Gregory R. Polston, MD | San Diego, CA | Pain Medicine Specialist

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Gregory Polston works in San Diego, CA and specializes in Pain Medicine and Anesthesiologist. Gregory Polston is affiliated with University Of California San Diego Medical Center Hillcrest.

accepting new patients
3.8

11 Ratings
34 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
United States Naval Medical Center
5 written reviews
2 specialties
8 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Flexible scheduling

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Gregory R. Polston's Ratings and Reviews

3.8

11 Ratings with 5 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 32 Minutes

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Patients’ Perspective

Gave an accurate diagnosis: (3) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Had a good bedside manner: (1) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Spent time with me: (2) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (1) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Flexible scheduling: (3) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
Staff was courteous: No Ratings

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He is very kind and not at all abrasive. It is very refreshing.He was also very thorough and efficient.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

January 24th, 2017

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He is the most uncaring doctor, ever trained. I told him, I had racing heart 4 years ago, with steroid injection. He ordered steroid injection. After 3 hours I got racing heart. I called him. He accepted no responsibility. He told me go to ER. He should have given me a medication that lowers the heart beat. Because of him and ER doctor Emi. Latham. I have Diastolic Heart Failure. My heart will never ever relax. It is non reversable. I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. and I need coffee to move around. But Coffee raises my Heart Beat. He is THE worst doctor ever. And he works is University of California at San Diego. The trashiest medical establishment ever.

Did Well

Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

January 28th, 2014

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horrible and rude staff

July 19th, 2012

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without question outstanding in every way

Did Well

Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

March 22nd, 2011

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Only available on Weds. which makes communication difficult and prescription refill complicated. Staff call backs on same day is rare.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis

Needs Improvement

Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

October 30th, 2009

UC San Diego Health

9400 Compass Point Dr SSan Diego, CA 92126

Tel: (858) 249-3800

Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Gregory R. Polston, MD	Dr. Deacon Farrell, MD	Marco A Savittieri	Manna Kibreab Hagos
Pain Medicine	Pain Medicine	Anesthesiology	Anesthesiology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.8 (11 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
	10 Years of Experience		10 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish
San Diego , CA	Beverly Hills , CA	SAN DIEGO , CA	San Diego , CA
	Med School: National University of Ireland		Med School: Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Acute Pain
Anesthesiologist
Back Pain
Cancer
Complex Regional Pain Syndromes
Neck Pain
Pain
Primary Headache Disorders

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at United States Naval Medical Center.

NPI Number

Gregory R. Polston's NPI number is 1891719233.

Thomas Engel Gillen
Anesthesiology
55 Years Exp | San Diego, CA
(0)
Deirdre Sherwood Collins
Anesthesiology
61 Years Exp | Rancho Santa Fe, CA
(0)
Winnie Varley-Maneclang
Anesthesiology
64 Years Exp | San Diego, CA
(0)
Martina Wollenhaupt
Anesthesiology
29 Years Exp | SAN DIEGO, CA
(0)
John Budd Nevara
Anesthesiology
66 Years Exp | San Diego, CA
(0)
Danh Thanh Le
Anesthesiology
7 Years Exp | San Diego, CA
(0)
Mostafa Bastanfar
Anesthesiology
60 Years Exp | San Diego, CA
(0)
Richard A Uruchurtu
Emergency Medicine
41 Years Exp | Lemon Grove, CA
(0)
Hilda Derzakharian
Anesthesiology
52 Years Exp | DEL MAR, CA
(0)
Paul Kevin Barkal
Anesthesiology
44 Years Exp | San Diego, CA
(0)

Where is Gregory Polston's office located?: Gregory Polston's office is located at 9400 Compass Point Dr S, San Diego, CA, 92126.
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Which hospitals is Gregory Polston affiliated with?: Gregory Polston is affiliated with University Of California San Diego Medical Center Hillcrest.
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