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Dr. Franklin Tsai, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 46
Dr. Franklin Tsai, MD
4.0 (4 Ratings)

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Dr. Franklin Tsai, MD is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, CA.
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Dr. Franklin Tsai, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 46
La Jolla, CA
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Franklin Tsai, MD is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, CA.

About

Dr. Tsai graduated from UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN COLORADO. Dr. Franklin Tsai, MD is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, CA and has 20 years experience. Dr. Tsai currently practices at Mercy Physicians Medical Group,Scripps Clinic and are affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Scripps Green Hospital. Dr. Tsai has experience treating conditions like Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Tsai received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Tsai's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Tsai is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Duodenal Polypectomy
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Duodenal Polypectomy
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Duodenal Polypectomy
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Colorectal Polyp
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Dysphagia
Esophagitis
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Reflux Esophagitis
Abdominal Pain
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Celiac Disease
Chronic Gastritis
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diarrhea
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Enteritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroptosis
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Cholangitis
Cirrhosis
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Dehydration
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gastroparesis
Giardiasis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Tuberculosis
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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    Priority Select HMO
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    Platinum 90 PPO
    Platinum Local Access + HMO 25 HMO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
    Blue High Performance Network EPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Trio ACO HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Scripps Clinic
    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 554-8689
  2. 2 Scripps Clinic John R Anderson V Medical Pavillion
    9898 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 824-4151
  3. 3 Scripps Clinic John R Anderson V Medical Pavillion
    9898 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 455-9100
  4. 4 Office
    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd # 203, La Jolla, CA 92037
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 554-8880

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Patient Reviews
Dec 06, 2023
Performed two diagnostic procedures excellently with a great team. I did the sigmoidoscopy without anesthesia and watched the entire procedure on his big screen. He removed two benign polyps from my duodenum during the endoscopy. Excellent follow-up.
— Dec 06, 2023
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Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN COLORADO
    2004
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Board Certifications

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  • Gastroenterology
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Franklin Tsai, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Tsai's profile.

Dr. Tsai frequently treats the following conditions: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Franklin Tsai, MD is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Scripps Green Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Franklin Tsai, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA

  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

    4077 5th Ave, San Diego, CA

  • Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA