- Pulmonary Doctors / Pulmonologists
- NJ
- Lodi, NJ
- Dr. Melvin Polkow, MD
Dr. Melvin Polkow, MD
Pulmonary Disease•Male•Age 75
Pulmonary Disease
Dr. Melvin Polkow, MD is a Pulmonologist in Lodi, NJ and has over 46 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from SUNY Dwnstate M C Coll Med in 1977. He is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center. His office accepts new patients.
Northern New Jersey Pulmonary Associates
160 Essex St Ste 103 Lodi, NJ 07644Make an Appointment
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Dr. Polkow's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Polkow
3.5
Based on 11 ratings
| 5 Star | 64% | 64% |
| 4 Star | 0% | 0% |
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| 1 Star | 36% | 36% |
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About Me
Care Philosophy
Specialties
- Pulmonary Disease
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine
- Pulmonary Disease
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does Dr. Melvin Polkow, MD accept any insurance plans?
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Does Dr. Melvin Polkow, MD accept new patients?
New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Melvin Polkow, MD on Healthgrades. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Polkow's profile.
What conditions does Dr. Melvin Polkow, MD treat?
Dr. Polkow frequently treats the following conditions: Emphysema, Asthma, and Partial Lung Collapse. See more on Healthgrades.
What is Dr. Melvin Polkow, MD's office address?
Dr. Polkow's office is located at 160 Essex St Ste 103, Lodi, NJ 07644. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Is Dr. Melvin Polkow, MD affiliated with any hospitals?
Dr. Melvin Polkow, MD is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center.
Is Dr. Melvin Polkow, MD a board-certified professional?
Yes, Dr. Melvin Polkow, MD holds board certifications in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease.
How much experience does Dr. Melvin Polkow, MD have?
Dr. Polkow has over 45 years of healthcare experience.
Does Dr. Melvin Polkow, MD receive good ratings from patients?
There is a star rating of 3.5/5 for Dr. Melvin Polkow, MD. Patients say that the appointment wasn't rushed and the provider listened & answered questions well. See all patient feedback on Healthgrades.
Experience and Background Checks
Background Check
Dr. Polkow's Top Procedures and Conditions
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Polkow treats Emphysema more than 93% of his peers
Dr. Polkow treats this condition more than 93% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Polkow treats Asthma more than 89% of his peers
Dr. Polkow treats this condition more than 89% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Polkow treats Partial Lung Collapse more than 87% of his peers
Dr. Polkow treats this condition more than 87% of his peers
Dr. Polkow's conditions and procedures:
- Acidosis
- Acute Pharyngitis
- Alkalosis
- Asbestosis
- Asthma
- Bone Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Breath Testing
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchiolitis
- Bronchitis
- Bronchoscopy
- Bronchospasm
- Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
- Cholecystitis and Gallstones
- Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
- Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
- Colorectal Cancer
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
- Emphysema
- Empyema
- Eosinophilic Asthma
- Gallstones
- Hiatal Hernia
- Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
- Influenza (Flu)
- Inguinal Hernia
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Lung Abscess
- Lung Cancer
- Lung Neoplasms, Not Specified as Malignant
- Lung Nodule
- Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
- Mycobacterial Lung Infection
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Osteosarcoma
- Partial Lung Collapse
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
- Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
- Pleural Effusion
- Pneumonia
- Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
- Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Disease
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Pulmonary Eosinophilia
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Procedures
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
- Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Management
- Rheumatoid Lung Disease
- Rib Fracture
- Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
- Sarcoidosis
- Secondary Malignancies
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Spirometry
- Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Systemic Sclerosis
- Thoracentesis
- Thyroid Cancer
- Tuberculosis
- Wegener's Granulomatosis
- Whooping Cough
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Dr. Polkow accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Select
- Amerihealth
- Personal Choice PPO
- Anthem
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Bankers Life and Casualty
- Beech Street (Multiplan)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna PPO
- Open Access Plus
- Consumer Health Network
- Coventry Health Care
- Devon Health
- EmblemHealth
- Emblem Health
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- First Health
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Group Health Incorporated (GHI)
- Health Net
- Humana
- Choice Care PPO
- Locals (any local)
- MagnaCare
- Medicare
- Special Needs Plan SNP
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- One Health
- Oxford Health Plans
- PHCS
- QualCare
- QualCare HMO
- QualCare PPO
- Tricare
- TriCare for Life
- UnitedHealthCare
- United Healthcare
Locations
Northern New Jersey Pulmonary Associates
Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group
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- Hours
- Mon: closed
- Tue: closed
- Wed: closed
- Thu: closed
- Fri: closed
- Sat: closed
- Sun: closed
- Directions
Northern New Jersey Pulmonary
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.71% Patients that would definitely recommend, 1% higher than the national average
12 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2022)
Compare with other Pulmonologists
Compare Dr. Polkow with our nearby Pulmonologists at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center.
Make an appointment at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center today at (973) 765-6593.
These providers are on the medical staff of Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center.
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