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Dr. Scott Tanaka, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 43
Dr. Scott Tanaka, MD
4.9 (62 Ratings)

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Dr. Scott Tanaka, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in San Diego, CA.
Dr. Scott Tanaka, MD
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Dr. Scott Tanaka, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 43
San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Scott Tanaka, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in San Diego, CA.

About

Dr. Scott Tanaka, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in San Diego, CA and has 16 years experience. They graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 2008 and completed a residency at Atlanta Medical Center.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Sharp Memorial Hospital. Dr. Tanaka has experience treating conditions like Ganglion Cyst, Trigger Finger and Broken Arm among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Tanaka received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 62 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Tanaka is board certified in Hand Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Friendly Staff

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Compare with other Orthopedic Surgery Specialists

Compare Dr. Tanaka with our nearby Orthopedic Surgery Specialists at Southwest Healthcare Temecula Valley Hospital
These providers are on the medical staff of Southwest Healthcare Temecula Valley Hospital
These providers are on the medical staff of Southwest Healthcare Temecula Valley Hospital.
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Ganglion Cyst
Trigger Finger
Broken Arm
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

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna PPO
  • Dignity Health EPO / PPO-CA
    Dignity Health Ventura EPO/PPO-CA
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Beech Street (Multiplan) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Priority Select HMO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Health Net HMO
  • Interplan Health Group PPO
  • Medicare of California PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
    PHCS Network PPO
  • Tricare PPO
  • PacifiCare PPO
    United Healthcare
  • Western Health Advantage HMO
  • York Risk Services PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Scripps Clinic Ambulatory Surgery Center
    3811 Valley Centre Dr, San Diego, CA 92130
  2. 2 Scripps Clinic
    7565 Mission Valley Rd, San Diego, CA 92108

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tanaka
4.9
Based on 62 Reviews
5 Stars (59)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (1)

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Patient Reviews
May 12, 2024
Dr Tanaka is fantastic! He is attentive, compassionate, and understands you know your body better than anyone. He works with what you need, not what the insurance companies or work comp needs. His focus is on you getting better. I have recommended several friends to him and they are all satisfied with the care they received.
Jennifer Duffy — May 12, 2024
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About Me

Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
    2008
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Atlanta Medical Center
    2009
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Atlanta Medical Center
    2013
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Indiana Hand Center
    2014
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Scott Tanaka, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Tanaka's profile.

Dr. Tanaka frequently treats the following conditions: Ganglion Cyst, Trigger Finger and Broken Arm. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Scott Tanaka, MD is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Sharp Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Scott Tanaka, MD holds board certification in Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

    4077 5th Ave, San Diego, CA

  • Sharp Memorial Hospital

    7901 Frost St, San Diego, CA