2024

On of the best physicians Ron has had.

04/04/2024

Dr. Nakao is great.

03/25/2024

Great experience. Love all from receptionist to the Dr

03/22/2024

very positive

03/19/2024

Life saving services

02/07/2024

Very informative

01/23/2024

I felt that I was well taken care of and everything was explained to me about my condition.

01/05/2024

Dr. Nakao spent a good amount of time with me, but I had so many questions that I have tried to ask during previous appointments and they were ignored. Dr. Nakao paid attention to me and answered my questions.

01/05/2024

Great doctor!!

12/12/2023

He gave me full examination. About my breathing

11/13/2023

My Dr is very courteous and he explains everything in detail so you understand the treatment.. Best Dr ever �

11/02/2023

Knowledgeable care provided

11/02/2023

I just love them

10/09/2023

He gave me samples of an inhaler and it works excellently!

10/06/2023

This doctor is very kind and understand.

09/22/2023

I have been seeing DR. NAKAO FOR SEVERAL YEARS. HE IS GREAT.

09/14/2023

Dr Nakao and staff always make me feel very comfortable. They answer all my questions and I always feel good when I come to the office.

09/08/2023

This was second visit in 2 yrs with dr nakao. I like him very much and im glad to have his help

08/30/2023

He was very good though I wasn't sure I understood everything!

07/23/2023

No because words are not enough.

07/13/2023

Doctor Macao to the time to explain everything

07/12/2023

Not his fault, but he was unfamiliar with my case. He was cautious but helpful in figuring out what to do. Time will tell if it worked.

07/06/2023

Quick, easy to book an appointment .vey professional staff

07/01/2023

they have always been timely. theyve always addressed my concerns

06/27/2023

Entered room with a smile….a positive !

06/26/2023

excellent

06/07/2023

Hecwas very thorough and a but old school but thats ok esp nowadays

05/27/2023

I was very pleased with the provider!

05/22/2023

Excellent Dr.

05/20/2023

The finest care I’ve ever had.

05/07/2023

It was good ... as always.

05/03/2023

He is an excellent doctor

03/23/2023

Was disorganized

03/22/2023

Waiting time was brief and receptionist was professional, kind and courteous

03/12/2023

Informative

03/03/2023

Really not sure.

02/25/2023

My first time with Dr Michael n a KOA and I like him I think he's a very good doctor

01/31/2023

The DR and everyone was so great and caring even though they were SO SO backed up with other people.

11/17/2022

Always treated with kindness and respect.....

07/20/2022

Very good.

04/15/2022

The visit was thorough, informative and well-handled. *Dr. Nakao took the time to address my concerns as well as offer advice and medical information for my care. Thank you *Dr. Nakao!!

04/15/2022

Overall the visit was good no problems.

03/25/2022

*Dr. Nakao was caring, thorough, knowledgeable.

03/23/2022

I believe provider got to root of my problem. Has a plan to correct. Provider. Provider was well informed of me when he came in for my office visit.

03/16/2022

Very satisfied with the physician.

02/15/2022

*Dr. Nakao was very professional & pleasant.

12/17/2021

We went over the results of my scan and talked about other medical issues.

11/22/2021

I have been a pt of Dr Nakao for the last 4+ years. I find him extremely thorough, professional and kind. He is an asset to your hospital. As much as he and his staff have been through in the last 18 months or so, they are all are kind and professional

10/26/2021

Excellent.

08/16/2021

Very caring,

08/04/2021

Very good experience as with all my visits with Nr.Nakao

05/25/2021

*Dr. Nakao was very good & nice.

05/24/2021

Excellent as usual!

05/18/2021

The best there is, great doctor!

05/18/2021

A very nice man. He was very happy - I understood what he was saying.

05/17/2021

Routine visit - always caring, informative & follows thru with concern - I've been going to this MD for many years & he has been very good with treatment due to my diagnosis.

05/17/2021

Good visit - lost of health issues being addressed he knew what he had to work on!

04/04/2021

dr.Nakao is a very compassionate doctor and have excellent listening and clearly explanatory skills.

03/24/2021

It Is Always A Pleasure When I Visit With Dr Nakao I Always Feel Comfortable And Relaxed.

03/15/2021

Not reasonable & demanding. He was cold, arrogant, filled with questions. Why didn't you... the x-ray is not telling me anything. Did not listen to me - That is not an excuse, bedside manner as whole, dry, angry. Note: on seeing me he had nothing to write my concerns. Clean office, I listened as he humiliated me. Left me with no direction out - Hard to ask waited at reception more than 15 min as he wrote in his office - Then another 15 mins as receptionist had to attend other calls. I will never see him again. Ask him to delete my name/file.

02/26/2021

First visit with the provider, and I'm very satisfied and confident with my treatment plan.

02/24/2021

The doctor was very courteous and very respectful and he was down at my level and answered any questions I might've had

01/29/2021

Listens and explains everything to me. Shows real concern and is very thorough when examining and answering all of my concerns and questions. An EXCELLENT provider.

01/29/2021

Dr. Nakao is a very good person, very coedial and knows what my needs are.

01/27/2021

excellent

01/27/2021

Dr. Nakao was empathetic, thorough, friendly, supportive and, above all supremely competent.

01/20/2021

Dr. Nakao is an excellent physician. He went over and above to check for all possibilities concerning my health issues. He referred me to appropriate tests that have led to the resolution of some of my health issues. He is friendly and kind. I'm definitely healthier now than I was before seeing Dr. Nakao. I am grateful to Dr. Nakao.

01/19/2021

very pleased with Dr Nakao. He is very pleasant and answers any questions I have. He helps me with making best choice for my health and makes sure I know all my choices and understand them.

01/15/2021

I am so over amazed every visit with the provider with all the excellent care that is provided.

01/13/2021

when I arrived everyone was very pleasant. they praised me for the change in my health and this made me very happy. my doctor was just as enthused. it felt great to have everyone's support.

01/05/2021

I enjoy talking with *Dr. Nakao.
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