Leah Y. Nakamura
MD
About Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura
Bio
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.
Specialties
Urology
Focus areas
Urology
location
Laguna Hills
23961 Calle de la Magdalena, Ste 500, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 Phone: (949) 855-1101 • Fax: (949) 855-8710
Mission Viejo
26691 Plaza Ste 120, Mission Viejo, CA 92691 Phone: (949) 855-1101 • Fax: (949) 855-8710
Irvine
16305 Sand Canyon Rd Ste 200, Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 855-1101 • Fax: (949) 855-8710
Huntington Beach
10110 Adam Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92646 Phone: (949) 855-1101 • Fax: (949) 855-8710
Accepted insurance
See all insurance accepted
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Scan
- United Healthcare
Accepting new patients
Yes
Hoag affiliations
Hoag Physician Partners
Languages
English
Background
Certification
American Board of Urology
Urology
American Board of Urology
Urology
Education
Medical Education
n/a, University of Hawaii
Internship
General Surgery, Mayo Clinic
Residency
Urology, Mayo Clinic
Fellowship
Urology, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, University of California, Los Angeles