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Dr. Richard Polder, MD

General Surgery* Age 67
Dr. Richard Polder, MD
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Dr. Richard Polder, MD is a General Surgeon in Findlay, OH.
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Dr. Richard Polder, MD

General Surgery* Age 67
Findlay, OH
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience
Dr. Richard Polder, MD is a General Surgeon in Findlay, OH.

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Dr. Polder graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1984 and completed a residency at Riverside Meth Hospital.Dr. Richard Polder, MD is a General Surgeon in Findlay, OH and has 40 years experience. Dr. Polder currently practices at Surgical Associates of Northwest Ohio and are affiliated with Blanchard Valley Hospital and Bluffton Hospital. At present, Dr. Polder received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Polder's office accepts new patients. Dr. Polder accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Laparoscopic Appendectomy
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Laparoscopic Appendectomy
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Appendicitis
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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
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Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Thyroid Nodule
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Biopsy of Breast
Colectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Lumpectomy
Mastectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
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Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
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Lobular Carcinoma
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Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
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Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Skin Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Anoscopy
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Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Breast Reconstruction
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colorectal Surgery, Robotic-Assisted
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
da Vinci® Robotic Surgery
Dialysis Access Procedures
Diaphragmatic Paraesophagel Hernia Robotic Assist
Duodenal Polypectomy
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Gynecomastia Repair
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Splenectomy
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Placement
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Sentinel Node Biopsy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon

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Locations

  1. 1 Surgical Associates of Northwest Ohio
    300 W Wallace St Ste B2, Findlay, OH 45840
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Polder
3.8
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Jan 21, 2017
After years of dealing with a prolapsed rectum issue, Dr. Polder did robotic surgery and fixed the problem. It's like having a new start on life!! He explained everything in detail and took excellent care of me before and after the surgery. Thank you Dr. Polder!!
Karen Oswald in Findlay, OH — Jan 21, 2017
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Ohio State University College of Medicine
    1984
Medical Education

Internship

Internship
  • Riverside Meth Hospital
    1985
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Riverside Meth Hospital
    1989
Residency Hospital
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Dr. Richard Polder, MD is affiliated with Blanchard Valley Hospital and Bluffton Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Blanchard Valley Hospital

    1900 S Main St, Findlay, OH

  • Bluffton Hospital

    139 Garau St, Bluffton, OH