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Dr. William Polk Jr, MD

Surgical Oncology* Age 65
Dr. William Polk Jr, MD
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Dr. William Polk Jr, MD is a Surgical Oncology Specialist in Nashville, TN.
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Dr. William Polk Jr, MD

Surgical Oncology* Age 65
Nashville, TN
Accepting new patients
Dr. William Polk Jr, MD is a Surgical Oncology Specialist in Nashville, TN.

About

Dr. William Polk Jr, MD is a Surgical Oncology Specialist in Nashville, TN. They studied at University of Arkansas. They currently practice at The Surgical Clinic - TSC Official and are affiliated with Tristar Centennial Medical Center. Dr. Polk Jr has experience treating conditions like Anal and Rectal Cancer, Upper Digestive Tract Cancer and Colorectal Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Polk Jr received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 63 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Polk Jr is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Anal and Rectal Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Port Placements or Replacements
Cholangiocarcinoma
Liver Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pancreatic Cancer
Peritoneal Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anemia
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Astrocytoma
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Bladder Cancer
Bone Cancer
Brain Cancer
Breast Cancer
Carcinoma in Situ
Chordoma
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Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Graft vs Host Disease
Gynecologic Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Hemophilia
Hodgkin's Disease
Illeum Cancer
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Jejunum Cancer
Kidney Cancer
Laryngeal Cancer
Leukocytosis
Lung Cancer
Lymphoma
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Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Malignant Schwannoma
Mediastinal Tumors
Medulloblastoma
Melanoma
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Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neutropenia
Nodular Lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Osteosarcoma
Ovarian Cancer
Pancreas Carcinoma
Pancytopenia
Pheochromocytoma
Pineal Region Tumors
Prostate Cancer
Schwannoma
Secondary Malignancies
Sickle Cell Disease
Skin Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Thalassemia
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Thrombocytosis
Thyroid Cancer
Urinary Tract Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Vulvar Cancer
Adrenal Surgery
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Esophageal Surgery
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastrointestinal Surgery
Hepatobiliary Surgery
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Liver Tumor Ablation
Liver Resection
Liver Surgery
Lumpectomy
Melanoma Removal
Open Tumor Ablation, Liver
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Pancreatic Surgery
Percutaneous Tumor Ablation of Liver
Pulmonary Procedures
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Stomach Surgery
Thoracentesis
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance

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Locations

  1. 1 Downtown Nashville
    410 42nd Ave N Ste 400, Nashville, TN 37209
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (615) 329-7887

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Polk Jr
4.5
Based on 63 Reviews
5 Stars (54)
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3 Stars (1)
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1 Star (8)

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Mar 14, 2024
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Specialties*
Surgical Oncology
Specialties*
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Vanderbilt University Med Cntr
    1992
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
    1994
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. William Polk Jr, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Polk Jr's profile.

Dr. Polk Jr frequently treats the following conditions: Anal and Rectal Cancer, Upper Digestive Tract Cancer and Colorectal Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. William Polk Jr, MD is affiliated with Tristar Centennial Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. William Polk Jr, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Tristar Centennial Medical Center

    2300 Patterson St, Nashville, TN