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Dr. Elaine Tanaka is a board-certified surgeon specializing in plastic surgery with nearly three decades of experience in the field. She earned her medical degree from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, where she developed her expertise in surgical procedures. Throughout her 29 years of practice, Dr. Tanaka has built a comprehensive understanding of both general surgery and plastic surgery techniques.
Dr. Tanaka practices at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla in La Jolla, California. She focuses on treating conditions such as hemorrhoids and managing chronic constipation, including cancer-related digestive issues. Her surgical expertise includes performing hemorrhoidectomies and hemorrhoid rubber band ligation procedures. She also conducts pathology tests to help diagnose and monitor patient conditions.
Dr. Tanaka practices at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla in La Jolla, California. She focuses on treating conditions such as hemorrhoids and managing chronic constipation, including cancer-related digestive issues. Her surgical expertise includes performing hemorrhoidectomies and hemorrhoid rubber band ligation procedures. She also conducts pathology tests to help diagnose and monitor patient conditions.
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Quick Facts
- 29 years of experience
- 4 insurance plans accepted
- University Of California San Diego School Of Medicine
- 3 specialties
- 4 areas of expertise
- 3 board certifications
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
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| Surgery | Psychiatry | Plastic Surgery | Plastic Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 29 Years of Experience | 50 Years of Experience | 38 Years of Experience | 34 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | |
| La Jolla , CA | Cardiff by the Sea , CA | La Jolla , CA | Sacramento , CA |
| Med School: University Of California San Diego School Of Medicine | Med School: Indiana University School Of Medicine | Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla | Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Elaine Galearmon Tanaka
Medical Specialties
Dr. Elaine Galearmon Tanaka has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Elaine Galearmon Tanaka has the following 4 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
29 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
University Of California San Diego School Of MedicineGraduated in 1997
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- Dr. Elaine Tanaka's office is located at 9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA, 92037.
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