David Tanaka, MD

Associate Professor, Medicine-Internal Medicine


FacultyPhoto
Medical School
  • MD, University of Washington School of Medicine (1983)
Undergraduate School
  • BS, University of Washington (WA) (1979)
Internship
  • University of Colorado (1984)
Residency
  • University of Colorado, Internal Medicine (1987)
Languages
English
Department
Medicine-Internal Medicine

Recognitions

  • Fellowship, American College of Physicians (2008)
  • Best Doctor for Executives, ColoradoBiz Magazine (2012)
    Named Best Internal Medicine Doctor

Publications

  • Penaloza,RS and Tanaka, DJ, "Evaluation of Neck Pain", BMJ Point of Care 2009
  • Evaluation of Neck Pain, BMJ Point of Care https://online.epocrates.com/u/2911943/Evaluation+of+neck+pain
  • Penaloza R, Tanaka DJ, Evaluation of Neck Pain; BMJ Best Practice, 2011, accessed 3/2012 URL: http://bmj-preview.epocrates.com/noFrame/showPage.do;jsessionid=19C25A44B605C4AE7C1326B2C7A468E9?method=diseases&MonographId=943&ActiveSectionId=11
  • Penaloza,R and Tanaka, DJ. "Evaluation of Neck Pain" BMJ Best Practice 2012, Accessed 4/7/13, URL http://bestpractice.bmj.com/best-practice/monograph/943.html
  • Penaloza, R., Tanaka, DJ, Druck J . Evaluation of Neck Pain. BMJ Best Practice. 2013, accessed 2/8/2014 URL;https://online.epocrates.com/noFrame/showPage.do?method=diseases&MonographId=943
  • Penaloza, R, Druck, J, Tanaka, DJ; "Evaluation of Neck Pain BMJ Best Practice 2014; accessed 2/8/2014 URL: httpsL//online.epocrates. com/noFrame;showPage.do?method=diseases&Monographid=943
  • Penaloza, R. Tanaka, DJ, Druck, J. Evaluation of neck pain. BMJ Best Practice. 2015, accessed 1/20/2016 URL: http://us.bestpractice.bmj.com/bestpractice/monograph/943.html.
  • Penaloza, R., Tanaka, DJ, Druck J . Evaluation of Neck Pain. BMJ Best Practice. 2015, accessed 1/20/2016 URL: http://us.bestpractice.bmj.com/best-practice/monograph/943.html
  • Penloza, R. Tanaka, DJ, Druck,J. Evaluation of Neck Pain. BMJ Best Practice, 2023, Accessed 1/3/2024 URL:http//us.bestpractic.bmj.com/best practice;monograph/943.html

Professional Memberships

  • American College of Physicians (ACP), Fellow
  • Society of General Internal Medicine, Member
  • Denver Medical Society, Member

Practice Locations

UCHealth Internal Medicine - Lowry
8111 E. Lowry Blvd
Denver, CO 80230
720-848-9500

Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Internal Medicine, Board Certification (1989)
Clinical Interests
I specialize in the care of adult diseases.