3.2
10 Ratings with 2 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Mary Polk specializes in pulmonology, critical care medicine, and sleep medicine, bringing more than four decades of medical expertise to her practice. She earned her medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, establishing a strong foundation for her comprehensive approach to respiratory and sleep disorders. Dr. Polk speaks English and has dedicated 42 years to caring for patients with complex pulmonary conditions.
Based at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, North Carolina, Dr. Polk provides specialized care through the Fryecare Lung Center. She focuses on treating sleep apnea and obstructive sleep apnea, including these conditions in children. Her practice includes pulmonary function testing to evaluate lung capacity and bronchodilator reversibility testing to assess breathing improvements. Patients rate Dr. Polk 3.2 out of 5 stars on average for her specialized respiratory and sleep medicine services.
Based at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, North Carolina, Dr. Polk provides specialized care through the Fryecare Lung Center. She focuses on treating sleep apnea and obstructive sleep apnea, including these conditions in children. Her practice includes pulmonary function testing to evaluate lung capacity and bronchodilator reversibility testing to assess breathing improvements. Patients rate Dr. Polk 3.2 out of 5 stars on average for her specialized respiratory and sleep medicine services.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 42 years of experience
- speaks English
- Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine
- 2 written reviews
- 3 specialties
- 10 areas of expertise
- 3 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 5 office locations
- Female
Patients’ Perspective
- Flexible scheduling
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Office Locations
Dr. Mary Olivia Polk has 5 locationsFryecare Lung Center
915 Tate Blvd SE Ste 182Hickory, NC 28602 Tel: (828) 322-2005
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 - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Fryecare Lung Center
415 N Center St Ste 102Hickory, NC 28601Mon8:00 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 - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Dr. Mary Olivia Polk, MD | Dr. Sever Catalin Surdulescu | Dr. Franklin Riley Mcguire | Nancy Cross Goins |
| Pulmonology | Critical Care Medicine | Pulmonology | Nurse Practitioner |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 42 Years of Experience | 34 Years of Experience | 27 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks Spanish, English |
| Hickory , NC | Mooresville , NC | Lenoir , NC | Morganton , NC |
| Med School: Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine | Med School: Universitatea De Medicina Si Farmacie Carol Davila | Med School: University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine | |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Mary Olivia Polk
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Mary Olivia Polk has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Mary Olivia Polk has the following 10 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
42 Years Experience
Dr. Mary Olivia Polk holds an expired medical license in the state of North Carolina.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of North Carolina that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine in 1984.
NPI Number
Dr. Polk's NPI number is 1427158104.
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- Dr. Mary Olivia Polk is affiliated with Frye Regional Medical Center.
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