Dr. Octavius Douglas Polk, MD

Dr. Octavius Polk is a pulmonologist and critical care medicine specialist who earned his medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. He completed his residency training at Howard University Hospital, building a strong foundation in internal medicine before specializing in lung and critical care conditions. With 48 years of clinical experience, Dr. Polk has developed extensive expertise in treating complex respiratory disorders and managing critically ill patients. He is fluent in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Polk practices at multiple locations throughout Washington, DC, including Howard University Hospital and Bridgepoint Hospital Capitol Hill. He focuses on treating patients with chronic lung disease and COPD, including cases involving multiple health conditions. His procedural expertise includes performing bronchoscopy to examine the airways, thoracentesis for fluid removal, and comprehensive pulmonary function testing to assess lung capacity. Patients …rate Dr. Polk 4.2 out of 5 stars on average for his care.