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Dr. Richard Sacks, MD
Critical Care Medicine* Age 54
Dr. Richard Sacks, MD
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Dr. Richard Sacks, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA.
Dr. Richard Sacks, MD

Dr. Richard Sacks, MD

Critical Care Medicine* Age 54
San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience
Dr. Richard Sacks, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA.
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About Dr. Richard Sacks, MD

Dr. Sacks graduated from University Of Cape Town / Faculty Of Medicine. Dr. Richard Sacks, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA and has 30 years experience. Dr. Sacks currently practices at Sharp and Children's Mri Center LLC and is affiliated with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center and Sharp Memorial Hospital. Dr. Sacks's office accepts new patients. Dr. Sacks also speaks Afrikaans. Dr. Sacks is board certified in Critical Care Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Choice Plus POS II
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    SignatureValue - CA HMO

Where Dr. Richard Sacks, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Sharp and Children's Mri Center LLC
    3075 Health Center Dr, San Diego, CA 92123
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Meet Dr. Richard Sacks, MD

Languages Spoken
Afrikaans
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Specialties*
Internal Medicine
Pulmonary Disease
Critical Care Medicine
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FAQs About Dr. Sacks's Practice

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Dr. Richard Sacks, MD is affiliated with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center and Sharp Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Richard Sacks, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease.
Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University Of Cape Town / Faculty Of Medicine
    1996
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
Board Certifications
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Hospitals Where Dr. Richard Sacks, MD Practices

  • Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

    751 Medical Center Ct, Chula Vista, CA

  • Sharp Memorial Hospital

    7901 Frost St, San Diego, CA

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