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Summary
Dr. Elaine Tanaka treats hemorrhoids, acrochordons, and tobacco use disorder, and performs hemorrhoid rubber band ligation and hemorrhoidectomy. She practices surgery and plastic surgery and earned her medical degree from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine. Dr. Tanaka sees patients in La Jolla, California.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- 29 years of experience
- 4 insurance plans accepted
- University Of California San Diego School Of Medicine
- 3 specialties
- 4 areas of expertise
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
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| Dr. Elaine Galearmon Tanaka, MD | Dr. Douglas William Reavie, MD | Dr. Richard Vatche Balikian, MD | Brandon Michael Ross |
| Surgery | Plastic Surgery | Plastic Surgery | Plastic Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 29 Years of Experience | 45 Years of Experience | 25 Years of Experience | 26 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish | ||
| La Jolla , CA | San Diego , CA | Murrieta , CA | La Mesa , CA |
| Med School: University Of California San Diego School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine | Med School: Boston University School Of Medicine | 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
Dr. Elaine Galearmon Tanaka 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
Medical School
Graduated from University Of California San Diego School Of Medicine in 1997.
NPI Number
Dr. Tanaka's NPI number is 1881645299.
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- Where is Dr. Elaine Tanaka's office located?
- Dr. Elaine Tanaka's office is located at 9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA, 92037.
- Does Dr. Elaine Tanaka accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Elaine Tanaka accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Is Dr. Elaine Tanaka accepting new patients?
- Dr. Elaine Tanaka has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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