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Dr. Scott Tanaka, MD
Orthopedic Surgery* Age 45
Dr. Scott Tanaka, MD

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Dr. Scott Tanaka, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 45
San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Scott Tanaka, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in San Diego, CA.
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Dr. Tanaka graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 2008 and completed a residency at Atlanta Medical Center. Dr. Scott Tanaka, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in San Diego, CA and has 18 years experience. Dr. Tanaka has experience treating conditions like Trigger Finger, Broken Arm, Wrist Sprain or Strain, Ganglion Cyst, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Osteoarthritis of Hand among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Tanaka's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Tanaka is board certified in Hand Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Trigger Finger
Broken Arm
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Trigger Finger
Broken Arm
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Ganglion Cyst
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Tenosynovitis
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
De Quervain's Disease
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Humerus Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Neuroplasty
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Trigger Finger Release
Biceps Tendon Repair
Shoulder Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Wrist Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Osteoarthritis
Dupuytrens Contracture
Excision of Ganglion
Carpal Tunnel Release
Lateral Epicondylitis
Elbow Bursitis
Wrist Replacement
Limb Pain
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Joint Pain
Somatic Nerve Block
Peripheral Nerve Block
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Injection
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Steroid Injection
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Shoulder Dislocation
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
Biceps Tendon Rupture
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Osteomyelitis
Clavicle Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Infection
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 Pointer
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
Lupus
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Medial Epicondylitis
Miner's Knee
Morton's Neuroma
Muscle Cramping
Neck Sprain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteomyelitis Non-Chronic
Osteopenia
Osteophyte of Hand
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Ankle Foot
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Wrist
Rib Fracture
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Bursitis
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tendon Injuries
Tendonitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Whiplash
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All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arthroscopic Shoulder Repair
Arthroscopic Wrist Surgery
Arthroscopy
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot Dislocation Treatment
Foot Dislocation Treatment Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Hand Tendon Repair
Hip Replacement
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement Revision
Total Shoulder Replacement
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair
Wrist Fusion

Insurance Accepted

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

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Specialties*
Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Specialties*
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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: Trigger Finger, Broken Arm, Wrist Sprain or Strain, Ganglion Cyst, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Osteoarthritis of Hand. See more on Sharecare.

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

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

Education
Medical Education
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
    2008
Medical Education
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
  • Atlanta Medical Center
    2009
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Atlanta Medical Center
    2013
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Indiana Hand Center
    2014
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

    4077 5th Ave, San Diego, CA

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