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Dr. David Polke Jr, MD

Dr. David Polke Jr, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. David Polke Jr, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Waterbury, CT and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Polke Jr has extensive experience in Obstetric Care and Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment & Screening. He graduated from University of Connecticut in 1986. He is affiliated with Saint Mary's Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Practice

56 Franklin St Waterbury, CT 06706
Telehealth available
(203) 709-6000

Dr. Polke Jr is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Polke Jr specializes in the area of Obstetrics & Gynecology. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Polke Jr's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Polke Jr

3.8

23 ratings, 9 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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No caring – Feb 25, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Aug 16, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Sarah S. in Seymour, CT – Dec 21, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Soutbury – Dec 02, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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Warwick, RI – Mar 08, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Michele Ge in Waterbury, CT – Dec 16, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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JMP in Waterbury – Nov 18, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Barbara in Waterbury, CT – Sep 07, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Alicja in Naugatuck – Jan 11, 2016
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Dr. David Polke Jr, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Waterbury, CT and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Polke Jr has extensive experience in Obstetric Care and Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment & Screening. He...read more

  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • University Of Connecticut

    Medical School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology®
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Dr. Polke Jr is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Saint Mary's Hospital56 Franklin St Waterbury, CT 06706
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    Practice

    Naugatuck Valley Womens Health Specialists PC133 Scovill St Ste 314 Waterbury, CT 06706
    2
    Office687 Straits Tpke Middlebury, CT 06762
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Saint Mary's Hospital

      56 Franklin St
      Waterbury, CT 06706

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

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