Dr. Juan M. Polanco, MD | Long Beach, CA | Internal Medicine

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Dr. Juan Polanco is an internal medicine physician who specializes in hospital medicine, bringing 38 years of clinical experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Universidad De Guayaquil Facultad De Ciencias Medicas, establishing a strong foundation for his decades-long career in internal medicine. His extensive experience has made him well-versed in managing complex medical conditions that require inpatient care and coordination.

Dr. Polanco practices at Saint Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, California, and maintains affiliations with several respected healthcare institutions including MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center and Mission Hospital Laguna Beach. His clinical expertise focuses on managing serious conditions such as advanced chronic kidney disease, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure. He regularly performs diagnostic procedures including comprehensive blood work and metabolic panels to monitor his patients' health. Patients have given him an …average rating of 2.2 on Vitals.

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19 Ratings
38 years of experience
Universidad De Guayaquil Facultad De Ciencias Medicas
9 written reviews
2 specialties
5 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
5 hospital affiliations
1 office location
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This is the WORST dr. I've ever seen i would rather be dead than see this dr. ever again

October 1st, 2019

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this Dr. is no good and should have his license revoked he cares 0 about his patience

September 26th, 2019

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This Dr. is awful does not take care of patience correctly

September 24th, 2019

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Horrible Dr. hope to never see him ever again

September 24th, 2019

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September 14th, 2019

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Dr. Juan Polanco of Long Beach Ca deserves one star he is a HORRIBLE Dr.

September 14th, 2019

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Dr.Polanco is a hospitalist doctor therefore office visits etc. do not apply. His medical expertise and warm matter as well as his willingness to answer questions make him a very good doctor in this role.

April 9th, 2015

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El Dr. Polanco fue el ms rudo, el mdico ms profesional que he visto nunca. l y la mayora de su personal era profesional y, a veces, francamente desagradable. La confidencialidad no es una palabra conocida por el Dr. Polanco y su personal, ya que compartan libremente acerca de otros pacientes y escuch a los miembros del personal del equipo de la Dra. Polanco se queja de m, as como otros pacientes. El Dr. Polanco tuvo ninguna responsabilidad por su papel como mi mdico de hospital, en un momento dado, en realidad me inform que no iba a tomar la decisin en cuanto a D / C m o no - y que la aprobacin de la gestin tendra que ser iniciado por m en incluso para ser considerado. Este fue un buen gesto, pero ... el Dr. Polanco es una locura y una estupidez. Yo no lo dudo que el seor Polanco se preocupa por la forma en que me trataron (o falta de ella), as como cualquier otro paciente, se le asign durante las ltimas semanas. La vida es corta. Yo tena la impresin de que poda hablar libremente y ser… tratado de igual a igual - (nunca pens en esto antes de incidente, pero ... no puedo dejar de pensar en ello desde entonces) - Creo que el Dr. Polanco es un hombre chauvanistic de cerdo que pertenece a los gustos de un supermercado con su comportamiento roto Ingls y poco profesional.

May 4th, 2011

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My experience is with Dr. Polanco as a hospitalist. I found him more insightful and caring than other doctors in Long Beach. He spent extra time when it was needed. However, on a few occasions I felt he was conflicted to act on behalf of the hospital and insurance company rather than what was in my best interests, which leaves me with mixed emotions.

August 21st, 2010

Saint Mary Medical Center

1050 Linden AveLong Beach, CA 90813

Tel: (562) 491-9000


Dr. Juan Miguel Polanco, MD	Dr. George Mousa, MD	Dr. Nima Ghadimi, MD	Eric Harker
Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
2.2 (19 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	3.8 (27 Ratings)	3.9 (7 Ratings)
38 Years of Experience	17 Years of Experience	29 Years of Experience	25 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
		Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English
Long Beach , CA	Upland , CA	Scottsdale , AZ	Lyons , CO
Med School: Universidad De Guayaquil Facultad De Ciencias Medicas	Med School: University Of Aleppo Faculty Of Medicine	Med School: Univ Iberoamericana Unibe Santo Domingo	Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine
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MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Universidad De Guayaquil Facultad De Ciencias MedicasGraduated in 1988

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Where is Dr. Juan Polanco's office located?: Dr. Juan Polanco's office is located at 1050 Linden Ave, Long Beach, CA, 90813.
Which hospitals is Dr. Juan Polanco affiliated with?: Dr. Juan Polanco is affiliated with Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center, Saint Mary Medical Center, MISSION HOSPITAL LAGUNA BEACH, Memorialcare Miller Childrens And Womens Hospital Long Beach, and THE REHABILITATION CENTER AT LONG BEACH MEMORIAL.

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