Summary

Dr. John Politz is a vascular surgeon with expertise in surgery who has dedicated 36 years to providing specialized care. He earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans and completed his residency at Baylor Medical Center. Dr. Politz is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population.

Dr. Politz practices at Heart Hospital of Austin in Austin, Texas, where he focuses on treating complex vascular conditions. His experience includes caring for patients with chronic kidney disease stage 5 and hypertension. He performs diagnostic procedures such as CT scans and comprehensive metabolic panels to evaluate patient health. Patients have given Dr. Politz an average rating of 4.7 stars, reflecting their confidence in his surgical expertise and compassionate care.

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Quick Facts

  • 4.7
  • 36 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • Baylor Medical Center
  • 15 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

Austin Spine Access Surgeons

1004 W 32nd St Ste 200Austin, TX 78705

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4.7 
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36 Years of Experience 7 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Austin , TXCypress , TXWebster , TXPlano , TX
Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Med School: UT McGovern Medical School Med School: The University of Texas Medical Branch Med School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
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Medical Specialties

John Kenneth Politz has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

John Kenneth Politz has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Diabetes Complications
  • General Surgery
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Malformations

Certifications, License, & Education

36 Years Experience

John Kenneth Politz holds inactive and expired medical licenses in the states of Oklahoma and Texas.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an inactive medical license in the state of Oklahoma that expired in 2025 and an expired medical license in the state of Texas that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Baylor Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1990.

NPI Number

John Kenneth Politz's NPI number is 1780608935.

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