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Dr. Frank Zhao, MD

Critical Care Surgery Age 40
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Dr. Frank Zhao, MD

Critical Care Surgery Age 40
La Jolla, CA
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13 years of experience
Dr. Frank Zhao, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in La Jolla, CA.

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Dr. Frank Zhao, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in La Jolla, CA and has 13 years experience. They graduated from VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY. They currently practice at Mercy Physicians Medical Group,Scripps Clinic and are affiliated with The Queens Medical Center. Dr. Zhao has experience treating conditions like Rib Fracture among other conditions at varying frequencies. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Zhao is board certified in Critical Care Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Background Check
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Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
  • Advantage HMO
    Anthem Blue Connection EPO
    California Care Large Group HMO
    California Care Small Group HMO
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    Pathway HMO
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    Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
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    Trio ACO HMO
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  • Choice Plus POS
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Locations

  1. 1 Scripps Clinic
    9898 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037
  2. 2 Scripps Clinic
    326 Santa Fe Dr # 2, Encinitas, CA 92024

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Biography
  • Dr. Frank Zhao, MD is a critical care surgery specialist in La Jolla, CA and has over 12 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY in 2010. He specializes in Critical Care Surgery.
Biography
Specialties
Critical Care Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY
    2010
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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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 The Queens Medical Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • The Queens Medical Center

    1301 Punchbowl St, Honolulu, HI