Expertise in
12
conditions

Dr. Steven R. Zhao

Internal Medicine
Scripps Green Hospital
10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
La Jolla, CA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
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Expertise in
12
conditions
Scripps Green Hospital
10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
La Jolla, CA 

Overview

Steven Zhao is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California.

Dr. Zhao is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Pulmonary Embolism, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Lung Metastases.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 18 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Zhao is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Internal Medicine

Licenses

Critical Care Medicine in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Scripps Green Hospital
Scripps Mercy Hospital
Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
Tri-City Medical Center

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
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Chinese Community Health
  • HMO
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health Net

Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.

HMSA
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
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 Green Hospital
10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037

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.

18 Total Publications

Treatment and outcomes of immunotherapy related colitis and hepatitis- a multi-centre cohort study in the United Kingdom by the National Oncology Trainee Collaborative for Healthcare Research (NOTCH).
Treatment and outcomes of immunotherapy related colitis and hepatitis- a multi-centre cohort study in the United Kingdom by the National Oncology Trainee Collaborative for Healthcare Research (NOTCH).
Journal: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer
Published: December 14, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Steven R. Zhao

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You can book an appointment with Dr. Steven R. Zhao by calling their office at 858-295-3054. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Steven R. Zhao a top-rated expert for Acute Interstitial Pneumonia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Steven R. Zhao is classified as an Advanced expert for Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, 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. Steven R. Zhao specialize in?

While Dr. Steven R. Zhao is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Pulmonary Embolism, and Interstitial Lung Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.

Does Dr. Steven R. Zhao participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Steven R. Zhao has published 18 articles and abstracts on conditions like Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. You can view a list of Dr. Steven R. Zhao's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Steven R. Zhao accept my insurance?

Dr. Steven R. Zhao accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 858-295-3054 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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