Kanao Otsu
Kanao Otsu, MD, is an allergist and immunologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Otsu is in the Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
Associate Professor
Department of Medicine
Division of Allergy & Clinical Immunology

Education

Education
Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, MPH
Medical School for International Health, Ben Gurion University of Negev in Collaboration with Columbia University Health Sciences, MD
Residency
University of Massachusetts, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
Fellowship
University of Colorado Denver/National Jewish Health, Asthma, Allergy and Immunology, Research
University of Colorado Denver/ National Jewish Health, Asthma, Allergy and Immunology

Board Certification

American Board of Pediatrics
American Board of Allergy and Immunology

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology
American College of Allergy Asthma and Immunology
American Academy of Pediatrics, Fellow (FAAP)

Publications

Abbott J, Ehler AC, Jayaraman D, Reynolds PR, Otsu K, Manka L, Gelfand EW. Heterozygous IKKβ activation loop mutation results in a complex immunodeficiency syndrome. .J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2021 Feb;147(2):737-740.

Otsu K, Wang Q, Guo R, Dreskin SC. Epitope analysis of Ara h 2 and Ara h 6: characteristic patterns of IgE-binding fingerprints among individuals with similar clinical histories. Clin Exp Allergy. 2015; (45) 471-484.

Otsu K and Fleischer DM. Desensitization to Foods: present state of the art. Curr Allergy Asthma Rep. 2012; 12(1): 48-54.

Otsu K and Dreskin SC. Peanut Allergy An evolving challenge. Discov Med. 2011; 12(65):319-28.

Sheehan WJ, Rangsithienchai PA, Muilenberg ML, Rogers CA, Lane JP, Ghaemghami J, Rivard DV, Otsu K, Hoffman EB, Israel E, Gold DR, Phipatanakul W. Mouse Allergens in Urban Elementary Schools and Homes of Children with Asthma. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2009 February; 102(2): 125-130.

 

Academic Affiliations

Faculty Affiliate at University of Colorado School of Medicine

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Contact Information

  • Office: 877.225.5654

Patient Ratings

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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.
 

Provider showed concern
4.3

Friendliness
4.3

Provider explained things clearly
4.3

Spoke using clear language
4.5

Amount of time spent with you
4.2

Provider included you in decisions
4.3

Confidence in your doctor
4.2

Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.2
 

Comments

Comments are collected in our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Surveys. Patients are de-identified to protect confidentiality and patient privacy. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.
 

National Jewish Health PatientMay, 2023
Good experience. *Kanao was helpful and informative. *Kanao is very nice and answered all of my questions.

National Jewish Health PatientMarch, 2023
Dr. Checkmadian (phonetic sp.) was thoroughly familiar with my chart, went over and explained my lab results in great detail, I was ver pleased with his care. Dr. Otsu answered my questions and thoroughly explained next steps In case of allergy episodes. It was a second opinion appointment. They verified and agreed with Dr. Patel and had no specific follow up in my case.

National Jewish Health PatientNovember, 2022
I felt listened to and cared for!!!

National Jewish Health PatientOctober, 2022
I didn't leave feeling very positive about the outcome of my visit or the extent Dr Otsu was willing to be involved .

National Jewish Health PatientOctober, 2022
Dr. Otsu is extremely knowledgeable and I am very comfortable with her care.

National Jewish Health PatientSeptember, 2022
Dr Ottiu is amazing. She saved my life. I cried during my last appointment

National Jewish Health PatientJune, 2022
Ordered many tests without asking hardly any questions. Did not review medical records transferred at all.

National Jewish Health PatientJune, 2022
*Dr. Otsu was excellent - great communication.

National Jewish Health PatientJune, 2022
Dr Otsu answered my questions extremely well. I left feeling that I had more information about my lung disease. Dr Otsu always seems to understand my concerns and is both truthful and encouraging. I like seeing her very much, and I feel very fortunate to have such outstanding care.

National Jewish Health PatientJune, 2022
I was especially pleased with the listening and consideration given. I have every confidence in the Dr. I was seeing.

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