Dr. Octavius Polk Jr, MD
Pulmonary Disease*•Male•Age 72
Pulmonary Disease*
Dr. Octavius Polk Jr, MD is a pulmonologist in Washington, DC and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Polk Jr has extensive experience in Obstructive Lung Disease. He graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 1978. He is affiliated with medical facilities Howard University Hospital and MedStar Washington Hospital Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

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1160 Varnum St NE Washington, DC 20017At a Glance
- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Polk Jr specializes in the areas of Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine & Pulmonary Disease. • See board certifications
- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Octavius Polk Jr, MD is a pulmonologist in Washington, DC and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Polk Jr has extensive experience in Obstructive Lung Disease. He graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine...read morePulmonary Disease
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Howard University Hospital|md Inst Emer Med Surg
Fellowship Hospital, 1983Howard University Hospital
Residency Hospital, 1981Howard University Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1979University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1978
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- Mon: 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Tue: 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Wed: 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Thu: 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Fri: closed
- Sat: closed
- Sun: closed
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- Recipient of 10
hospital awardsView all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
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82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
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76%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home8% lower than the national average
71%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% lower than the national average
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