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Dr. Samuel Polk, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
4.0 (21)
Map Pin Small Memphis, TN
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Samuel Polk, MD

Dr. Samuel Polk, MD is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Specialist in Memphis, TN. They specialize in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, has 23 years of experience, and is board certified in Pain Medicine. They graduated from Meharry Medical College and is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital - Memphis. Dr. Polk, completed a residency at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Polk an average 4.0 star rating.

Dr. Polk works at Practice in Memphis, TN with other offices in Bartlett, TN. They frequently treat conditions like Lumbar Radiculopathy, Spinal Stenosis and Lumbar Spinal Stenosis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Polk's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Semmes-murphey Clinic
    6325 Humphreys Blvd, Memphis, TN 38120 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (901) 522-7700
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
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    Saint Francis Hospital
    5959 Park Ave, Memphis, TN 38119 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (901) 522-7700
  3. 3
    Saint Francis Hospital-bartlett
    2986 Kate Bond Rd, Bartlett, TN 38133 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (901) 522-7700

Hospital Affiliations
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  • Baptist Memorial Hospital - Memphis

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    Based on 21 ratings
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    About Dr. Samuel Polk, MD

    Specialties
    • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 23 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1437252780
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Texas Medical Branch
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
    Residency
    Internship
    • Riverside Methodist Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Meharry Medical College
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Morehouse School of Medicine
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Pain Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Samuel Polk, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Polk is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Polk has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Polk has seen patients for Lumbar Radiculopathy, Spinal Stenosis and Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Polk on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    21 patients have reviewed Dr. Polk. The overall rating for this provider is 4.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Polk.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Polk, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Polk appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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