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Dr. Richard Sacks, MD

Critical Care Medicine* Age 52
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Dr. Richard Sacks, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA.
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Dr. Richard Sacks, MD

Critical Care Medicine* Age 52
San Diego, CA
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28 years of experience
Dr. Richard Sacks, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA.

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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 28 years experience. Dr. Sacks currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Coronado Hospital and Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center. Dr. Sacks' office is not accepting 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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Traumatic Brain Injury
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Respiratory Failure
Traumatic Brain Injury
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Respiratory Failure
Traumatic Brain Injury
Pneumonia
Acidosis
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Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Pneumonitis
Abdominal Abscess
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Alkalosis
Anorectal Fistula
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Asthma
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Breast Cancer
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Chest Pain
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Bronchiolitis
Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Colorectal Cancer
Common Cold
Crohn's Disease
Cryptococcosis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
E. Coli Pneumonia
Emphysema
Empyema
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Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hypoxemia
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Influenza (Flu)
Inguinal Hernia
Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
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Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
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Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
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Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
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Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sarcoidosis
Scleroderma
Secondary Malignancies
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Sleep Apnea
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Swine Flu
Thyroid Cancer
Tracheitis
Valley Fever
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Wheezing
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Respiratory Management
Thoracentesis

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  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Sharp Memorial Hospital
    7901 Frost St, San Diego, CA 92123
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 939-3400
  2. 2 Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
    751 Medical Center Ct, Chula Vista, CA 91911
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 502-5800
  3. 3 Sharp and Children's Mri Center LLC
    3075 Health Center Dr, San Diego, CA 92123
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 939-5864

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Languages Spoken
Afrikaans
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Critical Care Medicine
Pulmonary Disease
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN / FACULTY OF MEDICINE
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Sacks, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Sacks' profile.

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

Yes, Dr. Richard Sacks, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sharp Memorial Hospital

    7901 Frost St, San Diego, CA

  • Sharp Coronado Hospital

    250 Prospect Pl, Coronado, CA

  • Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

    751 Medical Center Ct, Chula Vista, CA