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Dr. Douglas Andrew Politoske MD

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

4/5(13)
8008 Frost St Suite 200 San Diego CA, 92123
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About

Dr. Douglas Politoske is a gastroenterologist practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Politoske specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Politoske performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.

Education and Training

Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1983

Temple University School of Medicine 1983

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology

Provider Details

Male Spanish 35 years of experience

Treatments

  • Hepatitis
  • Hiatal Hernia
  • Hepatitis B
  • Colon Polyps
  • Indigestion
  • Hepatitis C
  • Hernia

Fellowships

  • Rancho Los Amigos Hospital   
  • University of Southern California  
  • Rancho Los Amigos Hospital  
  • University of Southern California Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA  

Dr. Douglas Andrew Politoske MD's Practice location

Practice At 8008 Frost St Suite 200

8008 Frost St Suite 200 -
San Diego, CA 92123
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New patients: 858-292-7527
Fax: 858-292-7804

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Patient Experience with Dr. Politoske


4.0

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Dr. Douglas Andrew Politoske MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 13 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Gastroenterologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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