Expertise in
18
conditions

Dr. William H. Polk

General Surgery
410 42nd Ave N, Ste 400, 
Nashville, TN 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
18
conditions
410 42nd Ave N, Ste 400, 
Nashville, TN 

Overview

William Polk is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee.

Dr. Polk is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

Dr. Polk is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Polk is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in TN

Board Certifications

The American Board Of Surgery - Surgery

Fellowships

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Hospital Affiliations

Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital
Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford
Saint Thomas Hospital For Specialty Surgery
Tristar Centennial Medical Center
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital
Cookeville Regional Medical Center
Jennie Stuart Medical Center
Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
US Health and Life
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

The Surgical Clinic, P.L.L.C - 42nd Ave
410 42nd Ave N, Ste 400, Nashville, TN 37209

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 Total Publications

Cigarette smoke-induced Ca2+ release leads to cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) dysfunction.
Cigarette smoke-induced Ca2+ release leads to cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) dysfunction.
Journal: The Journal of biological chemistry
Published: January 23, 2014
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. William H. Polk

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Is Dr. William H. Polk a top-rated expert for Familial Colorectal Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William H. Polk is classified as an Distinguished expert for Familial Colorectal 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. William H. Polk specialize in?

While Dr. William H. Polk is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, and Familial Pancreatic Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. William H. Polk participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. William H. Polk has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Familial Colorectal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. William H. Polk's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. William H. Polk accept my insurance?

Dr. William H. Polk accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 615-329-7887 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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