Dr. David M. Poetker, MD, MA | Milwaukee, WI | Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery

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Dr. Poetker, a board-certified otolaryngologist, specializes in all disorders of the paranasal sinuses including acute and chronic sinusitis. He has received specialty training to address tumors of the paranasal sinuses. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks and revision (re-do) sinus surgeries.Sinus disease is a long-term, chronic problem. Dr. Poetker specializes in the long-term management of sinus disease. He works with his patients in an organized, logical fashion to find the medical and surgical management that fits the individual.Dr. Poetker’s research interests include studying the differences in mucus production in patients with sinus disease. In addition, he is involved with several studies to evaluate the safety of corticosteroids.

accepting new patients
4.9

15 Ratings
30 years of experience
29 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Oregon Health Sciences University Hospital
8 written reviews
1 specialty
21 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

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I was very pleased with my experience with Dr Poetker. He had reviewed my chart thoroughly and left feeling we had a plan moving forward. Looking forward to continuing to work with him.

January 7th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Excellent provider! He showed a genuine concern and listened to me. I would definitely recommend him!

September 15th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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Not at this time. Dr recommended a CT Scan for my sinus and I also completed that appointment which also went very well, staff, service, etc.

September 10th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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Dr Poetker certainly rates 5 stars!

October 25th, 2020

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he is one of the most caring, kind doctors i have ever had.after my surgery, my husband said he felt like dr. poetker treated us like family!

June 26th, 2017

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The best doctor ever! He did sinus operation for me , he's great!

January 16th, 2015

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Couldn't ask for a better physician. His care has literally changed my life.

December 17th, 2014

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He is the best of the best!

March 8th, 2012

Otolaryngology - Center For Advanced Care - Froedtert Hospital

8900 W Doyne AveMilwaukee, WI 53226

Tel: (414) 805-5580


Dr. David M Poetker, MD, MA	Dr. Robert M Honigberg	Dr. Paul Alain Lambert	Laura M Musolf
Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery	Surgery	Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery	Nurse Practitioner
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30 Years of Experience	40 Years of Experience	10 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English			Speaks English
Milwaukee , WI	Mequon , WI	Summit , WI	Milwaukee , WI
Med School: University of Iowa College of Medicine	Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine	Med School: Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine
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Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery

Allergies
Chronic Rhinitis (Atrophic Rhinitis)
Chronic Sinusitis
Deviated Septum
Endoscopy (Endoscopic Surgery)
Epistaxis
Ethmoid Sinusitis
Facial Trauma
Frontal Sinusitis
Hearing Loss
Laser Surgery
Nasal Allergy (Rhinitis)
Nasal Obstruction
Nasal Polyps
Polyps
Sino-Nasal Disorders
Sinus Infection (Sinusitis)
Smell Disorders
Smell Disorders (Olfaction Disorders)
Swallowing Disorders
Tumors

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Otolaryngology

Otolaryngology

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Wisconsin, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Oregon Health Sciences University Hospital2007

Residency

Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals2006

Medical School

University of Iowa College of MedicineGraduated in 2001

Drake UniversityGraduated in 1996

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