James R. Polega
230 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 230, 
Grand Rapids, MI 

Overview

James Polega is an Infectious Disease provider in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Polega has been practicing medicine for over 9 years. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Infectious Arthritis, Osteomyelitis, Endocarditis, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine, 2017

Residency

Michigan State University

Specialties

Infectious Disease

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MI

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine
American Board Of Internal Medicine
American Board Of Pediatrics

Fellowships

Michigan State University
Michigan State University

Hospital Affiliations

Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
McLaren Health
  • HMO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Priority Health
  • HMO
  • POS
Spectrum Priority Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

Corewell Health Infectious Disease Specialists - 230 Michigan St NE
230 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 230, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Other Locations
Corewell Health Pediatric Infectious Disease - 35 Michigan St NE
35 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 4150, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James R. Polega

How do I make an appointment with Dr. James R. Polega?

You can book an appointment with Dr. James R. Polega by calling their office at 616-774-2822. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. James R. Polega a top-rated expert for COVID-19?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James R. Polega is classified as an Experienced expert for COVID-19, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. James R. Polega specialize in?

While Dr. James R. Polega is a Infectious Disease, they have specific expertise in COVID-19, Infectious Arthritis, and Osteomyelitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Infectious Disease.

Does Dr. James R. Polega participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. James R. Polega has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like COVID-19. You can view a list of Dr. James R. Polega's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. James R. Polega accept my insurance?

Dr. James R. Polega accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 616-774-2822 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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