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Dr. Frank Zhao, MD

Critical Care Surgery* Age 41
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Dr. Frank Zhao, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in La Jolla, CA.
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Dr. Frank Zhao, MD

Critical Care Surgery* Age 41
La Jolla, CA
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15 years of experience
Dr. Frank Zhao, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in La Jolla, CA.

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Dr. Zhao graduated from Vanderbilt University. Dr. Frank Zhao, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in La Jolla, CA and has 15 years experience. Dr. Zhao currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Dr. Zhao has experience treating conditions like Rib Fracture among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Zhao's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Zhao is board certified in Critical Care Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Wound Repair
Rib Fracture
Intestinal Obstruction
Wound Repair
Rib Fracture
Intestinal Obstruction
Wound Repair
Rib Fracture
Intestinal Obstruction
Appendicitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Constipation
Gallstones
Ileus
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Traumatic Brain Injury
Colectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Barrett's Esophagus
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Lymphangioma
Megacolon
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Appendectomy
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Bladder Surgery
Cystotomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Excision
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Fecal Impaction Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Splenectomy
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Navigate POS
    Medica Choice
    Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
    SignatureValue Alliance
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
    Navigate HMO
    Options PPO
  • Advantage Health Solutions HMO
  • Premium
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Marketplace CA HMO
  • Priority Select HMO
    Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
    Southern CA Select HMO
  • Blue High Performance Network EPO
    Trio ACO HMO
    Access Plus Savenet HMO
    Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
    Platinum Local Access + HMO 25 HMO
    Access Plus HMO
    Blue Shield of California
    Local Access Plus HMO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
  • California Care Small Group HMO
    California Care Large Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    Pathway HMO
    Pathway EPO
    Anthem Blue Connection EPO
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    Salud y Mas Small / Large Group HMO
    CA CommunityCare Network HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Scripps Clinic John R Anderson V Medical Pavillion
    9898 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 824-4285
  2. 2 Scripps Memorial Hospital-La Jolla
    9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 633-7240
  3. 3 Office
    326 Santa Fe Dr Fl 2, Encinitas, CA 92024
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 633-7240
  4. 4 Office
    326 Santa Fe Dr Fl 2, Encinitas, CA 92024
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 824-4285
  5. 5 Office
    550 S Beretania St Ste 509, Honolulu, HI 96813
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (808) 691-8885

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Specialties*
Critical Care Surgery
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Vanderbilt University
    2010
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery
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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. Frank Zhao, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Zhao's profile.

Dr. Frank Zhao, MD is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.

Yes, Dr. Frank Zhao, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA