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Dr. Scott Tanaka, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.9 (59)
Map Pin Small San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Scott Tanaka, MD

Dr. Scott Tanaka, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in San Diego, CA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 16 years of experience, and is board certified in Hand Surgery. They graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Sharp Memorial Hospital. Dr. Tanaka, completed a residency at Atlanta Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Tanaka an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Tanaka works at Practice in San Diego, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Ganglion Cyst, Trigger Finger and Broken Arm along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem 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. Tanaka's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Scripps Clinic Ambulatory Surgery Center
    3811 Valley Centre Dr, San Diego, CA 92130 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 764-3331
  2. 2
    Scripps Clinic
    7565 Mission Valley Rd, San Diego, CA 92108 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 554-7439

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego
  • Sharp Memorial Hospital

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Treatment frequency



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Ganglion Cyst
Trigger Finger
Broken Arm
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Bursitis
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De Quervain's Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Humerus Fracture
Joint Pain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Limb Pain
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Tenosynovitis
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Release
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Neuroplasty
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Steroid Injection
Trigger Finger Release
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Interosseous Nerve Compression
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Autoimmune Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Gait Abnormality
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Medial Epicondylitis
Miner's Knee
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Elbow
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Shoulder
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Wrist
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tendon Injuries
Tendonitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arthroscopic Shoulder Repair
Arthroscopic Wrist Surgery
Arthroscopy
Biceps Tendon Repair
Carpal Tunnel Injection
De Quervain's Release
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Replacement
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hand Tendon Repair
Hip Replacement
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Peripheral Nerve Block
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement
Somatic Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Trigger Point Injection
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wrist Replacement
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    4.9
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    Based on 59 ratings
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    About Dr. Scott Tanaka, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 16 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1881843050
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Indiana Hand Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Atlanta Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Atlanta Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Tulane University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • UC Davis
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Scott Tanaka, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Tanaka is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Tanaka has seen patients for Ganglion Cyst, Trigger Finger and Broken Arm, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Tanaka on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    59 patients have reviewed Dr. Tanaka. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Tanaka.

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