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Dr. Melvin Polkow, MD

Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Diseases* Age 76
Dr. Melvin Polkow, MD
3.5 (11 Ratings)
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Dr. Melvin Polkow, MD

Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Diseases* Age 76
Lodi, NJ
Accepting new patients
47 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. Melvin Polkow, MD works in Lodi, NJ as a Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Disease Specialist and has 47 years experience.

They are board certified in Internal Medicine and graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 1977. Dr. Polkow completed a residency at Lenox Hill Hospital. At present, Dr. Polkow has received an average rating of 3.5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. They are affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Polkow practices at Practice in Lodi, NJ and has additional offices in Hackensack, NJ.

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Locations

  1. 1 Hmh-Pulmonology-Lodi
    160 Essex St Ste 103, Lodi, NJ 07644
  2. 2 Northern New Jersey Pulmonary Associates PC
    211 Essex St Ste 302, Hackensack, NJ 07601

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3.5
Based on 11 Reviews
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Feb 22, 2018
Dr. Polkow is very thorough and thoughtful and knowledgeable in his treatment. He never rushes me and is very nice. Office visits are pleasant and done in a timely manner. I would recommend him to anyone.
Cassidy in NJ — Feb 22, 2018
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Specialties*
Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Diseases
Pulmonary Disease
Critical Care Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine
    1977
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Lenox Hill Hospital
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Lenox Hill Hospital
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • SUNY-Stonybrook
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Dr. Melvin Polkow, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Polkow accepts Aetna, Amerihealth and Anthem as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Polkow accepts here.

Dr. Polkow has a star rating of 3.5/5 and has been reviewed 11 times.

Dr. Polkow is board certified in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease.

Dr. Polkow has been practicing as a Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Disease Specialist for 47 years.

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