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Dr. David Frankel, MD

General Surgery*
3.4 (5)
Map Pin Small La Jolla, CA
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. David Frankel, MD

Dr. David Frankel, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in La Jolla, CA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 23 years of experience, and is board certified in Vascular Surgery. They graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine and is affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Frankel an average 3.4 star rating.

Dr. Frankel works at Practice in La Jolla, CA with other offices in San Diego, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD) and Varicose Veins along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Frankel's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Scripps Green Hospital
    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 554-8988
  2. 2
    Scripps Clinic Ambulatory Surgery Center
    3811 Valley Centre Dr, San Diego, CA 92130 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 764-9050
  3. 3
    Scripps Clinic Medical Laboratories
    15004 Innovation Dr, San Diego, CA 92128 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 554-7272

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  • Scripps Green Hospital

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Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
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Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Varicose Veins
Venous Insufficiency

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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Varicose Veins
Venous Insufficiency
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Abdominal Pain
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Aortic Aneurysm
Atherosclerosis
Breast Lump
Carotid Artery Disease
Cerebrovascular Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Iliac Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Edema
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Hypertension
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Venous Sclerotherapy
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Aneurysm
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Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Arteriovenous Fistula
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Barrett's Esophagus
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Injury
Breast Cancer
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Coarctation of the Aorta
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Heart Defects
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Embolism
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Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lymphedema
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Malignancies
Spider Veins
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Venous Compression
Aortic Repair
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Atherectomy
Bunion Surgery
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy Arterial
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Varicose Vein Procedure
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Venous Thrombectomy
Wound Repair
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    About Dr. David Frankel, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 23 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1063696839
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Vascular Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. David Frankel, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Frankel is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Frankel has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Frankel has seen patients for Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD) and Varicose Veins, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Frankel on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    5 patients have reviewed Dr. Frankel. The overall rating for this provider is 3.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Frankel.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Frankel, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Frankel appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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