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Dr. David Poetker, MD

Dr. David Poetker, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
20+ years of experience

Dr. David Poetker, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Milwaukee, WI and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Iowa in 2001. He is affiliated with Froedtert Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 108 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (108 reviews)

West Bend Health Center

8900 W Doyne Ave Milwaukee, WI 53226
Telehealth available
(414) 805-3666

Dr. Poetker is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Poetker specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Poetker's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Poetker

4.9

108 ratings, 101 with a written review
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care philosophy

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)...read more

biography

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)...read more

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • University Of Iowa

    Medical School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
†Self designated 
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Dr. Poetker is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Locations

    West Bend Health Center

    Otolaryngology- Center For Advanced Care - Froedtert Hospital8900 W Doyne Ave Milwaukee, WI 53226
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Froedtert Hospital

      9200 W Wisconsin Ave
      Milwaukee, WI 53226
      Recipient of 46
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      81%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      6% higher than the national average

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