Makoto Nishimura, MD
Gastroenterologist
Titles
Attending Physician
Clinical Expertise
Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD); Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD); Single Balloon Enteroscopy; Colonoscopy; EUS-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration; EUS-Guided Celiac Plexus Neurolysis
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Dr. Nishimura accepts the following list of insurance providers. Select your insurance provider to see more details.
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO, EPO PPO, POS, Transplant
Payor Type: Medicare/Medicare Advantage
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO, PPO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, EPO, HMO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO, EPO PPO, POS
Payor Type: Medicaid/Managed Medicaid
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): Supplemental
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, HMO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): POS, EPO, HMO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, EPO, HMO
Payor Type: Medicaid/Managed Medicaid
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO
Payor Type: Medicare/Medicare Advantage
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, HMO
Payor Type: Medicare/Medicare Advantage
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, HMO, DSN
Payor Type: Medicaid/Managed Medicaid
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO, EPO
Payor Type: Medicaid/Managed Medicaid
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO
Payor Type: Medicare/Medicare Advantage
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO
Payor Type: Medicare/Medicare Advantage
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): EPO, HMO, PPO, POS
Payor Type: Medicaid/Managed Medicaid
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO
Payor Type: Medicare/Medicare Advantage
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO, PPO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO EPO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): EPO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): EPO
Payor Type: Medicare/Medicare Advantage
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, HMO
Payor Type: Medicaid/Managed Medicaid
In Network Coverage Type(s): State Government
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, EPO
Payor Type: Medicaid/Managed Medicaid
In Network Coverage Type(s): State Government
Payor Type: Medicaid/Managed Medicaid
In Network Coverage Type(s): State Government
Payor Type: Medicare/Medicare Advantage
In Network Coverage Type(s): Federal Government
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): Supplemental
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO/OAP
Payor Type: Other
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, EPO, HMO
Payor Type: Medicare/Medicare Advantage
In Network Coverage Type(s): TBD
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO/EPO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, EPO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): State Government
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, HMO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, HMO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, HMO
Contact and Location
- 212-639-6029 Office Phone
- Speaks English and Japanese
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Education
MD, Jichi Medical University, Tochigi, Japan
Residencies
Japanese Red Cross Kumamoto Hospital
Fellowships
Gastroenterology – Jichi Medical University, Tochigi, Japan; Gastroenterology – Japanese Red Cross Kumamoto Hospital, Kumamoto, Japan; Oncology – Cancer Institute Hospital, Tokyo, Japan; Advanced Interventional Endoscopy – University of California, Irvine Medical Center
Board Certifications
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (JGES); Internal Medicine (JSIM)
I am a board-certified gastroenterologist who specializes in using minimally invasive endoscopic techniques to diagnosis and treat gastrointestinal cancers. I have particular expertise in performing endoscopic submucosal dissections (ESD) to safely remove gastrointestinal tumors. ESD allows patients to avoid extensive surgeries and the long recovery times they often require.
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ESD was originally developed in my home country of Japan in the early 2000s. Doctors are still learning how it can be best used to help people with gastrointestinal cancers. I am one of a few gastroenterologists in the United States who have extensive experience performing ESD. I have successfully treated more than 950 people with this technique.
When I meet with patients who have an early-stage cancer, they are often worried about having to undergo a big operation. In many cases, I reassure them that we can find an option that will effectively treat their disease without drastically interfering with their life. If necessary, I will perform additional endoscopic tests to ensure that we make the best treatment decisions together.
We can also use minimally invasive techniques to help people with more-advanced cancers. For example, for people who have stomach (gastric) submucosal tumors, I can work with a surgeon to perform combined endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery.
My research involves looking for more ways to use endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) to treat pancreatobiliary cancers. I am currently working on a clinical trial with my colleagues in Japan to study how we can use EUS to deliver new medicines directly to pancreatic tumors that cannot be removed.
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Clinical Trials
- Clinical Trials Co-Investigated by Dr. Nishimura
- A Phase IB Study of CAR T-Cell Therapy in People with Advanced Stomach or Pancreatic Cancers
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Disclosures
Doctors and faculty members often work with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology, and life sciences companies, and other organizations outside of MSK, to find safe and effective cancer treatments, to improve patient care, and to educate the health care community.
MSK requires doctors and faculty members to report (“disclose”) the relationships and financial interests they have with external entities. As a commitment to transparency with our community, we make that information available to the public.
Makoto Nishimura discloses the following relationships and financial interests:
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Boston Scientific
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Lumendi LLC
Provision of Services
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Olympus
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Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Provision of Services
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