Mr. Gerald W. Polk PA-C
Physician Assistant
1002 INDUSTRIAL DR OLD HICKORY TN, 37138About
Gerald Polk is a physician assistant practicing in OLD HICKORY, TN. Gerald specializes in preventing and treating human illness and injury by providing a broad range of care under the supervision of a physician. A physician assistant's work can include physical exams, ordering and interpreting tests, performing procedures and prescribing medication. Often times, they can assist in surgery but the scope of practice can vary according to jurisdiction or health care setting.
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