3.9
14 Ratings
Summary
Dr. Melvin Polkow is a pulmonologist who specializes in lung and respiratory care, with additional expertise in critical care medicine for patients requiring intensive treatment. He earned his medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed his residency at University Hospital SUNY Stony Brook. With nearly five decades of medical practice, Dr. Polkow brings extensive experience to his patient care. He is fluent in Italian and Spanish.
Dr. Polkow practices at Northern New Jersey Pulmonary Associates in Lodi, New Jersey, and also sees patients in Hackensack. His clinical focus includes treating fluid buildup around the lungs, lung nodules, and ongoing respiratory conditions. He performs diagnostic imaging procedures including chest fluoroscopy and chest X-rays to evaluate lung health. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.9 out of 5.
Dr. Polkow practices at Northern New Jersey Pulmonary Associates in Lodi, New Jersey, and also sees patients in Hackensack. His clinical focus includes treating fluid buildup around the lungs, lung nodules, and ongoing respiratory conditions. He performs diagnostic imaging procedures including chest fluoroscopy and chest X-rays to evaluate lung health. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.9 out of 5.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 49 years of experience
- 5 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Italian, Spanish
- University Hospital Suny Stony Brook
- 2 specialties
- 10 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 2 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Melvin S Polkow has 2 locationsNorthern New Jersey Pulmonary Associates
160 Essex St Ste 103Lodi, NJ 07644 Tel: (551) 996-1370
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Dr. Melvin S Polkow, MD | Dr. Jean T. Santamauro, MD | Dr. Claire L. Keating, MD | Dr. Lori Shah, MD |
| Pulmonology | Pulmonology | Pulmonology | Pulmonology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 49 Years of Experience | 39 Years of Experience | 23 Years of Experience | 28 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks Italian, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish |
| Lodi , NJ | New York , NY | New York , NY | New York , NY |
| Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Massachusetts Medical School | Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine | Med School: Suny Downstate Med Ctr |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Melvin S Polkow
Medical Specialties
Dr. Melvin S Polkow has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Melvin S Polkow has the following 10 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
49 Years Experience
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
University Hospital Suny Stony Brook
Medical School
Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of MedicineGraduated in 1977
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- Dr. Melvin Polkow's office is located at 160 Essex St Ste 103, Lodi, NJ, 07644.
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