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Dr. Steven Polyak, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 52
Dr. Steven Polyak, MD
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Dr. Steven Polyak, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Iowa City, IA.
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Dr. Steven Polyak, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 52
Iowa City, IA
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience
Dr. Steven Polyak, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Iowa City, IA.

About

Dr. Steven Polyak, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Iowa City, IA and has 26 years experience. They graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 1998 and completed a residency at Vanderbilt University.They currently practice at University of Iowa Hospitals and are affiliated with University Of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. Dr. Polyak has experience treating conditions like Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Polyak received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Polyak is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Crohn's Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Crohn's Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Crohn's Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Enteritis
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Tobacco Use Disorder
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Immunization Administration
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Cirrhosis
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Cirrhosis
Congenital Achalasia
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Food Allergy
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Joint Pain
Lactose Intolerance
Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenic Infarct
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Viral Enteritis
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Diabetes Counseling
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
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  • Choice Care PPO
  • Alliance Select

Locations

  1. 1 University of Iowa Children's Hospital
    200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (319) 384-6336
  2. 2 University of Iowa Health Care - Iowa River Landing
    105 E 9TH ST, Coralville, IA 52241
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (319) 467-2000

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Apr 02, 2016
Smart, considerate, explains options well and follows up.
Jo in Iowa City, IA — Apr 02, 2016
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Steven Polyak, MD is a gastroenterology specialist in Iowa City, IA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 1998. He specializes in Gastroenterology.
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    1998
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Vanderbilt University
    2001
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Fla College Med/Shands
    2004
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Steven Polyak, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Polyak's profile.

Dr. Polyak frequently treats the following conditions: Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Steven Polyak, MD is affiliated with University Of Iowa Hospital and Clinics.

Yes, Dr. Steven Polyak, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • University Of Iowa Hospital and Clinics

    200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA