Dr. Scott Polster M.D.
Family Practitioner
24 2ND AVE NE HICKORY NC, 28601About
Dr. Scott Polster is a family practitioner practicing in HICKORY, NC. Dr. Polster specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Polster possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Hahnemann University
Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific 1992
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- High Cholesterol
- Gout
- Fever
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Colon Polyps
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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