Character

Nurse

Alyssa Ogawa

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Alyssa Ogawa serves as a nurse in the USS Enterprise-D sickbay under Chief Medical Officer Beverly Crusher. She executes precise procedures including hypospray administration, tissue scans, and scanner calibrations. Loyal and proactive, Ogawa bypasses security protocols to aid Crusher's investigations and voices measured skepticism on inconclusive evidence. Her competence shines in high-stakes medical crises, where she balances protocol adherence with supportive defiance. Close collaboration with Crusher defines her role, marked by professional trust and shared commitment to uncovering medical truths.

117 appearances

Starfleet Medical / Sickbay Operations

Also known as: Alyssa, Ogawa, Nurse Ogawa

Alyssa Ogawa's Journey

A timeline through the narrative

117 moments

Season 4 (12) Season 5 (32) Season 6 (19) Season 7 (54)

S4E14 · Clues

O'Brien's injury reveals domestic vulnerability

Focused and slightly harried, but maintaining professional composure. Her busyness is palpable, and while she is not the center of attention, her state reflects the broader strain on the medical team.

Nurse Alyssa Ogawa is depicted in the background of Sickbay, fully occupied with treating two other crew members. Her presence is marked by her busyness, which Beverly notes when she …

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S4E14 · Clues

Beverly discovers accelerated moss growth

Surface: Calm and professional. Internal: Mildly defensive, as she senses Beverly’s suspicion but lacks the context to understand its gravity.

Alyssa Ogawa glances up from her work in Sickbay as Beverly questions her about the incubation containers. She responds promptly and professionally, denying any involvement in adjusting the lab settings. …

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S4E14 · Clues

Crusher confirms biological anomalies

Neutral and cooperative, with no visible reaction to the findings—her role is functional, not emotional.

Ensign Locklin sits quietly on the diagnostic bed, her arm extended as Dr. Crusher conducts the scan. She remains still and cooperative, her expression neutral throughout the procedure. When dismissed, …

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S4E18 · Identity Crisis

Susanna’s Desperate Confession

Professionally composed but attentive to the emotional weight of the situation, her emotional state is one of quiet concern and readiness to assist in any way possible.

Nurse Ogawa stands by Susanna’s bed, following Beverly Crusher’s instructions to apply the T-cell stimulator. Her actions are precise and attentive, reflecting her training and professionalism. She remains in the …

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S4E18 · Identity Crisis

Susanna’s Transformation Revealed

Professional and attentive, with an underlying sense of urgency. She is fully engaged in the task at hand, her focus on assisting Beverly and ensuring Susanna receives the best possible care. While she may feel the weight of the situation, her demeanor remains steady and composed.

Nurse Ogawa stands by Susanna’s bed, her posture attentive and professional. She follows Beverly’s directions without hesitation, applying the T-cell stimulator to Susanna’s arm as ordered. Her movements are precise …

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S4E18 · Identity Crisis

Bioluminescence reveals hidden infection

Concerned but professionally composed; her focus is on supporting Beverly and ensuring Susanna receives the best possible care.

Nurse Ogawa acts as Beverly’s right hand, urgently summoning her to Sickbay and providing critical updates on Susanna’s condition. She shines a penlight across Susanna’s face, revealing the bioluminescent reaction, …

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S4E18 · Identity Crisis

Beverly discovers Susanna’s genetic erasure

Focused and concerned, with a quiet intensity that reflects her commitment to Susanna’s survival. She channels her emotions into action, ensuring that every step of the medical process is executed flawlessly.

Nurse Ogawa moves with efficient urgency, scanning Susanna’s body with a medical tricorder to confirm the extent of the genetic erosion. She crosses to Susanna’s bedside, her actions synchronized with …

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S4E18 · Identity Crisis

Susanna reveals the alien reproductive truth

Neutral and focused, her attention on the task at hand without awareness of the impending revelation.

Alyssa Ogawa is briefly present in Sickbay, preparing a sedative (10 cc’s of kayolane) as requested by Beverly. Her role in this event is functional and peripheral; she acknowledges Beverly’s …

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S4E18 · Identity Crisis

Susanna reveals alien reproduction threat

Not directly observable, but inferred as focused and composed—her role in this moment is logistical, not emotional. She operates in the background, ensuring the medical team’s readiness for whatever comes next.

Alyssa Ogawa is mentioned in the scene’s setup but does not participate directly in this specific event. Her role in preparing the sedative (10 cc’s of kayolane) for the away …

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S4E18 · Identity Crisis

Picard orders Tarchannen Three quarantine

N/A (not depicted; assumed to be focused and composed).

Nurse Ogawa is implied to be present in Sickbay but does not speak or act in this specific event. Her role is peripheral, her contributions (e.g., monitoring patients, assisting Beverly) …

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S4E18 · Identity Crisis

Geordi’s Vulnerable Gratitude to Susanna

Professionally composed but empathetic, recognizing the need for Geordi and Susanna to have a private moment to process their shared trauma and the depth of their bond.

Beverly Crusher is present at Geordi’s bedside alongside Picard and Susanna. She places Geordi’s VISOR back on his face, restoring his sight and a sense of normalcy. She discusses the …

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S4E23 · The Host

Odan’s symbiont destabilizes Riker’s body

Cautiously optimistic, with underlying skepticism—she is willing to help but remains wary of Odan-in-Riker’s true identity and motives.

Governor Leka engages in a diplomatic briefing with Odan-in-Riker on the Bridge, expressing skepticism about his identity as Odan. She agrees to help convey his message to the factionalized moons …

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Affiliation

Starfleet

Federation Starship Command, Classified Intelligence, and Hierarchical Operations