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Kelsey Nakamura, PT, DPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

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Education:

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), University of Southern California
  • Bachelor of Science in Human Biology, University of California, San Diego

As a therapist, Dr. Nakamura believes in working collaboratively with her patient to produce a plan to help reduce their pain and return them to their goals. Dr. Nakamura utilizes mostly exercise therapy with her patients and enjoys getting to know each individual to build a therapeutic alliance with them.

Dr. Nakamura has experience working with athletes, weekend warriors, and veterans, and has previous experience working with people with Parkinson’s disease, balance and falls deficits as well as some experience in wound care. She particularly enjoys working with seniors.

In her spare time, Dr. Nakamura enjoys weightlifting, playing basketball, reading, and exploring different boba shops in Los Angeles.

  • “I'm a painter/muralist and had severe carpel tunnel in my dominate hand growing worse over the years. It's been 3 months since my surgery and I am constantly in disbelief how well my hand has recovered, I can do things like sleep and paint again! Glendale Surgery Center and Raymond Raven are professionals and have a wonderful team to help through the ... ”

    - Mike C.

  • “Now, November 2016, Dr. Mark Mikhael operated on my right foot. He also was a top surgeon. He spent alof of time going over everything with me before surgery in the office. My foot is healing quickly! ”

    - Janet L.

  • “Dr. Jeter is great! Compassionate and quite capable--terrific combination. I highly recommend her for pain management. ”

    - Denise V.

  • “It was efficient, courteous and helpful. I called and they got me in within an hour of my phone call. I didn't wait long, they gave me x-rays and I saw a doctor within 30 min total. ”

    - A.R.

  • “Dr. Feldman is the best doctor I ever got. Thank you for being the dedicated, thoughtful, and compassionate doctor that you are! You always go above and beyond and work tirelessly towards a healthy outcome. ”

    - Kharmen R.

  • “(Dr. Korchek) was straight to the point in everything. You can tell he was experienced. He said…you have a torn labrum in the right shoulder. The surgery went well. The pain wasn't bad.. the team was friendly and fun. I was in and out in no time. ”

    - Jason B.