Dr. Valentina Polyak, MD | Gurnee, IL | Internist

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Dr. Valentina Polyak specializes in internal medicine, bringing over five decades of medical expertise to her practice. She earned her medical degree from M. Gorky Donetsk National Medical University Faculty of General Medicine and completed her residency training at Advocate Ravenswood Medical Center. With 51 years of dedicated service in healthcare, Dr. Polyak has built extensive experience caring for adult patients with complex medical conditions. She provides care in English to serve her diverse patient community.

Dr. Polyak practices at multiple locations across Illinois and Wisconsin, including Gurnee, Libertyville, Barrington, Lake Forest, and Kenosha. She maintains hospital affiliations with Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, Advocate Condell Medical Center, and Aurora Medical Center Kenosha. Her clinical focus includes managing heart failure and helping patients with type 2 diabetes, including younger patients …dealing with diabetes. She also provides preventive care services such as flu vaccinations and pneumococcal immunizations to help patients maintain their health. Patients have given Dr. Polyak an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

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Overview based on verified provider data

accepting new patients
3.9

14 Ratings
51 years of experience
speaks English
Advocate Ravenswood Medical Center
5 written reviews
1 specialty
7 areas of expertise
1 board certification
4 hospital affiliations
5 office locations
Female

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

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Dr. Polyak's Ratings and Reviews

3.9

14 Ratings with 5 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 10 Minutes

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Patients’ Perspective

Gave an accurate diagnosis: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Had a good bedside manner: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Spent time with me: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Flexible scheduling: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
Staff was courteous: No Ratings

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I have been a patient of Dr. Polyak for several years and I have found her to give excellent care. She has always made sure that I receive a response if I need to call with questions or concerns. I don't feel rushed when I see her.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

November 22nd, 2019

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I was very disturbed when "Dr. Polyak" would not accommodate me as a new patient on a Saturday. I also work for a doctor, and we make accommodations for people all the time. Just because I was a "New" Patient, Dr. would NOT see me, due to it being a Saturday. When I asked the front desk to make an accommodation for me due to my current work schedule, Dr. STILL Declined. IM STILL A PERSON. I was being seen for anxiety. Had the receptionist communicated that Dr. does not see new patients on Saturdays, this could have been avoided. A week later I find out the doctor did not WANT to see a new patient on a Saturday. Should this not had been communicated during the initial conversation? I am completely dissatisfied with this office,I will not be referring anyone in her direction.

Did Well

Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

March 14th, 2018

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Not very caring at all

Did Well

Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit

April 10th, 2016

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She is an excellent doctor..patient, explains very well, listens to me, and a very pleasent personality. I highly reccomend her.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

July 29th, 2015

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I have been seeing Dr. Polyak for several years and I have not had any issues, I would have no problem recommending her to anyone.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

January 7th, 2014

Aurora Health Center

45 Tower Ct Ste CGurnee, IL 60031

Tel: (847) 623-3200

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Sat8:00 am - 12:00 pm

SunClosed

Advocate Condell Medical Center

801 S Milwaukee AveLibertyville, IL 60048

Tel: (847) 362-2900

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

450 W Il Route 22Barrington, IL 60010

Tel: (847) 381-0123

Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital

1000 N Westmoreland RdLake Forest, IL 60045

Tel: (847) 234-5600

Aurora Medical Center Kenosha

10400 75th StKenosha, WI 53142

Tel: (262) 948-5600


Dr. Valentina Polyak, MD	Dr. May Soong, MD	Dr. Elizabeth Nodine, MD	Danuta Kowalski
Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.9 (14 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (5 Ratings)	4.9 (219 Ratings)
51 Years of Experience	17 Years of Experience		43 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English
Gurnee , IL	Rolling Meadows , IL	Waukegan , IL	Skokie , IL
Med School: M Gorky Donetsk National Medical University Faculty Of General Medicine	Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine		Med School: Wroclaw Medical University
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Accepts Medicare
Accepts Medicaid

Internal Medicine

Check-up
Heartburn
Immunization
Physical
Vaccination
Weight Loss
Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Dr. Valentina Polyak holds expired and active medical licenses in the states of Illinois and Wisconsin.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Illinois that expired in 2026 and an active medical license in the state of Wisconsin that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Advocate Ravenswood Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from M Gorky Donetsk National Medical University Faculty Of General Medicine in 1975.

NPI Number

Dr. Polyak's NPI number is 1114913845.

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Nancy S Mhangami
Nurse Practitioner
| Arlington Heights, IL
(0)
Monis Syed
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
6 Years Exp | Park Ridge, IL
(0)
Carol Ann Olson
Infectious Disease
40 Years Exp | Lindenhurst, IL
(0)
David Mc Neil Ferguson
Emergency Medicine
41 Years Exp | Glenview, IL
(0)
Steven Jungerwirth
Infectious Disease
42 Years Exp | Glencoe, IL
(0)
Thomas Patrick Gibson
Nephrology
58 Years Exp | Wilmette, IL
(0)
Joaquin Mario Valdes
Infectious Disease
45 Years Exp | Mundelein, IL
(0)
Jerold Joseph Reibman
Emergency Medicine
42 Years Exp | VERNON HILLS, IL
(0)
David Allen Stamler
Infectious Disease
40 Years Exp | Glenview, IL
(0)

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Where is Dr. Valentina Polyak's office located?: Dr. Valentina Polyak's office is located at 45 Tower Ct Ste C, Gurnee, IL, 60031.
Which hospitals is Dr. Valentina Polyak affiliated with?: Dr. Valentina Polyak is affiliated with Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, Advocate Condell Medical Center, and Aurora Medical Center Kenosha.
Does Dr. Valentina Polyak accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Valentina Polyak accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Dr. Valentina Polyak speak?: Dr. Valentina Polyak speaks English.

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