4.7
22 Ratings with 15 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. John Politz is a surgeon who earned their medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. They completed their residency at Baylor Medical Center and has practiced for 36 years. Dr. Politz is fluent in English.
Dr. Politz is affiliated with Heart Hospital of Austin and practices in Austin, Texas. They specialize in treating back pain during pregnancy, back pain in children and teens, and flank pain. Their surgical expertise includes anterior lumbar spinal fusion, herniated disc surgery, and lateral lumbar spinal fusion. Patients rate Dr. Politz 4.7 out of 5 on Vitals.
Dr. Politz is affiliated with Heart Hospital of Austin and practices in Austin, Texas. They specialize in treating back pain during pregnancy, back pain in children and teens, and flank pain. Their surgical expertise includes anterior lumbar spinal fusion, herniated disc surgery, and lateral lumbar spinal fusion. Patients rate Dr. Politz 4.7 out of 5 on Vitals.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- 36 years of experience
- speaks English
- Baylor Medical Center
- 15 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 6 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Location
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| Surgery | Surgery | Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 36 Years of Experience | 28 Years of Experience | 35 Years of Experience | 32 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish, Tamil |
| Austin , TX | Webster , TX | Cypress , TX | Cypress , TX |
| Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans | Med School: The University of Texas Medical Branch | Med School: Universidad Autonoma De San Luis Potosi Slp Mexico | Med School: University of Texas Medical School at Houston |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by John Kenneth Politz
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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
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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Frequently Asked Questions
- What languages does John Politz speak?
- John Politz speaks English.
- How can I make an appointment with John Politz?
- You can find contact information for John Politz here on Vitals.
- Is John Politz accepting new patients?
- John Politz has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Does John Politz accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that John Politz accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Which hospitals is John Politz affiliated with?
- John Politz is affiliated with Heart Hospital Of Austin.
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