Dimitrios Tzachanis, MD, PhD | Encinitas, CA | Hematologist

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Dr. Dimitrios Tzachanis is a hematologist and oncologist who specializes in treating blood disorders and cancers. He earned his medical degree and PhD from Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire, where he also completed his residency training at Dartmouth Medical School. Dr. Tzachanis is fluent in German, English, and Greek, allowing him to communicate with patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Tzachanis practices at multiple locations throughout Southern California, including Encinitas, La Jolla, and Oceanside. He maintains affiliations with University of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center, UC San Diego Medical Center Hillcrest, and USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center. His expertise includes treating serious blood cancers such as acute myeloid leukemia, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, and multiple myeloma. He performs comprehensive blood testing including complete blood counts and metabolic panels to monitor patient health and treatment progress. …Patients rate Dr. Tzachanis 4.6 out of 5 stars on average.

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4.6

10 Ratings
speaks German, English, Greek
Dartmouth Med Sch/Dartmouth-Hitchcock Med Ctr
5 written reviews
2 specialties
21 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
3 hospital affiliations
3 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dimitrios Tzachanis' Ratings and Reviews

4.6

10 Ratings with 5 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 16 Minutes

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If I had stayed in Dr Tzachnis’ care at UCSD, I would likely have died. After a tough induction for AML, I was not in remission. I was told by Dr. Tzachnis that I could not handle more chemo. I transferred to City of Hope where they were confident I could handle it. They were right. During this chemo treatment that got me into remission, I walked 10000 steps a day in the hospital hallways and ate 3 healthy meals a day. I was then MRD negative with no trace of my aml mutations. A successful sct followed. Outcomes matter. City of Hope has better AML outcomes AND they take on higher risk patients. I was not considered a higher risk patient to COH. I am thrilled by reviews where patients had success with UCSD and Dr Tzachanis. Had I stayed under the ‘care’ of Dr Tzachnis, I would probably not be alive to tell you my experience. No reviews are written by patients who died. Do your homework. Have advocates. Get second opinions.

December 29th, 2025

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Saved my husband's life. Best doctor ever!

February 19th, 2019

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You couldn’t ask for a better doctor. He truly cares and takes the time to explain all of your options in terms a non-medical person can understand. I chose to stay in San Diego rather than than go home to Missouri for my treatments to keep him as my doctor.

September 26th, 2018

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Dr. T is one of the most intelligent, caring, kind doctor my family has ever met. When my mother was diagnosed with Lymphoma at age 79 her PCP told us to bring her home and call hospice. Instead, we brought her to BIDMC and under the care of Dr. T she has been completely cancer free for 2 years. I have never met a doctor like him.

November 18th, 2011

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I am a patient of Dr. Tzachanis for one year after being diagnosed with MDS and having a bone marrow transplant at the BI in 2010. He is a very thorough examiner and the team of physicians and staff work extremely well together. The coverage if your doctor is unavailable is very reassuring and the team meets on a weekly basis to go over each patient's case. I have been treating weekly with Dr. T. Each week is a new question with new answers. I would highly recommend him.

June 5th, 2011

Scripps Clinic Encinitas - 326 Santa Fe

326 Santa Fe DrEncinitas, CA 92024

Tel: (760) 633-7032

Mon7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Tue7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Wed7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Thu7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Fri7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Sat9:00 am - 1:00 pm

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Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

10710 N Torrey Pines RdLa Jolla, CA 92037

Tel: (858) 554-8788

Mon7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Tue7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Wed7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Thu7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Fri7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Sat8:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Scripps Medical Center Jefferson

2205 Vista WayOceanside, CA 92054

Tel: (760) 704-5760

Mon7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Dimitrios Tzachanis, MD, PhD	Dr. Gordon Louis Bray	Dr. Yu-Waye Chu, MD	Dr. Jeffrey Steven Putter, MD
Hematology	Pediatrics	Pediatrics	Other
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4.6 (10 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
	47 Years of Experience	31 Years of Experience	44 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks German, English, Greek
Encinitas , CA	GLENDALE , CA	Bethesda , MD	SAN MARCOS , CA
Med School: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH	Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University	Med School: University Of Rochester School Of Medicine & Dentistry	Med School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
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Accepts Medicare
Accepts Medicaid

Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Adult T-Cell Leukemia-Lymphoma
Anemia
Blood Cancer
Bone Marrow Transplant
Cancer
Chemotherapy
Chronic B-Cell Lymphocytic Leukemia
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Hepatitis C
Inflammation
Leukemia
Lymphoma
Multiple Myeloma (Cancer of Plasma Cells)
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myelofibrosis
Myeloma
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Oncology
Transplantation

Dimitrios Tzachanis holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Dartmouth Med Sch/Dartmouth-Hitchcock Med Ctr.

Medical School

Graduated from Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH, Hematologist/Medical Oncologist, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, and Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA.

NPI Number

Dimitrios Tzachanis' NPI number is 1528026002.

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Where is Dimitrios Tzachanis's office located?: Dimitrios Tzachanis's office is located at 326 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA, 92024.
Is Dimitrios Tzachanis accepting new patients?: Dimitrios Tzachanis has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dimitrios Tzachanis accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dimitrios Tzachanis has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dimitrios Tzachanis accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dimitrios Tzachanis accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Dimitrios Tzachanis affiliated with?: Dimitrios Tzachanis is affiliated with University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center, University Of California San Diego Medical Center Hillcrest, and Usc Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center.

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