Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion
9898 Genesee Ave, 
La Jolla, CA 

Overview

Frank Zhao is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California.

His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Traumatic Brain Injury, Fractured Spine, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Zhao is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Intensive Care Medicine

Licenses

Surgery in HI

Hospital Affiliations

Scripps Green Hospital
Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Hawaii Medical Assurance Association
  • PPO
Health First
  • HMO
  • POS
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Moda Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
PacificSource
  • PPO
Samaritan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Trillium
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion
9898 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037
Other Locations
Scripps Clinic Encinitas-326 Santa Fe
326 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Frank Z. Zhao

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Frank Z. Zhao?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Frank Z. Zhao by calling their office at 858-824-5000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Frank Z. Zhao a top-rated expert for Gallbladder Disease?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Frank Z. Zhao is classified as an Experienced expert for Gallbladder Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Frank Z. Zhao specialize in?

While Dr. Frank Z. Zhao is a Intensive Care Medicine, they have specific expertise in Gallbladder Disease, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Gallbladder Removal. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Intensive Care Medicine.

Does Dr. Frank Z. Zhao participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Frank Z. Zhao has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gallbladder Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Frank Z. Zhao's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Frank Z. Zhao accept my insurance?

Dr. Frank Z. Zhao accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 858-824-5000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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