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Dr. Douglas Politoske, MD
Gastroenterology* Age 69
Dr. Douglas Politoske, MD

Offers telehealth

Dr. Douglas Politoske, MD is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, CA.
Dr. Douglas Politoske, MD

Dr. Douglas Politoske, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 69
San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Douglas Politoske, MD is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, CA.
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About Dr. Douglas Politoske, MD

Dr. Politoske graduated from Temple University. Dr. Douglas Politoske, MD is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, CA and has 43 years experience. Dr. Politoske currently practices at San Diego Dig Dis Consult R Snyder and is affiliated with Palomar UC San Diego Health Escondido, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Kingman Regional Medical Center, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Coronado Hospital, Palomar UC San Diego Health Poway and Sharp Grossmont Hospital. Dr. Politoske's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Politoske is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
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Duodenal Ulcer
Gastroptosis
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Constipation
Barrett's Esophagus
Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)
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Intestinal Diverticulosis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastritis
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Colorectal Polyp
Chronic Gastritis
Splenomegaly
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Anal or Rectal Pain
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Endoscopy
Vitamin_Deficiency
Anemia
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Duodenal Polypectomy
Dysphagia
Colonoscopy
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Ulcerative Colitis
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Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
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Duodenal Cancer
Duodenitis
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Esophageal Ulcer
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Malnutrition
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Rectal Ulcer
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Sphingolipidosis
Spleen Cyst
Stomach Stenosis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Hepatitis
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Puncture Aspiration
Screening Colonoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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Internal Medicine
Gastroenterology
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Dr. Douglas Politoske, MD is affiliated with Palomar UC San Diego Health Escondido, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Kingman Regional Medical Center, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Coronado Hospital, Palomar UC San Diego Health Poway and Sharp Grossmont Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Douglas Politoske, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Temple University
    1983
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Hospitals Where Dr. Douglas Politoske, MD Practices

  • Palomar UC San Diego Health Escondido

    2185 Citracado Pkwy, Escondido, CA

  • Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

    751 Medical Center Ct, Chula Vista, CA

  • Kingman Regional Medical Center

    3269 N Stockton Hill Rd, Kingman, AZ

  • Sharp Memorial Hospital

    7901 Frost St, San Diego, CA

  • Sharp Coronado Hospital

    250 Prospect Pl, Coronado, CA

  • Palomar UC San Diego Health Poway

    15615 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA

  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA

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