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Hiram Polk Jr., MD, General Surgery, Louisville, KY, UofL Health - Jewish Hospital

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General Surgery Louisville, KY

Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast)

Professor, Surgery, University of Louisville School of Medicine

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Education & Training

  • Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
    Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Surgery, 1962 - 1965
  • St Louis University School of Medicine
    St Louis University School of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 1961 - 1962
  • Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
    Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumInternship, Transitional Year, 1960 - 1961
  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 1960

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1973 - Present
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 1971 - 2025
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
  • Whos Who in Medicine and Healthcare Marquis Whos Who

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Authored Content

  • Early Impact of Medicaid Expansion and Quality of Breast Cancer Care in KentuckyFebruary 2018

Press Mentions

  • Health Dept. Issues Advisory on Fentanyl Laced Heroin
    Health Dept. Issues Advisory on Fentanyl Laced HeroinSeptember 1st, 2016
  • State Health Department Warns of Pending Fentanyl-Laced Heroin Crisis
    State Health Department Warns of Pending Fentanyl-Laced Heroin CrisisSeptember 1st, 2016
  • As School Starts, so Does National Immunization Awareness Month
    As School Starts, so Does National Immunization Awareness MonthAugust 4th, 2016
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