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Dr. William Polk Jr, MD

Surgical Oncology* Age 66
Dr. William Polk Jr, MD
4.5 (65 Ratings)
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Dr. William Polk Jr, MD is a Surgical Oncologist in Nashville, TN.
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Dr. William Polk Jr, MD

Surgical Oncology* Age 66
Nashville, TN
Accepting new patients
Dr. William Polk Jr, MD is a Surgical Oncologist in Nashville, TN.

About

Dr. Polk Jr graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and completed a residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Dr. William Polk Jr, MD is a Surgical Oncologist in Nashville, TN. Dr. Polk Jr currently practices at The Surgical Clinic and are affiliated with Tristar Centennial Medical Center. Dr. Polk Jr has experience treating conditions like Upper Digestive Tract Cancer and Anal and Rectal Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Polk Jr received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 65 times. Dr. Polk Jr's office accepts new patients. Dr. Polk Jr is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Port Placements or Replacements
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Port Placements or Replacements
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Port Placements or Replacements
Colorectal Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Liver Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Peritoneal Cancer
Pheochromocytoma
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Uterine Cancer
Biliary Drainage
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma
Anemia
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Astrocytoma
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Bladder Cancer
Bone Cancer
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Cancer
Breast Cancer
Carcinoma in Situ
Cervical Cancer
Chordoma
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Coagulation Disorders
Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Graft vs Host Disease
Gynecologic Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Hemophilia
Hodgkin's Disease
Hypothalamus Cancer
Illeum Cancer
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Jejunum Cancer
Kidney Cancer
Laryngeal Cancer
Leukocytosis
Lung Cancer
Lymphoma
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Lymphoma, Large-Cell
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Mediastinal Tumors
Medulloblastoma
Melanoma
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Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neurofibrosarcoma
Neutropenia
Nodular Lymphocyte-Predominant Hodgkin Lymphoma
Nodular Lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Osteosarcoma
Ovarian Cancer
Pancreas Carcinoma
Pancytopenia
Pineal Region Tumors
Primary Hypercoagulable State
Prostate Cancer
Schwannoma
Secondary Malignancies
Sickle Cell Disease
Skin Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Thalassemia
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Thrombocytosis
Thyroid Cancer
Urinary Tract Cancer
Vulvar Cancer
Vulvovaginal Rhabdomyosarcoma
Adrenal Surgery
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Bile Duct Procedure
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Esophageal Surgery
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastrointestinal Surgery
Hepatobiliary Surgery
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Liver Tumor Ablation
Liver Resection
Liver Surgery
Lumpectomy
Melanoma Removal
Open Tumor Ablation, Liver
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Pancreatic Surgery
Percutaneous Tumor Ablation of Liver
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Pulmonary Procedures
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Stomach Surgery
Thoracentesis

Insurance Accepted

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  • Great West Healthcare-Cigna
    Cigna
    Great West Healthcare-Cigna HMO
    Open Access Plus
    Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
    Cigna PPO
    LocalPlus
  • United Healthcare POS
    United Healthcare
  • Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
    Aetna POS
  • PHCS
  • Network S
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Choice Care PPO
    Humana
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Signature Health Alliance
  • Private HealthCare Systems
  • Bluegrass Family Health
  • Tricare
  • USA Managed Care Organization
  • WellCare
    WellCare PPO
  • Medicare
  • Standard
    Tricare South
    Prime
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Medicaid of Kentucky
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Choice Care (Humana)
  • Compassionate Care Network (CCN)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
    Network C
    Network P
    Blue Cross Blue Shield
    Blue Card
    Blue Card PPO

Locations

  1. 1 The Surgical Clinic
    410 42nd Ave N Ste 400, Nashville, TN 37209
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Polk Jr
4.5
Based on 65 Reviews
5 Stars (56)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (8)

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Patient Reviews
Sep 10, 2024
Dr.Polk performed a Whipple procedure and was able to remove all my cancer tumor. He has a great bedside manner, more importantly he is a top notch surgeon.
— Sep 10, 2024
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Specialties*
Surgical Oncology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. William Polk Jr, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Polk Jr's profile.

Dr. Polk Jr frequently treats the following conditions: Upper Digestive Tract Cancer and Anal and Rectal Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. William Polk Jr, MD is affiliated with Tristar Centennial Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. William Polk Jr, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Tristar Centennial Medical Center

    2300 Patterson St, Nashville, TN