Dr. Denny Nakayama, MD

Rheumatology*•Male•Age 74

Rheumatology*

Dr. Denny Nakayama, MD is a rheumatologist in Honolulu, HI and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Nakayama has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT DENVER in 1976. He is affiliated with Kuakini Medical Center.

Dr. Denny Nakayama, MD

Practice

321 N Kuakini St Ste 814 Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 545-4660
(808) 545-4660

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Nakayama specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Rheumatology. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Clean Hospital
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Dr. Nakayama's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nakayama

3.2
19 ratings, 8 with a written review
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2 star
11%
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1 star
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No result does not do off island patients referred back to idiot on Molokai and still suffering thanks for the cost
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Robert B Dugger – Feb 11, 2022
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dr nakayama and his staff are amazing!!!! he has been my rheumatologist since 2009 and continues to give me exceptional care and service. much mahalos for ur kokua and malama!!??
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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May 22, 2020
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What a disappointment, I've seen several doctors and specialists and this by far was the worst visit I've ever had. Completely did NOT care about me, did not let me answer questions without cutting me off, spent less than 10 minutes with me after flying inter island to see him. Seems he just likes to stack up the appointments and bulldoze through them as fast as possible. I would never recommend this doctor to anybody.His diagnosis was if I had a better attitude maybe I wouldn't feel so bad. Joke of a doctor, really.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Sandy – Dec 03, 2019
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I wouldn’t advise a polymyalgia rheumatica patient to see Dr Nakayama. He seemed very uninformed in his treatment of PMR.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 17, 2019
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I had to fly interisland to see him and was left disappointed. I got in early to see him but he barely spent 10 minutes speaking with me. He didn't make me feel comfortable. He barely asked any questions and didn't take my concerns seriously. Waste of time and money.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Hilo, HI – Sep 21, 2017
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Always easy to talk to. He gives you options and allows you to choose what works best for you.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Pearl City, HI – May 02, 2017
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Has or chooses to not use good bedside manner. Unprofessional. Asked personal exam questions in open area rather than take his time to do it in exam room.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
6 others found this helpful
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Honolulu, HI – Aug 10, 2016
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Office staff are great. Dr. Nakayama is awesome. I wish there was a Rheumatologist on Maui like him. He takes the time to thoroughly exam you and listens to any concerns and addresses them. He's awesome - went to him for years before relocating to another island.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Kara Y. in Wailuku, HI – Mar 25, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Denny Nakayama, MD is a rheumatologist in Honolulu, HI and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Nakayama has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT DENVER in 1976. He is affiliated with Kuakini Medical Center.

  • Rheumatology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Of Colorado At Denver

    Medical School, 1976
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Rheumatology
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Locations

Practice

Denny A. Nakayama M.D. Inc.321 N Kuakini St Ste 814 Honolulu, HI 96817
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Kuakini Medical Center

    347 N Kuakini St
    Honolulu, HI 96817
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

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

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

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

    2% higher than the national average

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