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Dr. Melvin Polkow, MD

Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Diseases*•Male•Age 76

Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Diseases*

Dr. Melvin Polkow, MD is a cardiovascular & pulmonary disease specialist in Lodi, NJ and has over 46 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 1977. He is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

Dr. Melvin Polkow, MD

Practice

160 Essex St Ste 103 Lodi, NJ 07644
(551) 996-1370

Accepting new patients

(551) 996-1370

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Polkow is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center Hackensack, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for cardiology.

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    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
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Dr. Polkow's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Polkow

3.5

11 ratings, 3 with a written review
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Dis Appointed – Jul 22, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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Cassidy in NJ – Feb 22, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
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hackensack – Jan 18, 2016
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About Me

Care Philosophy

Patients who understand their condition and state of health are better able to take care of themselves and tend to experience fewer urgent problems. In...Read more

Specialties*

  • Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Diseases
  • Pulmonary Disease
  • Critical Care Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

Board Certifications

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Pulmonary Disease
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SUNY-Stonybrook

Fellowship Hospital

Lenox Hill Hospital

Residency Hospital

Lenox Hill Hospital

Internship Hospital

State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine

Medical School, 1977

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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    Does Dr. Melvin Polkow, MD accept new patients?

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    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.

    Focus on Cardiomyopathy

    Locations

    Practice

    Hmh - Pulmonology - Lodi160 Essex St Ste 103 Lodi, NJ 07644
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    Northern New Jersey Pulmonary Associates

    Hackensack University Medical Group160 Essex St Ste 103 Lodi, NJ 07644
    2

    Practice

    Northern New Jersey Pulmonary Associates PC211 Essex St Ste 302 Hackensack, NJ 07601
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    Hackensack University Medical Center

    30 Prospect Ave
    Hackensack, NJ 07601
    Recipient of 23
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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