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Northern NJ Pulmonary Associates211 Essex Street, Suite 302, Hackensack, NJ 07601 map
Dr. Melvin Polkow is a critical care pulmonologist in Hackensack. He diagnoses and treats patients suffering from severe respiratory disease, like emphysema or COPD.
Northern NJ Pulmonary Associates
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Melvin S. Polkow is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
211 Essex Street, Suite 302, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Office Hours
| Open | Lunch | Close | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 12:00 - 1:00 pm | ||
| Tue | 12:00 - 1:00 pm | ||
| Wed | 12:00 - 1:00 pm | ||
| Thu | 12:00 - 1:00 pm | ||
| Fri | 12:00 - 1:00 pm |
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- United Healthcare
- Other
Bio
Dr. Melvin Polkow graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center.
Dr. Polkow has one office in New Jersey where he specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care and Internal Medicine.
Dr. Polkow works with three doctors including Dr. Emanuele Santomauro and Dr. David Orr.
Specialties
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Pulmonary Critical Care
Critical care pulmonologists are trained in two closely-related areas of medicine: pulmonology & critical care. Dr. Polkow treats patients suffering from life-threatening pulmonary disorders and diseases. These may include emphysema, pneumonia, lung cancer or COPD. As a critical care specialist, Dr. Polkow is also trained to stabilize patients who are in critical condition and require mechanical ventilation.
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Internal Medicine
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Polkow specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. He may also refer patients to specialist physicians when medically needed. For instance, patients with serious heart problems could be referred to a cardiologist for further diagnostic tests or therapies.
Education & Training
Languages Spoken
- English
Links & Social Media
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