Leah Y. Nakamura, MD
Leah Y. Nakamura, MD
Urology
Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
Affiliation
- Hoag Physician Partners
Language
- English
About Dr. Nakamura
Dr. Nakamura comes to Orange County Urology Associates from the UCLA Department of Urology, where she completed a two-year clinical fellowship in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery. Special interests of Dr. Nakamura include patients with urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and surgical mesh complications.Dr. Nakamura says her style of interaction with patients is informative and interpretive. “I present patients with factual information, make sure they have an understanding of their options, and work closely with them to come up with the best treatment plan possible. ““I truly believe that treating a patient is a team effort from multiple disciplines, with the patient being the leader – not the physician. It is our job to help the patient make the best choices possible for their health and quality of life,” she said.In her personal live, Dr. Nakamura keeps very physically fit. She enjoys running half-marathons, basketball, softball, hiking, stand-up paddle boarding, and traveling.
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Conditions Treated
- Bladder Hernia
- Dyspareunia
- Pelvic Pain
- Postpartum Pelvic Floor Issues
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Urinary Incontinence
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Education
- Medical Education - University of Hawaii (n/a)
- Internship - Mayo Clinic (General Surgery)
- Residency - Mayo Clinic (Urology)
- Fellowship - University of California, Los Angeles (Urology, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery)
Board Certification
- American Board of Urology - Urology
- American Board of Urology - Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
Affiliations
- Hoag Physician Partners
Area of Focus
- Urology, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
The physicians listed in this directory are members of the organized Medical Staff of Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian. They are not employees or agents of Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian. Each physician is responsible for their own services.