Summary

"Dr. Pollock specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus with an emphasis on the surgical management of benign and malignant disease. His primary interests include minimally invasive colon and rectal cancer surgery through laparoscopic and transanal approaches, inflammatory bowel disease, anorectal disease and colonoscopy. He is a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons and in the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. He believes in patient education and communication to give personalized care. Married with two children, Dr. Pollock enjoys cooking, physical fitness and travel."

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.9
  • 30 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas Southwestern Medical School
  • 238 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 21 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

Swedish Colon & Rectal Clinic - First Hill

1101 Madison St # 5Seattle, WA 98104

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Accepts New Patients
4.9 
4.2 
30 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English
Seattle , WASeattle , WASeattle , WASeattle , WA
Med School: University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine Med School: Leicester Warwick Medical Schools
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Darren Ronald Pollock

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO
  • Aetna PPO
  • Ambetter Casecade Select
  • Carelon Medicare Advantage
  • Carelon PPO
  • Cigna PPO
  • Coordinated Care Medicaid
  • Evernorth PPO
  • First Choice PPO
  • HCSC HealthSpring Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO
  • Health Net Tricare
  • Health Smart PPO
  • Humana
  • Humana HMO
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • Humana PPO
  • Kaiser Medicare Advantage
  • Molina Medicaid
  • Molina Medicare Advantage
  • Pacific Medical Center TRICARE
  • Premera
  • Providence Health Plan Medicare Advantage-HMO
  • Regence BlueShield Of Washington Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO
  • Regence BlueShield Of Washington TRIWEST
  • United Behavioral Health PPO
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • United Healthcare PPO
  • Wellcare Medicare Advantage-HMO
  • Wellpoint Medicaid
  • Wellpoint Medicare Advantage

Medical Specialties

Darren Ronald Pollock has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Darren Ronald Pollock has the following 21 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Banding
  • Bowel Resection
  • Colon Cancer
  • Colonoscopy
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Diverticulitis
  • Endoscopy (Endoscopic Surgery)
  • Fecal Incontinence
  • Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  • Hemorrhoidectomy
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Laproscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
  • Rectal Bleeding
  • Rectal Cancer
  • Rectal Pain
  • Rectal Prolapse
  • Sigmoidoscopy
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Warts

Certifications, License, & Education

30 Years Experience

Darren Ronald Pollock holds an expired medical license in the state of Washington.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Washington that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas Southwestern Medical School in 2002.

Residency

Completed their residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas Southwestern Medical School in 2001.

Internship

Completed their internship at University of TX Suthwestern Medical School in 2001.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine in 1996.

NPI Number

Darren Ronald Pollock's NPI number is 1861508582.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Darren Pollock speak?
Darren Pollock speaks English.
Which hospitals is Darren Pollock affiliated with?
Darren Pollock is affiliated with Swedish Medical Center First Hill Campus.
Does Darren Pollock accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Darren Pollock accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Darren Pollock accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Darren Pollock has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Darren Pollock's office located?
Darren Pollock's office is located at 1101 Madison St # 5, Seattle, WA, 98104.

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