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Dr. George Tanaka, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 60
Dr. George Tanaka, MD
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Dr. George Tanaka, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Oakland, CA.
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Dr. George Tanaka, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 60
Oakland, CA
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience
Dr. George Tanaka, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Oakland, CA.

About

Dr. Tanaka graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1992 and completed a residency at California Pacific Med Ctr-California.Dr. George Tanaka, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Oakland, CA and has 32 years experience. Dr. Tanaka currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center-Alta Bates Campus and CPMC Van Ness Campus. Dr. Tanaka has experience treating conditions like Hypotony of Eye among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Tanaka received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Dr. Tanaka's office accepts new patients. Dr. Tanaka also speaks Japanese. Dr. Tanaka is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hypotony of Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Glaucoma
Hypotony of Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Glaucoma
Hypotony of Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Glaucoma
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Astigmatism
Cataract
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Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Dry Eyes
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Eye Infections
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Ocular Hypertension
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Cataract Removal Surgery
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Goniotomy
Tear Duct Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Blindness
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Dacryoadenitis
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Eye Cancer
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Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Hordeolum
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Iridocyclitis
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Nystagmus
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinoblastoma
Stye
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Ulcerative Blepharitis
Uveitis
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Visual Field Defects
Anterior Vitrectomy
Conjunctivoplasty
Eye Surgery
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
Trabeculotomy Ab Externo
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
    Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Medicare
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Aetna
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Chinese Community Health Plan (CCHP)
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Humana
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • WellPoint
  • United Healthcare
  • Hill Physicians Medical Group
  • Local Access Plus HMO
    Access Plus Savenet
  • Health Net
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • WellCare PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Crystal Le MD Corporation
    491 30th St Ste 103, Oakland, CA 94609
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (510) 763-9775
  2. 2 Golden Gate Endocrine Specialists Medical Group Inc.
    711 Van Ness Ave Ste 440, San Francisco, CA 94102
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 771-4020
  3. 3 Eye Surgery Center of San Francisco LP
    1160 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94109
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 440-1100

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tanaka
3.9
Based on 12 Reviews
5 Stars (7)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (2)

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Jul 28, 2022
It was my pleasure to have been seen by a doctor who by nature and professionalism convinced me that i am in safe hands for taking care of glaucoma disease on my first visit on 22 July 2020
Kirpal Dhaliwal — Jul 28, 2022
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Languages Spoken
Japanese
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Anterior Segment Surgery
Cataract Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • HARVARD Medical School
    1992
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Mount Auburn Hospital
    1993
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • California Pacific Med Ctr-California
    1996
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
    1996
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. George Tanaka, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Tanaka's profile.

Dr. George Tanaka, MD is affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center-Alta Bates Campus and CPMC Van Ness Campus.

Yes, Dr. George Tanaka, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Alta Bates Summit Medical Center-Alta Bates Campus

    2450 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA

  • CPMC Van Ness Campus

    1101 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA