Expertise in
12
conditions
Expertise in
12
conditions
Hmh-Pulmonology-Lodi
160 Essex St Ste 103, 
Lodi,, NJ 

Overview

Melvin Polkow is a Cardiologist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lodi,, New Jersey.

Dr. Polkow is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

Dr. Polkow is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Cardiology
Pulmonary Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in NJ

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO

Locations

Hmh-Pulmonology-Lodi
160 Essex St Ste 103, Lodi,, NJ 07644
Other Locations
Northern New Jersey Pulmonary Associates PC
211 Essex St Ste 302, Hackensack,, NJ 07601
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Is Dr. Melvin S. Polkow a top-rated expert for EGFR Positive Lung Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melvin S. Polkow is classified as an Advanced expert for EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, 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. Melvin S. Polkow specialize in?

While Dr. Melvin S. Polkow is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.

Does Dr. Melvin S. Polkow accept my insurance?

Dr. Melvin S. Polkow accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana and UnitedHealthcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 551-996-1370 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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