Kanao Otsu, MD, MPH

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

Patient Rating
4.2 out of 5 stars
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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

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.

Otsu K and Phipatanakul W. Review of Belda J et al. Anti-inflammatory Effects of High-Dose Inhaled Fluticasone Versus Oral Prednisone in Asthma Exacerbations. Pediatrics Vol. 122 Supplement November 2008 pp. S215-S216.

Academic Affiliations

Faculty Affiliate at University of Colorado Denver

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Contact Information

  • Office: 877.225.5654

 

Locations

  • National Jewish Health Main Campus
    1400 Jackson St.
    Denver, CO 80206

Patient Ratings

The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our independent rating system, the Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. This survey is about the patient care experience and does not address crucial characteristics like medical decision-making, prescribing the best therapy, and patient outcomes.

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
4.1
Friendliness
4.5
Spoke using clear language
4.4
Provider explained things clearly
4.2
Amount of time spent with you
4.3
Provider included you in decisions
4.2
Confidence in your doctor
4.1
Likelihood of recommending this provider
3.8
 

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 Patient– December, 2018
Would have liked more time with Dr. Ostu. [Unrelated] I felt Dr. Otsu was far more experienced and my time with her was brief.

National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2018
Completely failed to pay attention. Told her we were tapering down [condition] meds per dr. instructions - record says stopped giving meds. Leads to concerns of poor future care. Inattentive & sloppy.

National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2018
we saw many doctors during our trip this particular doctor I would never consult with again. she was scattered and at my final visit she left us completely hanging. my wife and I were just in shock we didn't know what to say. thank god we saw other doctors that gave us explanations support and advice as to what to do next

National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2018
This provider 1st sent her coordinator to explain and then she came and fully explained to me again.

National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2018
I've felt more relaxed after seeing the National Jewish Health providers, [condition]. Much more defined and my primary care provider is now able to understand why I had continuous flare-ups.

National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2018
I would recommend NJH and OTSU if asked but no one will ask.

National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2017
My husband and I feel like she is being very by not talking to my husband when we're there. my husband knows a lot because I had time remembering certain things so my husband would answer and she would not even acknowledge him.

National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2017
Good

National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2017
I am hoping that her methods of treatment will help me with my [condition] I've had for about [number] years

National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2017
We just disagreed a little on the length of treatment, but compromised. And, understandably since she had never seen me before, gave more weight to what my current condition was, than what I claimed my prior baseline was, and, in that light, erred on the side of a more conservative treatment.

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