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Dr. John Pollina Jr, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 56
Dr. John Pollina Jr, MD
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Dr. John Pollina Jr, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Buffalo, NY.
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Dr. John Pollina Jr, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 56
Buffalo, NY
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience
Dr. John Pollina Jr, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Buffalo, NY.

About

Dr. Pollina Jr graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1994 and completed a residency at SUNY/B Education Consortium Neurosurgery.Dr. John Pollina Jr, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Buffalo, NY and has 30 years experience. Dr. Pollina Jr currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Buffalo General Medical Center. Dr. Pollina Jr has experience treating conditions like Spinal Stenosis and Herniated Disc among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Pollina Jr received an average rating of 3.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 24 times. Dr. Pollina Jr's office accepts new patients. Dr. Pollina Jr is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Spinal Stenosis
Herniated Disc
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Spinal Stenosis
Herniated Disc
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Spinal Stenosis
Herniated Disc
Back Pain
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Spinal Fusion
Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Astrocytoma
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Bone Cancer
Brain Abscess
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Broken Neck
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Chordoma
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Cranial Nerve Cancer
Dural Tear
Epilepsy
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Lumbar Spine Fracture
Medulloblastoma
Myelomalacia
Neurogenic Bowel
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Schwannoma
Secondary Malignancies
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Upper Back Pain
Vertebral Column Tumors
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Brain Surgery
Craniectomy
Craniotomy
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Herniated Disc Surgery
Laminoplasty
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Neurostimulator Implantation
Posterior Lumbar Fusion With Robotic Assistance
Puncture Aspiration
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spine Fracture Treatment

Insurance Accepted

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  • SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
    BluePPO HSA PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York PPO
  • Curative EPO
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  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
    High Performance Network - Tiered HPN
  • MagnaCare PPO
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    Connection Blue High Performance Network
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    Blue Acess Employer Sponsored
    Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Flex Connecticut EPO
  • Blue High Performance Network
    myBlue Access EPO
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  • Wellspan Health PPO
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  • Preferred Choice POS
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    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
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    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO

Locations

  1. 1 Univ. at Buffalo Neurosurgery Inc.
    3980A Sheridan Dr, Buffalo, NY 14226
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 218-1000
  2. 2 Office
    40 George Karl Blvd Ste 200, Buffalo, NY 14221
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 218-1000

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pollina Jr
3.6
Based on 24 Reviews
5 Stars (15)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (8)

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Patient Reviews
Mar 02, 2020
Dr. Pollina is a great surgeon. I’ve had 3 successful surgeries with him. Highly recommend.
— Mar 02, 2020
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • State University of New York at Buffalo
    1994
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • SUNY/B Education Consortium Surgical Res Program
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • SUNY/B Education Consortium Neurosurgery
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Pollina Jr, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Pollina Jr's profile.

Dr. Pollina Jr frequently treats the following conditions: Spinal Stenosis and Herniated Disc. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. John Pollina Jr, MD is affiliated with Buffalo General Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. John Pollina Jr, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Buffalo General Medical Center

    100 High St, Buffalo, NY