Overview
Sean Polster is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Polster is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Cavernous Malformation, Hemangioma, Chordoma, Craniectomy, and Thrombectomy.
Dr. Polster is board certified in Practicing Since2013 and Neurological Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 74 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Polster is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
5758 S. Maryland Ave., Chicago, IL 60637
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. Sean P. Polster
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sean P. Polster?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sean P. Polster by calling their office at 888-824-0200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Sean P. Polster a top-rated expert for Cerebral Cavernous Malformation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sean P. Polster is classified as an Elite expert for Cerebral Cavernous Malformation, 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. Sean P. Polster specialize in?
While Dr. Sean P. Polster is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Cerebral Cavernous Malformation, Hemangioma, and Chordoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Sean P. Polster participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Sean P. Polster has published 74 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cerebral Cavernous Malformation. You can view a list of Dr. Sean P. Polster's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Sean P. Polster accept my insurance?
Dr. Sean P. Polster accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 888-824-0200 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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- Elite
- Cerebral Cavernous Malformation
- HemangiomaDr. Polster isElite. Learn about Hemangioma.
- Advanced
- ChordomaDr. Polster isAdvanced. Learn about Chordoma.
- StrokeDr. Polster isAdvanced. Learn about Stroke.
- Experienced
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Polster isExperienced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Bone TumorDr. Polster isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Brain AneurysmDr. Polster isExperienced. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Brain TumorDr. Polster isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Polster isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Chiari MalformationDr. Polster isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation.
- Chiari Malformation Type 2Dr. Polster isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 2.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Polster isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- CraniectomyDr. Polster isExperienced. Learn about Craniectomy.
- DeliriumDr. Polster isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- Drug Induced DyskinesiaDr. Polster isExperienced. Learn about Drug Induced Dyskinesia.
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- GastrostomyDr. Polster isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Polster isExperienced. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- Hypothalamic TumorDr. Polster isExperienced. Learn about Hypothalamic Tumor.
- Increased Intracranial PressureDr. Polster isExperienced. Learn about Increased Intracranial Pressure.
- LaminectomyDr. Polster isExperienced. Learn about Laminectomy.
- MeningiomaDr. Polster isExperienced. Learn about Meningioma.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Polster isExperienced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- NeurofibromatosisDr. Polster isExperienced. Learn about Neurofibromatosis.
- Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)Dr. Polster isExperienced. Learn about Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1).
- Olfactory NeuroblastomaDr. Polster isExperienced. Learn about Olfactory Neuroblastoma.
- PicaDr. Polster isExperienced. Learn about Pica.
- PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth SpectrumDr. Polster isExperienced. Learn about PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum.
- Pituitary TumorDr. Polster isExperienced. Learn about Pituitary Tumor.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Polster isExperienced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)Dr. Polster isExperienced. Learn about Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).
- ProlactinomaDr. Polster isExperienced. Learn about Prolactinoma.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Polster isExperienced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- ThrombectomyDr. Polster isExperienced. Learn about Thrombectomy.