Don Ken Nakayama, MD
Pediatric General Surgery

4.9 out of 5,
New patient visits
Piedmont Physicians Pediatric Surgery Columbus
705 17TH St, Ste 403
Columbus, GA 31901-3512
Phone
706-494-4387Fax
833-605-3615
Don Nakayama, MD is Board Certified in Surgery and Pediatric Surgery. Renowned pediatric surgeon, researcher & medical educator Don Nakayama, M.D., MBA, has been appointed senior associate dean of Mercer University School of Medicine's Columbus campus and medical director of pediatric surgery at Piedmont Columbus Regional. He will lead the development of the Pediatric Surgery program at the Children's Hospital at Piedmont Columbus Midtown. He is currently editor-in-chief of The American Surgeon, and assistant editor of the Journal of Pediatric Surgery. He is a member of the American Pediatric Surgical Association and American Board of Surgery, as well as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Provider Information
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Education
University of Pittsburgh, Children's Hospital of Pittisburgh
Medical Education, Pediatric Surgery, 1993
University of California Hospitals
Residency, General Surgery, 1984
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Graduate School, 2001
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Fellowship, Pediatric Surgery, 1986
University of California-San Francisco
Medical Education, 1978
University of North Carolina, North Carolina Children's Hospital
Medical Education, Pediatric Surgery, 2002
Certifications
American Board of Surgery
American Board of Surgery - Pediatric Surgery
Verified Reviews
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4.9 out of 5
57 ratings,
21 reviews
7/25/2025
Confirmed surgery is necessary. And briefed us on time frame, what to expect surgery day.
7/17/2025
I met with his nurse who was very informative and did an excellent job explaining the condition and the procedure.
7/16/2025
Professional kind caring
7/15/2025
Very humble and quick
3/25/2025
Dr. Nakayama was very kind. He explained the process concisely.
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Piedmont Physicians Pediatric Surgery Columbus
705 17TH St, Ste 403 Columbus, GA 31901-3512