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UC San Diego Health - La Jolla
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. David Poch is accepting new patients at this office.
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Address
9434 Medical Center Drive, San Diego, CA 92037
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
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Bio
Dr. David Poch graduated from Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University before completing a residency in Internal Medicine at New York Medical College-affiliated hospital, St. Vincent’s Medical Center. He then completed a fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at New York University School of Medicine.
Dr. Poch has one office in California where he specializes in Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine and Internal Medicine.
Dr. Poch works with twenty-two doctors including Dr. Gregory Feld and Dr. David Krummen.
Specialties
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Pulmonology
Pulmonologists are specialized physicians who diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the respiratory tract. As a respiratory specialist, Dr. Poch may diagnose and treat pulmonary disorders such as asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer, lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema and bronchitis, among a host of others.
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Critical Care Medicine
Critical care specialists like Dr. Poch provide life-saving care for patients in critical condition. Patients are usually cared for in within intensive care units (ICUs), and may receive life and organ support. Dr. Poch may also work to stabilize patients and perform time-sensitive, potentially life-saving procedures.
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Internal Medicine
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Poch specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. He may also refer patients to specialist physicians when medically needed. For instance, patients with serious heart problems could be referred to a cardiologist for further diagnostic tests or therapies.
Conditions Treated
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy
- Pulmonary Vascular Disease
Services & Procedures
- Balloon Pulmonary Angioplasty
- Critical Care
Special Interests
- Cardiopulmonary Physiology
- Respiratory Physiology
Education & Training
Medical School
Residency
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New York Medical College-affiliated hospital, St. Vincent’s Medical Center
Residency in Internal Medicine
Fellowships
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New York University School of Medicine
Fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine -
Stanford University School of Medicine • Stanford, California
Fellowship in Pulmonology
Languages Spoken
- English
Links & Social Media
Latest Pulmonology News
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Millions of Americans Still Breathing Secondhand Smoke: ReportSteven Reinberg, HealthDay Reporter, Dec 6, 2018 at 4:00 PM
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Smokers Who Roll Their Own Less Likely to QuitRobert Preidt, Dec 6, 2018 at 2:00 PM
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Smoking Relapse Less Likely Among Vapers: StudyRobert Preidt, Nov 30, 2018 at 9:00 AM