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Dr. Richard S. Sacks M.D., Pulmonologist
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Dr. Richard S. Sacks M.D.

Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease

4/5(6)
1940 El Cajon Blvd San Diego CA, 92104
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Dr. Richard Sacks practices Pulmonology in San Diego, CA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Sacks manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 21 years of experience

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Dr. Richard S. Sacks M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 1940 El Cajon Blvd

1940 El Cajon Blvd -
San Diego, CA 92104
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New patients: 619-543-4500

7910 FROST STREET -
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
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New patients: 858-650-5037
Fax: 858-650-5039

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Patient Experience with Dr. Sacks


4.0

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Dr. Richard S. Sacks M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 6 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Pulmonologist 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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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO MEDICAL CENTERl

200 WEST ARBOR DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92103

Head south on Georgia Street 359 ft
Turn right onto El Cajon Boulevard (US 80 Historic) 427 ft
Continue slightly left onto Normal Street 1017 ft
Continue slightly right onto Washington Street 4730 ft
Continue straight onto West Washington Street 405 ft
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SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITALl

4077 5TH AVE SAN DIEGO CA 92103

Head south on Georgia Street 359 ft
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3020 CHILDRENS WAY SAN DIEGO CA 92123

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Continue slightly right onto Washington Street 1025 ft
Take the ramp towards SR 163 909 ft
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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO MEDICAL CENTERl

200 WEST ARBOR DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92103

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SHARP MEMORIAL HOSPITALl

7901 FROST ST SAN DIEGO CA 92123

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