Dr. Steven Ferenc Polyak MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City IA, 52242About
Dr. Steven Polyak is a gastroenterologist practicing in Iowa City, IA. Dr. Polyak specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Polyak performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Mt Sinai Sch of Med of The City Univ of Ny, New York Ny 1998
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 1998
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Anemia
- Crohn's Disease
- Colon Polyps
- Gastroenteritis
- Pain
Fellowships
- University of Florida - Gastroenterology, Gainesville, FL 2004
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