Kanao Otsu, MD, MPH Make an Appointment Ask a Question Refer Patient Kanao Otsu, MD, is an allergist and immunologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Otsu is in the Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. Assistant Professor Department of Medicine Division of Allergy & Clinical Immunology 5280 Top Doctors 2022 Previously a 5280 Top Doctor America’s Top Doctors 2015 — Castle Connolly, Medical, Ltd. Recognized in America’s Top Doctors — Castle Connolly, Inc. Best Doctors in America® 2019-2020 — Best Doctors, Inc. Recognized in Best Doctors in America® — Best Doctors, Inc. America’s Top Doctors 2020 — Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd. Email Profile Print Profile Patient Rating 3.9 out of 5 stars 120 Patient Ratings 30 Patient Comments Overview Contact Info & Locations Patient Ratings & Comments Programs & Services Allergy Treatment Programs (Adult) Asthma Treatment Program (Adult) Department of Medicine Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (Adult) Immune Deficiency and Immune Dysregulation Disorders Specialties & Conditions Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA) Allergy Angioedema Asthma Eosinophilic Lung Diseases Food Allergies Immune Deficiency and Immune Dysregulation Disorders Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD) Research Areas Food Allergies Allergy Asthma News & Videos Food Allergies Versus Intolerance - Different Conditions with Different Treatments Education Education 2003 - 2004 Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, MPH 1999 - 2003 Medical School for International Health, Ben Gurion University of Negev in Collaboration with Columbia University Health Sciences, MD Residency 2004 - 2008 University of Massachusetts, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Fellowship 2011 - 2012 University of Colorado Denver/National Jewish Health, Asthma, Allergy and Immunology, Research 2009 - 2011 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. 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Provider showed concern 3.8 Friendliness 4 Spoke using clear language 4.3 Provider explained things clearly 3.8 Amount of time spent with you 3.9 Provider included you in decisions 3.8 Confidence in your doctor 3.8 Likelihood of recommending this provider 3.6 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– March, 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 Patient– November, 2022 I felt listened to and cared for!!! National Jewish Health Patient– October, 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 Patient– October, 2022 Dr. Otsu is extremely knowledgeable and I am very comfortable with her care. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2022 Dr Ottiu is amazing. She saved my life. I cried during my last appointment National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2022 Ordered many tests without asking hardly any questions. Did not review medical records transferred at all. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2022 *Dr. Otsu was excellent - great communication. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 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 Patient– June, 2022 I was especially pleased with the listening and consideration given. I have every confidence in the Dr. I was seeing. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2022 Excellent care National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2022 I have been a patient at National Jewish for approximately 25 years. The person making my appointment moved me from the "asthma fellows" that I have seen for all my appointments to this doctor.When the doctor entered the room she said, "Why are you here?" "Oh, you need your prescriptions renewed." The rest of the appointment only continued to show that she was irritated by the appointment and gave the excuse "It's been a long Monday." She reviewed some of my records on the computer and listened to me breath. That was the extent of my checkup.The entire appointment shook my confidence in the care I was receiving. Now, she has not renewed by inhaler that I have used with much success for the last several years. The very reason I had requested my routine checkup. show more National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2022 Dr Otsu is a compassionate and caring physician, as well as highly competent. I am privileged to have her for my physician. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2022 New provider, but no changes in care. Very thorough in reviewing health need and prescriptions. National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2022 Truly miracle workers. I have been under the care of 'renoweed' doctors to no avail. NJH finally figured out what was causing my asthma and my persistent cough. National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2022 I feel Dr. Otsu has really contributed to the quality of my life. Many people with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Syndrome have a hard time finding a doctor who is knowledgeable about the condition, so I feel very very fortunate that I got diagnosis and treatment from Dr. Otsu. Thank goodness for National Jewish and your great doctors!!! National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2022 Felt dismissive and lacked empathy. I also felt like the doctor didn't believe me. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2022 Dr. Otsu was clear, and I appreciated her listening to me re-iterate my request. I feel she is very competent! National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2022 Dr. Otsu Saved me with her 1st diagnosisso grateful to her & Nat'l Jewish! National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2022 I did not have a telemedicine visit. I completed this survey for my in-person visit. National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2022 Your doctors are skilled honest and respectful. Do not change to only one problem. Do not chane the time they change the time they spend with you. National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2022 I work in healthcare - oncology. I was repeatedly interrupted, did not feel heard at all. Provider made decisions about my condition without understanding the full presentation. I was treated like I was less smart, and should just do what I'm told. National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2021 I left my appointment feeling heard and guided. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 She was very compassionate and caring National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 Excellent experience! National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2021 Dr Otsu is always on point with all these categories, kind, sharing, patient, and is very well skilled in her expert care and understanding of emerging data National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2021 Dr. Otsu is great too. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2021 Very good National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2021 Good National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2021 Dr Otsu is an amazing Dr and I am grateful for her care. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2021 before truly knowing my background or seeing any test results I was told i prob could not be helped