Dr. Patrick Fitzgerald, MD
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Dr. Patrick Fitzgerald, MD
Ear, Nose, and Throat
Dr. Patrick Fitzgerald, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Poway, CA. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Palomar Medical Center Escondido and Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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Pomerado Medical Center
Dr. Fitzgerald is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat
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- Above average experience
- Good hospital quality
- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
- Areas of Expertise • Dr. Fitzgerald specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. See board certifications
- Trustworthy • Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Fitzgerald's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fitzgerald
3.6
| 5 Star | 58% | 58% |
| 4 Star | 8% | 8% |
| 3 Star | 4% | 4% |
| 2 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 Star | 31% | 31% |
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About Me
biography
Dr. Patrick Fitzgerald is a board certified otolaryngologist who has been in his profession for 15 years. He has particular interests in minimally invasive treatments for the paranasal sinuses and has particular experience and interest in thyroid and parathyroid surgery.Ear, Nose, and Throat
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Stanford University School Of Medicine
Residency HospitalGeorgetown University School Of Medicine
Medical School
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Learn more about medical license public record checkAffiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 10
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
- Recipient of 14
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
72%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% lower than the national average
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