Search

 See All Cardiologists in Lodi, NJ

Dr. Melvin Polkow, MD

Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Diseases* Age 77
Dr. Melvin Polkow, MD
3.5 (11 Ratings)
 Share
icon-circle-check
Link Copied!
Profile link copied to clipboard!
Map Pin Small Lodi, NJ
Dr. Melvin Polkow, MD is a Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Disease Specialist in Lodi, NJ.
Dr. Melvin Polkow, MD
3.5 (11 Ratings)
 Share
icon-circle-check
Link Copied!
Profile link copied to clipboard!

Dr. Melvin Polkow, MD

Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Diseases* Age 77
Lodi, NJ
Accepting new patients
48 years of experience
Dr. Melvin Polkow, MD is a Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Disease Specialist in Lodi, NJ.

About

Dr. Polkow graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 1977 and completed a residency at Lenox Hill Hospital. Dr. Melvin Polkow, MD is a Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Disease Specialist in Lodi, NJ and has 48 years experience. Dr. Polkow currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Nyack Hospital. At present, Dr. Polkow received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Dr. Polkow's office accepts new patients. Dr. Polkow is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Friendly Staff

Patients said the staff was friendly.

Compare with other Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Disease Specialists

Compare Dr. Polkow with our nearby Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Disease Specialists at Clara Maass Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Frank Iacovone, MD
Dr. Frank Iacovone, MD
15 reviews
Learn More Photo: Dr. Sameer Kaul, MD
Dr. Sameer Kaul, MD
3 reviews
Learn More
These providers are on the medical staff of Clara Maass Medical Center
These providers are on the medical staff of Clara Maass Medical Center.
Advertisement

Experience Check

Enter a condition or procedure
Acidosis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Pharyngitis
Acidosis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Pharyngitis
Acidosis
  • View other providers who treat Acidosis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Alkalosis
Asbestosis
Asthma
  • View other providers who treat Asthma
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Bronchiectasis
Bronchiolitis
Bronchitis
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 Hiatal Hernia
Emphysema
Empyema
  • View other providers who treat Empyema
Eosinophilic Asthma
Gallstones
Hiatal Hernia
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Influenza (Flu)
Inguinal Hernia
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
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
Respiratory Failure
Rheumatoid Lung Disease
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sarcoidosis
Scleroderma
Secondary Malignancies
Sleep Apnea
Sleep Disorders
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Tuberculosis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Whooping Cough
Breath Testing
Bronchoscopy
Pulmonary Procedures
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Respiratory Management
Spirometry
Thoracentesis

Insurance Accepted

* Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment.
  • Emblem Health
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Cigna PPO
    Cigna
    Open Access Plus
  • Health Net
    Tricare
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
    Aetna HMO
    Select
  • One Health
  • MagnaCare
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • TriCare for Life
  • Consumer Health Network
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
    First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Special Needs Plan SNP
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Amerihealth
    Personal Choice PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Devon Health
  • Bankers Life and Casualty
  • Medicare
  • PHCS
  • QualCare
    QualCare HMO
    QualCare PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • MultiPlan PPO
    MultiPlan
  • Group Health Incorporated (GHI)
  • Special Needs Plan SNP
  • Choice Care PPO
    Humana

Locations

  1. 1 Hmh-Pulmonology-Lodi
    160 Essex St Ste 103, Lodi, NJ 07644
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (551) 996-1370
  2. 2 Northern New Jersey Pulmonary Associates PC
    211 Essex St Ste 302, Hackensack, NJ 07601
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (201) 498-1311

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Polkow
3.5
Based on 11 Reviews
5 Stars (7)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (4)

Leave a review

How likely are you to recommend Dr. Polkow?

(Select your rating)
Patient Reviews
Feb 22, 2018
Dr. Polkow is very thorough and thoughtful and knowledgeable in his treatment. He never rushes me and is very nice. Office visits are pleasant and done in a timely manner. I would recommend him to anyone.
Cassidy in NJ — Feb 22, 2018
See more reviews on Healthgrades
Photo: Dr. Melvin Polkow, MD
How would you rate your experience with Dr. Melvin Polkow, MD?
  • Likelihood of recommending Dr. Polkow to family and friends

Dr. Polkow's Office & Staff

  • Ease of scheduling urgent appointments
  • Office environment, cleanliness, comfort, etc.
  • Staff friendliness and courteousness
  • Total wait time (waiting & exam rooms)

Experience with Dr. Polkow

  • Level of trust in provider's decisions
  • How well provider explains medical condition(s)
  • How well provider listens and answers questions
  • Hpends appropriate amount of time with patients

Tell Us About Yourself

  • Your gender:
  • Your age group:
  • Number of office visits you've had in the last 2 years:

Finish Here

  • How would you like to confirm your survey information?
    Standard text messaging and data rates may apply.
Thank you for sharing your feedback about Dr. Melvin Polkow, MD.
Claim Your Profile
Are you Dr. Melvin Polkow, MD?
Respond to reviews, add information, and reach more patients. Claiming is free and only takes a minute.

Claim my profile

About Me

Specialties*
Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Diseases
Pulmonary Disease
Critical Care Medicine
Specialties*
  • *Sharecare does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.
Education

Education

Medical Education
  • State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine
    1977
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Lenox Hill Hospital
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Lenox Hill Hospital
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • SUNY-Stonybrook
Fellowship Hospital
Common Questions and Answers
Responses are sourced directly from patients.
Does Dr. Polkow communicate via email?
No users said yes.
Yes
(0)
No
(1)
Does Dr. Polkow offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
No users said yes.
Yes
(0)
No
(1)
Does Dr. Polkow offer an online patient portal?
No users said yes.
Yes
(0)
No
(1)
Does Dr. Polkow have free onsite parking?
1 user said yes.
Yes
(1)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Polkow offer weekend visits?
No users said yes.
Yes
(0)
No
(1)
Does Dr. Polkow offer evening visits?
No users said yes.
Yes
(0)
No
(1)
Does Dr. Polkow specialize in working with children or adolescents?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Polkow specialize in working with seniors?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Polkow specialize in couples therapy?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Polkow specialize in working with LGBTQ+ community?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Polkow accept insurance?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)

Frequently Asked Questions

Find contact information here to make an appointment.

A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Melvin Polkow, MD is affiliated with Nyack Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Melvin Polkow, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Nyack Hospital

    160 N Midland Ave, Nyack, NY