Overview

William Polachek, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon, specializing in foot and ankle surgery. His professional interests include lower extremity trauma, total ankle replacements, complex foot and ankle deformity reconstruction, arthritis treatment, sports injuries and Achilles tendonitis and ruptures. Dr. Polachek is a proud member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and golden retriever, playing basketball, hiking, camping, traveling and cheering on the Buffalo Bills.

Graduate Institution

Jacobs School Of Medicine And Biomedical Sciences At The University At Buffalo - 2018|Jacobs School Of Medicine And Biomedical Sciences, University At Buffalo

Residency

Orthopedic Surgery, University of Chicago Medical Center (Illinois) - 2023

Specialties

Podiatric Surgery
Orthopedics

Licenses

Foot and Ankle Surgery in TX

Fellowships

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center - 2024

Hospital Affiliations

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Waxahachie
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center At Irving

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
Baylor Scott & White Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • 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

Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic Associates of Dallas - Waxahachie
Waxahachie, TX 75165
Other Locations
Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic Associates of Dallas - Irving
2001 N MacArthur Blvd, Ste 630, Irving, TX 75061
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