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Dr. Richard George Pollak M.D.

Emergency Physician

1911 JOHNSON AVE SAN LUIS OBISPO CA, 93401
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Dr. Richard Pollak practices Emergency Medicine in SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA. Dr. Pollak assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Pollak examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.

Education and Training

University of South Carolina School of Medicine 1977

Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California 1978

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 40 years of experience

Dr. Richard George Pollak M.D.'s Practice location

1911 JOHNSON AVE -
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401
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New patients: 805-543-5353, 805-461-7080
Fax: 805-595-2382, 805-349-8160

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