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Dr. Elaine Tanaka, MD
General Surgery* Age 54
Dr. Elaine Tanaka, MD
Dr. Elaine Tanaka, MD is a General Surgeon in Encinitas, CA.
Dr. Elaine Tanaka, MD

Dr. Elaine Tanaka, MD

General Surgery* Age 54
Encinitas, CA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Elaine Tanaka, MD is a General Surgeon in Encinitas, CA.
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About Dr. Elaine Tanaka, MD

Dr. Elaine Tanaka, MD is a General Surgeon in Encinitas, CA. Dr. Tanaka's office accepts new patients. Dr. Tanaka also speaks Spanish. Dr. Tanaka is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Accepted Insurance Plans

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    Advantage HMO
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    California Care Large Group HMO
  • CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus

Where Dr. Elaine Tanaka, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas
    354 Santa Fe Dr # 100, Encinitas, CA 92024

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Meet Dr. Elaine Tanaka, MD

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
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FAQs About Dr. Tanaka's Practice

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Dr. Elaine Tanaka, MD is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Elaine Tanaka, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General 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
  • University of TX Southwestern
    1998
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • University of Ca San Diego|University of Tx Southwestern
    1999
Residency Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Elaine Tanaka, MD Practices

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA

  • Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center

    2200 E Show Low Lake Rd, Show Low, AZ

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