Summary

Dr. Sheel Patel-Polk is a thoracic surgeon who specializes in surgical procedures involving the chest, lungs, and related structures. She earned her Doctor of Osteopathy degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Bradenton Campus and completed her residency training at DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital. With 10 years of experience in thoracic and general surgery, Dr. Patel-Polk brings extensive expertise to complex chest surgeries and lung conditions.

Dr. Patel-Polk practices at multiple locations throughout Charleston, South Carolina, including Roper Saint Francis Physician Partners, Bon Secours Saint Francis Hospital, and Roper Hospital. She treats patients with pleural effusion, pulmonary nodules, and pneumothorax. Her diagnostic capabilities include chest X-rays and CT scans to evaluate chest conditions, along with chest fluoroscopy for real-time imaging during procedures.

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Quick Facts

  • 10 years of experience
  • 40 insurance plans accepted
  • DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 4 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Sheel Patel-Polk has 4 locations

Roper Saint Francis Physician Partners

125 Doughty St Ste 280Charleston, SC 29403

Bon Secours Saint Francis Hospital

2095 Henry Tecklenburg DrCharleston, SC 29414

Roper Hospital

316 Calhoun StCharleston, SC 29401

Dr. Sheel Patel-Polk

700 S Limestone StLexington, KY 40536

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Med School: Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine Bradenton Campus Med School: University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine Med School: Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: University Of Washington School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Sheel Patel-Polk

  • Aetna
  • America's 1st Choice
  • Arkansas Total Care - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Assurant Health
  • Blue Choice Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina - Medicare
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Devoted Health
  • EmblemHealth
  • Freedom Health
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Liberty HealthShare
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Pan-American Life Insurance Group
  • Progressive
  • Select Health of South Carolina
  • SelectHealth
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Travelers - Workers’ Compensation
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Sheel Patel-Polk has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Sheel Patel-Polk has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • General Surgery
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

10 Years Experience

Dr. Sheel Patel-Polk holds an active medical license in the state of South Carolina.

Medical License

Doctor Of Osteopathy with an active medical license in the state of South Carolina that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine Bradenton Campus in 2016.

NPI Number

Dr. Patel-Polk's NPI number is 1649632795.

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Dr. Sheel Patel-Polk's office is located at 125 Doughty St Ste 280, Charleston, SC, 29403.
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