Dr. Scott Tanaka, MD
Dr. Scott Tanaka, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in San Diego, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Tanaka has extensive experience in Hand & Wrist Surgery and Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 2008. He is affiliated with medical facilities Sharp Coronado Hospital and Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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4060 4th Ave Ste 700 San Diego, CA 92103Make an Appointment
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Dr. Scott Tanaka, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in San Diego, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Tanaka has extensive experience in Hand & Wrist Surgery and Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from Tulane University...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
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Indiana Hand To Shoulder Center, Indianapolis, In
Fellowship HospitalUniversity Of California - Davis
Undergraduate SchoolIndiana Hand Center
Fellowship Hospital, 2014Indiana Hand Center|indiana Hand To Shoulder Center, Indianapolis, In
Fellowship Hospital, 2014Atlanta Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 2013Atlanta Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 2009Tulane University School Of Medicine
Medical School, 2008Uc Davis
Undergraduate School, 2003
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89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
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85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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