Dr. Elaine Galearmon Tanaka, MD

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.