Summary

Dr. Tanaka completed his pediatric residency at Martin Luther King/Charles R. Drew Medical Center in Los Angeles, where he was honored with an award for outstanding patient care. Dr. Tanaka is an assistant clinical professor of pediatrics for the University of North Carolina Medical School. He moved to North Carolina in 1990, and spent his first three years in Mooresville before joining Carolina Kids in 1993. Dr. Tanaka is married and has a son currently in college. He has received a black belt in Tae Kwan Do and recently received a first degree black belt in Aikido. Dr. Tanaka also enjoys traveling and cooking.

Quick Facts

  • 4.5
  • 40 years of experience
  • 23 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • King Drew Medical Center
  • 7 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr Jeffrey Jay Tanaka has 3 locations

Duke Raleigh Hospital

3400 Wake Forest RdRaleigh, NC 27609

Unc Rex Hospital

4420 Lake Boone TrlRaleigh, NC 27607

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40 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks Polish, Spanish Speaks Chinese, Spanish Speaks English
Raleigh , NCFranklin , TNFranklin , TNFranklin , TN
Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla Med School: New Jersey Medical School Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine Med School: Sackler School of Medicine -- Tel-Aviv University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr Jeffrey Jay Tanaka

  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
  • Assurant Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Cigna
  • Envolve Benefit Options
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthPartners
  • Integra
  • March Vision Care
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr Jeffrey Jay Tanaka has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr Jeffrey Jay Tanaka has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Immunization
  • Pediatric Diabetes
  • Physical
  • Vaccination

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

King Drew Medical Center

Medical School

David Geffen School Of Medicine At UclaGraduated in 1986

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Dr Jeffrey Tanaka is affiliated with Wakemed Raleigh Campus.
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Dr Jeffrey Tanaka speaks English.

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