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Dr. Scott Tanaka, MD

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Dr. Scott Tanaka, MD
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Dr. Scott Tanaka, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in San Diego, CA.
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Dr. Scott Tanaka, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
15 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Scott Tanaka, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in San Diego, CA.

About

Dr. Scott Tanaka, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in San Diego, CA and has 15 years experience. They graduated from Tulane Univ Sch Med|Tulane University School Of Medicine in 2008 and completed a residency at ATLANTA MEDICAL CENTER.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Sharp Coronado Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Sharp Memorial Hospital. Dr. Tanaka has experience treating conditions like Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Osteoarthritis of Hand among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Tanaka received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 47 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Tanaka is board certified in Hand Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
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Locations

  1. 1 Mercy Physicians Medical Group
    4060 4th Ave # 700E, San Diego, CA 92103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 299-8500
  2. 2 Scripps Clinic Ambulatory Surgery Center
    3811 Valley Centre Dr, San Diego, CA 92130
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 764-3331
  3. 3 Mercy Physicians Medical Group,Scripps Physicians Medical Group
    550 Washington St Ste 801, San Diego, CA 92103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 260-7087
  4. 4 Scripps Clinic
    7565 Mission Valley Rd, San Diego, CA 92108
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tanaka
4.8
Based on 47 Reviews
5 Stars (44)
4 Stars (0)
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Sep 16, 2023
I always appreciate Dr Tanaka’s time spent with me making sure I know all my options.
Jeffrey Wayne Kiger-Rice — Sep 16, 2023
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Scott Tanaka, MD is an orthopedic surgery specialist in San Diego, CA and has over 14 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tulane Univ Sch Med|Tulane University School Of Medicine in 2008. He specializes in Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Hand Surgery.
Biography
Specialties
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Specialties
Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Tulane Univ Sch Med|Tulane University School Of Medicine
    2008
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • ATLANTA MEDICAL CENTER
    2009
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • ATLANTA MEDICAL CENTER
    2013
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Indiana Hand Center
    2014
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Tanaka frequently treats the following conditions: Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Osteoarthritis of Hand. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Scott Tanaka, MD is affiliated with Sharp Coronado Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Sharp Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Scott Tanaka, MD holds board certification in Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sharp Coronado Hospital

    250 Prospect Pl, Coronado, CA

  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

    4077 5th Ave, San Diego, CA

  • Sharp Memorial Hospital

    7901 Frost St, San Diego, CA