Isami Sakai, DO

Dr. Isami Sakai is a general surgeon at Cone Health Alamance Regional Medical Center, where he also serves as Chair of the Department of Surgery. With a deep commitment to patient care and surgical excellence, Dr. Sakai brings both skill and compassion to his practice. Inspired by his father's advice to pursue a profession that requires rare and valuable skills, he found his calling in surgery—a field that allows him to make a direct, meaningful impact on people's lives.

Outside the operating room, Dr. Sakai enjoys motorcycling, a hobby that offers him rare moments of solitude and focus. He values the immediacy and intimacy of surgery, where results are often swift and deeply personal, as surgeons use their hands and expertise to heal. For Dr. Sakai, surgery is more than a profession—it’s a part of his identity, shaped by dedication, precision, and the privilege of helping others.