Overview
William Polk is a Surgical Oncologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Polk is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
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- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
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Locations
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. William Polk
How do I make an appointment with Dr. William Polk?
You can book an appointment with Dr. William Polk by calling their office at 615-329-7887. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. William 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 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 Polk specialize in?
While Dr. William Polk is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Familial Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Pancreatic Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.
Does Dr. William Polk participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. William Polk has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Familial Colorectal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. William 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 Polk accept my insurance?
Dr. William 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.
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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Polk isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Polk isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Polk isDistinguished. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Advanced
- Ampullary CancerDr. Polk isAdvanced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Polk isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- ColostomyDr. Polk isAdvanced. Learn about Colostomy.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Polk isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Gallbladder RemovalDr. Polk isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Removal.
- GallstonesDr. Polk isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Experienced
- Accessory PancreasDr. Polk isExperienced. Learn about Accessory Pancreas.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Polk isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Polk isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Anal CancerDr. Polk isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Polk isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.