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Dr. Octavius Polk Jr, MD
Pulmonary Disease* Age 73
Dr. Octavius Polk Jr, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Dr. Octavius Polk Jr, MD is a Pulmonologist in Washington, DC.
Dr. Octavius Polk Jr, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Octavius Polk Jr, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 73
Washington, DC
Accepting new patients
48 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Octavius Polk Jr, MD is a Pulmonologist in Washington, DC.

About Dr. Octavius Polk Jr, MD

Dr. Polk Jr graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 1978 and completed a residency at Howard University Hospital. Dr. Octavius Polk Jr, MD is a Pulmonologist in Washington, DC and has 48 years experience. Dr. Polk Jr currently practices at Pulmonary Critical Care Associates PC and is affiliated with Howard University Hospital and MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Dr. Polk Jr has experience treating conditions like Shortness of Breath, Sarcoidosis, Asthma and Severe Asthma among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Polk Jr's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Polk Jr is board certified in Critical Care Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Shortness of Breath
Sarcoidosis
Asthma
Shortness of Breath
Sarcoidosis
Asthma
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Severe Asthma
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Sleep Study
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Mild Asthma
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Pneumonia
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Pulmonary Hypertension
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Sleep Apnea
Pulmonary Embolism
Interstitial Lung Disease
Hypoxemia
Bronchitis
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Emphysema
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Pleural Effusion
Bronchiectasis
Moderate Asthma
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Bronchoscopy
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Acute Respiratory Infection
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Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Alkalosis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Tract Cancer
Breast Cancer
Bronchiolitis
Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Bronchospasm
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Bronchiolitis
Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Pulmonary Embolism
Chronic Sinusitis
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Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
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Gallbladder Cancer
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Influenza (Flu)
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Rheumatoid Lung Disease
Secondary Malignancies
Swine Flu
Systemic Sclerosis
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Endoscopic Biopsy Bronchus Robotic Assist
Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation
Respiratory Management
Thoracentesis

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • KeyCare PPO
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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Preferred PPO
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    Open Access Plus
    Cigna

Where Dr. Octavius Polk Jr, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Pulmonary Critical Care Associates PC
    1160 Varnum St NE Ste 214, Washington, DC 20017
  2. 2 Dimensions Health Associates dba Univ. of Maryland Capital Region
    251 National Harbor Blvd Fl 5, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
  3. 3 MedStar Washington Hospital Center
    110 Irving St NW, Washington, DC 20010

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Oct 03, 2019
Dr. Polk is knowledgable, thorough, and truly kind hearted. He gives great care to is patients.
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Pulmonary Disease
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Octavius Polk Jr, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Polk Jr's profile.

Dr. Polk Jr frequently treats the following conditions: Shortness of Breath, Sarcoidosis, Asthma and Severe Asthma. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Octavius Polk Jr, MD is affiliated with Howard University Hospital and MedStar Washington Hospital Center.

Yes, Dr. Octavius Polk Jr, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Mississippi School of Medicine
    1978
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Howard University Hospital
    1979
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Howard University Hospital
    1981
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • howard university hospital|MD Inst Emer Med Surg
    1983
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Octavius Polk Jr, MD Practices

  • Howard University Hospital

    2041 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC

  • MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    110 Irving St NW, Washington, DC

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