Elite in Atherosclerosis

Dr. Tamar Polonsky

Cardiology
University Of Chicago Medical Center
5841 S Maryland Ave, 
Chicago,, IL 
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Elite in Atherosclerosis
University Of Chicago Medical Center
5841 S Maryland Ave, 
Chicago,, IL 
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Overview

Tamar Polonsky is a Cardiologist in Chicago,, Illinois. Dr. Polonsky is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Peripheral Artery Disease, Coronary Heart Disease, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 115 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 48 articles and participated in 1 clinical trial in the study of Atherosclerosis.

Specialties
Cardiology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in IL
Hospital Affiliations
The University Of Chicago Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

University of Chicago Medical Center
5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago,, IL 60637
Call: 773-702-1000
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Office
5841 S Maryland Ave Ste MC6080, Chicago,, IL 60637
Call: 773-702-6153

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

1 Clinical Trials

Improve PAD Performance With Metformin: The PERMET Trial
Improve PAD Performance With Metformin: The PERMET Trial
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 26, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Metformin
Study Phase: Phase 3

115 Total Publications

Metformin to Improve Walking Performance in Lower Extremity Peripheral Artery Disease: The PERMET Randomized Clinical Trial.
Metformin to Improve Walking Performance in Lower Extremity Peripheral Artery Disease: The PERMET Randomized Clinical Trial.
Journal: JAMA
Published: November 08, 2025
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  • Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
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