Dr. Scott Tanaka, MD
Orthopedic Surgery*
15+ years of experience
Dr. Scott Tanaka, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in San Diego, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Tanaka has extensive experience in Hand & Wrist Surgery and Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 2008. He is affiliated with medical facilities Sharp Coronado Hospital and Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
4.9 Star Rating
Based on 77 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (77 reviews)
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4060 4th Ave Ste 700 San Diego, CA 92103Telehealth available
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tanaka
4.9
77 ratings, 69 with a written review
| 5 star | 95% | 95% |
| 4 star | 1% | 1% |
| 3 star | 3% | 3% |
| 2 star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 star | 1% | 1% |
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If anyone get Dr Tanaka ad your doctor you have struck Gold! He is the most calmest , intelligent, straight to the point , he explains everything so you understand and I wish he would have taken me on a patient.
What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Long wait times
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Karen Johnson – Mar 20, 2025
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Dr Tanaka is very personable. Very conscientious. His whole crew have been just wonderful.
What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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James – Mar 16, 2025
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Worth the wait
What went well
- I felt respected
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Long wait times
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Phoebe Shaffer – Jan 30, 2025
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Great Doctor
What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Victor Ayala – Dec 14, 2024
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Good Experience with Dr. Tanaka
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 13, 2024
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Great service.
What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Long wait times
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Dec 10, 2024
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Great Doctors of San Diego
What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 18, 2024
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Very happy with Dr Tanaka and his staff.
What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Daniel – Oct 18, 2024
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Very knowledgeable and articulate
What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Long wait times
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J. Alex – Oct 17, 2024
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great experience.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 16, 2024
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Very friendly and professional. Dr Tanaka always had me feeling at ease and explained everything very well.
What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Victor “Gabe” Sanchez – Aug 30, 2024
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I fell from our shower today and had a great deal of pain. Fearing a Fracture or Dislocation I called Dr. Tanaka's office in the early afternoon, hoping to get in today and Miraculously they scheduled me for about a half hour after my call! The entire staff was so friendly and helpful, and Dr. Tanaka was wonderful in the treatment he gave me.
What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 29, 2024
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Great!
What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Great – Jul 13, 2024
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He is great so far. The final proof will be how I
What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Long wait times
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Jun 08, 2024
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Carpal tunnel and trigger finger
What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Paul – May 25, 2024
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THE BEST
What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jennifer Duffy – May 12, 2024
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Office staff were helpful and supportive. Doctor Tanaka was on time and kind and gentle as one can be in these situations.
What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 28, 2024
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Dr Tanaka is always on time, pleasant, and uses his clinical time effectively. I also asked him for a referral today and he was very accommodating
What went well
- Listened & answered questions
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dr. Tillou – Mar 22, 2024
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EXCELLENT caring physician.
What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Leslie – Feb 27, 2024
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Best for Worker's Comp treatment
What went well
- I felt respected
- Listened & answered questions
- Staff friendliness
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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About Me
biography
Dr. Scott Tanaka, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in San Diego, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Tanaka has extensive experience in Hand & Wrist Surgery and Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from Tulane University...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
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Indiana Hand To Shoulder Center, Indianapolis, In
Fellowship HospitalUniversity Of California - Davis
Undergraduate SchoolIndiana Hand Center
Fellowship Hospital, 2014Indiana Hand Center|indiana Hand To Shoulder Center, Indianapolis, In
Fellowship Hospital, 2014Atlanta Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 2013Atlanta Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 2009Tulane University School Of Medicine
Medical School, 2008Uc Davis
Undergraduate School, 2003
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Hand Surgery
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Scripps Health4077 5th Ave San Diego, CA 92103
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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