Dr. Elaine Tanaka, MD
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Dr. Elaine Tanaka, MD
About
Dr. Elaine Tanaka, MD is a General Surgeon in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Tanaka currently practices at Ascension Medical Group Wisconsin - Greenfield and are affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Whiteriver Indian Hospital. Dr. Tanaka's office accepts new patients. Dr. Tanaka also speaks Spanish. Dr. Tanaka accepts multiple insurance plans.
Patients said this doctor explains conditions well.
Patients said this doctor is trustworthy.
Patients said the staff was friendly.
Patients said scheduling was easy.
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Experience Check
Insurance Accepted
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Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPONorthern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPOCA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus
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Choice Plus POSNexus Open AccessSignatureValue - CA HMONavigate HMOOptions PPOSignatureValue AllianceNavigate POS
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Open Access PlusCigna HMOLocalPlusCigna PPOSouthern CA Select HMO
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Priority Select HMOBlue Cross Blue Shield of California PPOAdvantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPOSelect PPO
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Choice Care PPONational POSChoice POS
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Marketplace CAMarketplace CA HMO
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Bronze 60 SHOP PPOAccess Plus HMOSilver 70 PPOAccess Plus SavenetBlue Shield of California PPOBronze Full 4500 PPOAccess Plus Savenet HMOTrio ACO HMOPlatinum 90 PPOLocal Access Plus HMO
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Pathway HMOPrudent Buyer Small Group CA PPOCalifornia Care Small Group HMOSelect HMOPrudent Buyer Individual CA PPOAdvantage HMOPrudent Buyer Large Group CA PPOCalifornia Care Large Group HMO
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Pathway-CA HMO
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Blue Card PPOBlueCard PPO
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CA Employer Group Plans HMO
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HealthyBlue Advantage
Locations
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Olde Del Mar Surgical Medical Group, Inc9850 Genesee Ave Ste 570, La Jolla, CA 92037Monday09:00 - 17:00Tuesday09:00 - 17:00Wednesday09:00 - 17:00Thursday09:00 - 17:00Friday09:00 - 17:00
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Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas354 Santa Fe Dr # 100, Encinitas, CA 92024
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Elaine g. Tanaka, M.D. performed excision of my left groin lymph node: Angiomyomatous hamartoma is a benign vascular disorder of unknown etiology. She was wonderful explaining the biopsy results. I highly recommended her! Judy Carlson San Diego
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About Me
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Internship
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University of TX Southwestern
1998
Residency
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University of Ca San Diego|University of Tx Southwestern
1999
Frequently Asked Questions
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.
New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Elaine Tanaka, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Tanaka's profile.
Dr. Tanaka in specializes in General Surgery. See more on Sharecare.
Dr. Tanaka's office is located at 9850 Genesee Ave Ste 570 La Jolla, CA 92037. You can find other locations and directions on Sharecare.
Dr. Tanaka is able to speak Spanish. View profile to see all.
Dr. Tanaka provides telehealth services. Please contact the office to determine whether you are eligible.
Dr. Elaine Tanaka, MD is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Whiteriver Indian Hospital.
Dr. Elaine Tanaka, MD has a star rating of 5.0/5. See more patient feedback on Sharecare.
Hospital Affiliations
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Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA
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Whiteriver Indian Hospital
200 W Hospital Dr, Whiteriver, AZ