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.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
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Locations
160 Essex St Ste 103, Lodi,, NJ 07644
211 Essex St Ste 302, Hackensack,, NJ 07601
CUIMC/Vivian & Seymour Milstein Family Heart Center
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Melvin S. Polkow
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melvin S. Polkow?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melvin S. Polkow by calling their office at 551-996-1370. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
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.
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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- Advanced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- BronchiectasisDr. Polkow isAdvanced. Learn about Bronchiectasis.
- Chronic CoughDr. Polkow isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Polkow isAdvanced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Large-Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Polkow isAdvanced. Learn about Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Polkow isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung CancerDr. Polkow isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- NeurosarcoidosisDr. Polkow isAdvanced. Learn about Neurosarcoidosis.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
- SarcoidosisDr. Polkow isAdvanced. Learn about Sarcoidosis.
- Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)Dr. Polkow isAdvanced. Learn about Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).
- Squamous Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Polkow isAdvanced. Learn about Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Experienced
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Polkow isExperienced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- AsbestosisDr. Polkow isExperienced. Learn about Asbestosis.
- AsthmaDr. Polkow isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Polkow isExperienced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Polkow isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- BronchitisDr. Polkow isExperienced. Learn about Bronchitis.
- BullaeDr. Polkow isExperienced. Learn about Bullae.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Cor PulmonaleDr. Polkow isExperienced. Learn about Cor Pulmonale.
- EmphysemaDr. Polkow isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- FaintingDr. Polkow isExperienced. Learn about Fainting.
- Hospital-Acquired PneumoniaDr. Polkow isExperienced. Learn about Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.
- Interstitial Lung DiseaseDr. Polkow isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Lung Disease.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Polkow isExperienced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- Lung NodulesDr. Polkow isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease
- Pleural EffusionDr. Polkow isExperienced. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- PleurisyDr. Polkow isExperienced. Learn about Pleurisy.
- PneumoniaDr. Polkow isExperienced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Polkow isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Embolism.
- Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Polkow isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- TracheitisDr. Polkow isExperienced. Learn about Tracheitis.
- VertigoDr. Polkow isExperienced. Learn about Vertigo.
