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Dr. Craig Polinsky, MD

Dr. Craig Polinsky, MD

Internal Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Craig Polinsky, MD is an internist in Deerfield Beach, FL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara, Facultad De Medicina in 1999. He is affiliated with Boca Raton Regional Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 29 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (29 reviews)

Practice

1979 W Hillsboro Blvd Ste 1 Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Telehealth available

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Dr. Polinsky's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Polinsky

3.9
29 ratings, 15 with a written review
5 star
66%
66%
4 star
3%
3%
3 star
7%
7%
2 star
3%
3%
1 star
21%
21%

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Great Doctor
Wonderful doctor! He really listens to you. He is caring and concerned. I moved from New York and have found an excellent caregiver.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Roberta – Apr 05, 2023
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Finally found a good PC doctor.
Great, friendly staff and a clean office. Dr. Polinsky listened to my concerns and offered advice. Very happy I found a great PC doctor and would recommend him to anyone.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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William Perri – Nov 19, 2022
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Great doctor, terrible office staff
Dr. Polinsky is a great person. His office staff is horrendous. Utter chaos, incompetence, poor follow-up. Dr. may be too nice a guy to whip his staff into shape. If you can get past the horrible people who run the office, you will have a great doctor, but good luck ever seeing him.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Jun 07, 2022
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In spite of the changes and shortages of the difficulty times the telephone responses and my office visit with Doctor Polinsky and his assistant Sofia was as needed. I do hope Amicus will soon return to complete practice with lab tests etc
What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Marilyn Curtiss – May 02, 2022
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I had been his patient for over 15 years. I am diabetic, have high blood pressure and take 4 meds for that. In Sept having for several visits on the same matter I consulted him about my alarming Swollen Ankles. His "treatment" was to prescribe a diuretic . On Sept. 23 2020, I was driving to my dermatologist' office, when I went into KIDNEY FAILURE, was rushed to Broward North, was in I.C.U. and had 2 dialysis treatments & was told by the technician that had I not been rushed to the hospital, I would have been DEAD within 3 HOURS! Dr Polinsky Never had the decency to even contact me! Any doctor (certainly an "Internal Practitioner'), knows kidney failure is an effect of diabetes. I SHOWED him my Swollen Ankles. I was 79 (now 80) & my entire Life has been affected. He's a Disgrace and I would NEVER recommend him. BEWARE!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Michele Orlanis – Feb 25, 2022
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Everything went well......he is very thorough....
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Barbara Strom – Aug 30, 2021
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Dr Polinsky is special. He’s what a doctor should be, caring , professional and knowledgeable. He’s never too busy to listen to all of your health needs and make recommendations to alleviate the problem. He’s head and shoulders above any other health practitioner I’ve used.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Bob Long – Apr 02, 2021
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The doctor and staff do a very good job.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mitchell – Jun 27, 2020
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Dr Polinsky is a very patient compassionate doctor. Giving my husband all the time we need to have our questions answered. I feel he is thorough and interested in his patient. It's not good that he does not go to the hospital if I patient is in the hospital. He is special and I would want no one else. He knows me best. The downside is that his being part of Amicus, he can't ever be reached and his staff does not answer his phones when I call. Amicus operator does and there is a long wait. Messages for him hardly reach him and I have to call several times to get an answer to my inquiry. If you are lucky you can perhaps reach Sophie his assistant and she may respond to your inquiry. Hardly ever Dr. Polinsky unfortunately. I would appreciate being able to talk to my doctor when I call or later when he returns patients calls. That is my main gripe. To many "cooks in the kitchen". Hardly the chef". Not good.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Bea Pollock – Jun 05, 2019
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I have been a patient of Dr Polinsky only since March 1, 2019. There are several reasons re: my feelings . Dr Polinsky was very thorough on my initial visit and appeared to take an interest, as I just received a diagnosis of lung cancer. The hospital that diagnosed me indicated I should begin radiation ASAP and chemo to follow closely. He and his support staff communicated with the physician who diagnosed me shortly after I entered his office. Secondly I can walk to his office. It is one city block from my front door. His nurse and his referral peoplebegan satisfying my needs immediately. To summarize, I am very pleased with all aspects of Dr Polinsky's communication with me and I certainly felt cared for by all staff especially thr referral people and the woman at the front desk. She has always greeted me wit a smile and knew my name each time I came to the office. I'm feeling extremely with Dr Polinsky and his staff. 5 stars is my rating for Dr Polinsky and his staff.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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May 20, 2019
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Doctor Polinski is a great doctor compassionate and caring always provides plenty of time to see you and do whatever is needed. Office staff is awful. Referrals take too long. Surly individuals have mislead me repeatedly re referrals having been made. They make mistakes and stretch the truth regarding follow ups. Getting in quickly for urgent care is iffy.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
5 others found this helpful
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Deerfield Beach, FL – Mar 11, 2017
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Dr. Polinsky has the best bedside manner. He is very kind, compassionate and thorough, besides being very knowledgeable. I wouldn't take my elder mom anywhere else. He is the BEST!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Joann in Boca Raton, FL – Feb 16, 2017
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An excellent doctor. Dr. Polinksy, besides being a very good doctor for my elderly mother, has also been very patient and accommodating to me on numerous occasions. I live out of state and he always calls to explain my mother's condition. I am very appreciative of the care and interest that he shows.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Michele – Nov 21, 2016
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I am very confident about Dr. Polinsky's decisions. He takes an interest in my health problems. I do find that some of his staff do not take the urgency of submitting requests for referrals on a timely basis. I usually have to call back one or two times to get a referral submitted. Even when Dr. Polinsky marks the folder rush.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Deerfield Beach, FL – Aug 25, 2016
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Dr polinsky, himself, is a great physician but the office employees are really terrible. I needed a wound vac for my condition and waited for 3 weeks for them to do the work. Moreover, I needed a referral for cardiologist and they gave me the information after 1 month, I called them every day and ask about the referral and they would put me on hold or disconnect the phone, very rude.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
13 others found this helpful
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Feb 03, 2016
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Dr. Polinsky has been practicing medicine for over twenty years. Whether you're looking for a primary care physician for your family or yourself, Dr. Polinsky is ready to become your neighborhood doctor.
  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Of Med & Dentistry Of Nj

    Residency Hospital, 2003
  • University Of Med And Dentistry Of Nj

    Residency Hospital, 2003
  • University Of Med And Dentistry Of Nj

    Internship Hospital, 2001
  • Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara, Facultad De Medicina

    Medical School, 1999
  • Tulane University

    Undergraduate School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Sussman Medical Associates1979 W Hillsboro Blvd Ste 1 Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

Amicus Medical Center LLC1886 W Hillsboro Blvd Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
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Practice

Boca Raton Physicians PA1905 Clint Moore Rd Ste 201 Boca Raton, FL 33496
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    • Mon: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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