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Dr. Theodore Folkerth, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 86
Dr. Theodore Folkerth, MD
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Dr. Theodore Folkerth, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Oceanside, CA.
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Dr. Theodore Folkerth, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 86
Oceanside, CA
Accepting new patients
59 years of experience
Dr. Theodore Folkerth, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Oceanside, CA.

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Dr. Theodore Folkerth, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Oceanside, CA and has 59 years experience. They graduated from Indiana University in 1965 and completed a residency at Naval Reg Medical Center.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Tri-city Medical Center. At present, Dr. Folkerth received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Folkerth is board certified in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

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  • CA CommunityCare Network HMO
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    3998 Vista Way Ste 204, Oceanside, CA 92056
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Specialties*
Thoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Indiana University
    1965
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • U.S. Marine Corps, First Battalion 3rd Division
    1967
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Naval Reg Medical Center
    1972
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Fellowship Hospital
  • Children's Hospital Boston
    1975
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Dr. Theodore Folkerth, MD is affiliated with Tri-city Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Theodore Folkerth, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Tri-city Medical Center

    4002 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA