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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 22 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


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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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200 WEST ARBOR DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92103

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