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Dr. Laurie Frakes, MD

Hematology*
3.7 (37)
Map Pin Small San Marcos, CA
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Laurie Frakes, MD

Dr. Laurie Frakes, MD is a Hematology Specialist in San Marcos, CA. They specialize in Hematology, has 33 years of experience, and is board certified in Medical Oncology. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY / FACULTY OF MEDICINE and is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Green Hospital, Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Tri-city Medical Center. Dr. Frakes, completed a residency at University Of Calgary, Internal Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Frakes an average 3.7 star rating.

Dr. Frakes works at cCARE San Marcos Cancer Center in San Marcos, CA with other offices in Encinitas, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Anemia and Acquired Hemolytic Anemia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem, CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield and Humana 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. Frakes' Office Locations

  1. 1
    San Marcos
    838 Nordahl Rd Ste 300, San Marcos, CA 92069 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 747-8935
  2. 2
    California Cancer Associates for
    326 Santa Fe Dr Ste 105, Encinitas, CA 92024 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 747-8935

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas
  • Scripps Green Hospital
  • Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido
  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
  • Tri-city Medical Center

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Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Acquired Hemolytic Anemia
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anemia
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Basal Cell Carcinoma
Bone Cancer
Brain Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Carcinoma
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Hemochromatosis
Leukocytopenia
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Carcinoma
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Myeloma
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Osteosarcoma
Ovarian Cancer
Pernicious Anemia
Prostate Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Skin Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Vitamin B Deficiency
Acute Leukemia
Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Adrenal Gland Cancer
All Lymphoma
Amyloidosis
Astrocytoma
Autoimmune Diseases
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bladder Cancer
Bleeding Disorders
Blood Disorders
Bone Disorders
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Disorders
Breast Diseases
Cancer
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Carcinoma in Situ
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Cervical Cancer
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Coagulation Defects in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Coagulation Disorders
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Endocrine Gland Cancer
ENT Cancer
Enzyme Disorder Anemia
Fallopian Tube Cancer
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gynecologic Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Hemophilia
Hodgkin's Disease
Hypercoagulable State
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Hypothalamus Cancer
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Kidney Cancer
Leukocytosis
Lobular Carcinoma
Lymphocytopenia
Lymphocytosis
Lymphoma
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Lymphoma, Large-Cell
Lymphosarcoma
Male Breast Cancer
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Maternal Anemia
Mediastinal Tumors
Medulloblastoma
Melanoma
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Multiple Myeloma
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Neutropenia
Nodular Lymphoma
Nodular Sclerosis Hodgkins Lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Oral Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancytopenia
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Polycythemia Rubra Vera
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Primary Hypercoagulable State
Pulmonary Disease
Purpura
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Reticulosarcoma
Schwannoma
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Testicular Cancer
Thalassemia
Thrombocytosis
Thrombosis
Tongue Cancer
Tonsil Cancer
Urinary Disorders
Urinary Tract Cancer
Vascular Disease
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Vulvar Cancer
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Biopsy of Breast
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Cancer Screening
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Erythropoietin Test
Oral Cancer Screening
Skin Screenings
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    3.7
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    Based on 37 ratings
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    Specialties*
    • Hematology

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    Years of Experience
    • 33 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1174595144
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation, La Jolla
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University Of Calgary, Internal Medicine
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY / FACULTY OF MEDICINE
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Medical Oncology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Laurie Frakes, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Frakes is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Frakes has seen patients for Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Anemia and Acquired Hemolytic Anemia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Frakes on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    37 patients have reviewed Dr. Frakes. The overall rating for this provider is 3.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Frakes.

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