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Summary
Dr. James Polega is an internal medicine physician specializing in infectious disease and pediatrics. He earned his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and brings nine years of clinical experience to his practice. His unique combination of specialties allows him to care for patients of all ages who face complex infectious conditions.
Dr. Polega practices at several prominent Grand Rapids healthcare facilities, including Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital, Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, and Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital. He focuses on treating serious infections like sepsis in both adults and children, including newborns who require specialized care. His expertise includes performing comprehensive blood work and metabolic testing to diagnose and monitor infectious conditions. Dr. Polega also provides immunology services to help patients build resistance against various diseases.
Dr. Polega practices at several prominent Grand Rapids healthcare facilities, including Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital, Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, and Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital. He focuses on treating serious infections like sepsis in both adults and children, including newborns who require specialized care. His expertise includes performing comprehensive blood work and metabolic testing to diagnose and monitor infectious conditions. Dr. Polega also provides immunology services to help patients build resistance against various diseases.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 9 years of experience
- Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine
- 3 specialties
- 8 areas of expertise
- 5 hospital affiliations
- 3 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. James Robert Polega has 3 locationsCorewell Health Medical Group Infectious Disease Michigan Street
230 Michigan St NE Ste 230Grand Rapids, MI 49503Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Infectious Disease | Pediatrics |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 9 Years of Experience | 25 Years of Experience | 49 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | |
| Grand Rapids , MI | Lyons , CO | Grand Rapids , MI | Jenison , MI |
| Med School: Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine | Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine | Med School: Wayne State University School Of Medicine | |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. James Robert Polega has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. James Robert Polega has the following 8 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
9 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Michigan, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
Michigan State University College Of Human MedicineGraduated in 2017
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- Which hospitals is Dr. James Polega affiliated with?
- Dr. James Polega is affiliated with Select Specialty Hospital Spectrum Health, Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital, Corewell Health Helen Devos Childrens Hospital, and Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals A.
- Where is Dr. James Polega's office located?
- Dr. James Polega's office is located at 200 Jefferson Ave Se, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503.
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