Dr. Laurie Frakes, MD
Dr. Laurie Frakes, MD is a medical oncologist in San Diego, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Frakes has extensive experience in Breast Neoplasms and Gastrointestinal Neoplasms. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY / FACULTY OF MEDICINE in 1991. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas and Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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16918 Dove Canyon Rd Ste 103 San Diego, CA 92127Make an Appointment
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California Cancer Associates for Research and Excellence (cCARE) is the largest full-service, private oncology and hematology practice in California. We offer extensive services and care for every step of your cancer treatment. At cCARE we believe...read morebiography
Dr. Laurie Frakes completed her B.S. in biochemistry at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada, and received a master's degree in immunology from the University of Calgary in Alberta, Canada. She then completed medical school and a residency...read moreMedical Oncology
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Scripps Clinic And Research Foundation, La Jolla
Fellowship Hospital, 1997University Of Calgary, Internal Medicine
Residency Hospital, 1994University Of Calgary / Faculty Of Medicine
Medical School, 1991
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- Recipient of 26
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 10
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
- Recipient of 29
hospital awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
91%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home7% higher than the national average
85%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well9% higher than the national average
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