Dr. Winnie Polen D.O.
Surgeon
1 Diamond Hill Rd Berkeley Heights NJ, 07922About
Winnie M. Polen, DO, specializes in diagnosing and managing benign and malignant breast conditions. Dr. Polen performs sentinel lymph node mapping, full axillary lymph node dissection, localized needl ...
Education and Training
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine 2000
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Dr. Winnie Polen D.O.'s Expert Contributions
Surgical oncologist for a third opinion?
There are many types of oncologists. A SURGICAL oncologist will discuss what type of surgery is needed. A MEDICAL oncologist will discuss IF chemotherapy or medications like Tamoxifen are necessary. A RADIATION oncologist will discuss radiation treatments. It is most common to be evaluated by a SURGICAL oncologist first. Good luck. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- Breast Issues, Breast Cancer, Skin Cancer And More
- Gynecomastia
- Obesity
- Breast Cancer
- Pain
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