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Dr. Richard Polakoff, MD

Dr. Richard Polakoff, MD

Cardiology*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Polakoff, MD is a cardiologist in Tamarac, FL and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from St. Georges University School of Medicine in 2005. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 45 reviews 4 Star Rating (45 reviews)

Practice

7170 N Nob Hill Rd Tamarac, FL 33321
Telehealth available
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Dr. Polakoff's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Polakoff

4.0
45 ratings, 8 with a written review
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Terrible. Not once did he come to see my dad or call after my dad had been to the hospital three times in the last year. Even after suffering a stroke, you would think he would call. Nothing! And the staff in the office is no better. Rude, Not helpful, non compassionate.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jul 14, 2020
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This doctor is horrible .i have to go for hysterectomy surgery, i went to his office in the morning he didn't tell me if i had a heart murmurs and gave me clearance for the surgery .the gynecologist was so. Shocked and send me to have an ekg exam and the test revealed that i had 2 main veins clogging When i told him he wasn't care
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
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Francoise Florisma – Apr 29, 2020
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he is an outstanding cardiologist who has saved my life- His testing caught my heart attack before my heart attack caught me.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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lake worth, FL – Feb 27, 2019
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Absolutely the most wonderful doctor ever! He is easy to talk to and very thorough. I feel like I am in the best care :)
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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Margaret De SHON in Ft Lauderdale, FL – Apr 12, 2017
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Very arrogant. Very rude. When I learned my dad was dying I flew immediately to Fl. Waited hours in the hospital for Polakoff to come. He was extremely annoyed his golf game was interrupted and refused to discuss my father. Said he spoke to my uncle and one discussion was enough. Anyone treating someone who just learned their father only had hours to live in such a mean uncaring way doesn't deserve the respect of the title Doctor.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
14 others found this helpful
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Ft Lauderdale, FL – Dec 15, 2016
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Dr. P is like a good ole friend. He cares for your health and well being with concern and medical ability. Easy going, good listener, and fine doctor who also smiles.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Bill Z in Tamatac – Nov 30, 2016
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I think he is a good dr and has a good staff that cares about patients, HOWEVER they hired a new girl about 3 months ago, Desireen, that is just so mean and nasty to all the patients that she has no business working in a Dr's office! She gets information mixed up and treats patients terrible. Referrals take 1 week! I think this girl is going to single handedly ruin his practice! This lady talked so meanly to my wife. For that reason my wife and i cannot recommend him and we are changing Dr
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Senior male in Tamarac, flo – Jun 30, 2016
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Good Morning Face Book Friends. Please share my story. Big wake up call for me! Last Friday I had started to feel sick but just thought I was coming down with something. The Friday before my doctor (Richard B. Polakoff) in Tamarac on Knob Hill put me on a new medicine called Glyxambi for my diabetes. In which Dr. Polakoff gave me samples an a script to increase the mg. This medicine had 62 cases against it stating it was toxic as well as people dying from it. Being the patient an ...trusting the
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
14 others found this helpful
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Myrna Laurenzo in Ft Lauderdale, FL – Feb 15, 2016
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Dr. Richard Polakoff, MD is a cardiologist in Tamarac, FL and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from St. Georges University School of Medicine in 2005. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Cardiology

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  • St. Georges University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2005
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    Richard Polakoff7170 N Nob Hill Rd Tamarac, FL 33321
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    (954) 726-8267
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