Dr. David Frederick Polster MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
5565 Grossmont Center Dr Suite 360 La Mesa CA, 91942About
Dr. David Polster practices Pulmonology in La Mesa, CA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Polster 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.
Education and Training
Va Commonwealth Univ, Med Coll of Va Sch of Med, Richmond Va 1969
Virginia Commonwealth University / Medical College of Virginia School of Medic 1969
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 1969
Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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