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Dr. Franklin Tsai, MD
Gastroenterology* Age 47
Dr. Franklin Tsai, MD
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Dr. Franklin Tsai, MD is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, CA.
Dr. Franklin Tsai, MD
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Dr. Franklin Tsai, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 47
La Jolla, CA
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21 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 21 years experience. Dr. Tsai currently practices at Scripps Green Hospital and are affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital. Dr. Tsai has experience treating conditions like Hemorrhoids, Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis and Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia 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 is not accepting new patients. Dr. Tsai is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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

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    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
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    Blue Shield of California
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    Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
    Access Plus Savenet HMO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Local Access Plus HMO
    Silver 70 PPO
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  • Statewide - AZ EPO
  • Cigna PPO
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    Open Access Plus

Locations

  1. 1 Scripps Green Hospital
    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037

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Based on 4 Reviews
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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
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
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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: Hemorrhoids, Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis and Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Franklin Tsai, MD is affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA