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Dr. John Polhill, MD

Dublin, GA

18 Years of Experience

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    Who is Dr. Polhill, Surgeon in Dublin, GA?

    Dr. John Polhill, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Dublin, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Polhill graduated from Med College Of Georgia Augusta Ga. Dr. Polhill is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Polhill’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Polhill’s office at (478) 275-2000.

    Where did Dr. Polhill go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Med College Of Georgia Augusta Ga | Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University

    Is Dr. Polhill board certified in Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. John Polhill, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Polhill speak?

    Dr. Polhill and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Polhill treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Polhill diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Polhill. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal polyps
    • Bowel polyps
    • Intestinal polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    Also known as:

    • Umbilical Hernia
    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Diaphragmatic Hernia
    • Incisional Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Belly Button Hernia
    • Navel Hernia
    • Umbilical Rupture
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin
    • Hiatal Hernia
    • Hernia of the Diaphragm
    • Post-surgical Hernia
    • Surgical Incision Hernia
    • Scar Hernia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
    • K449: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene
    • K432: Incisional hernia without obstruction or gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Long-term Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Chronic Cholecystitis
    • Ongoing Gallbladder Issues
    • Sudden Gallbladder Attack
    • Acute Cholecystitis
    • Sudden Gallbladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K811: Chronic cholecystitis
    • K810: Acute cholecystitis

    Also known as:

    • Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Melena
    • Black Stools
    • Upper GI Bleed Signs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K921: Melena

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Breast Cancer
    • Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
    • Female Breast Cancer
    • Malignant Breast Tumor
    • Breast Carcinoma
    • Right female breast cancer upper-outer
    • Upper-outer right female breast tumor
    • Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
    • C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast

    Also known as:

    • Sebaceous Cyst
    • Skin Condition
    • Epidermoid Cyst
    • Keratin Cyst
    • Skin Lump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L723: Sebaceous cyst

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Benign Lipoma of Trunk
    • Benign Tumor
    • Non-cancerous fatty lump on body
    • Trunk lipoma
    • Body fatty tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D171: Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of trunk

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones
    • Cholelithiasis
    • Gallbladder stones
    • Biliary calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Breast Lump in Right Upper Outer Quadrant
    • Breast Disease
    • Lump in right breast upper outer
    • Right breast mass upper outer
    • Palpable mass right upper outer breast

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N6311: Unspecified lump in the right breast, upper outer quadrant

    Also known as:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Polhill perform as a Surgeon?

    As a Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. John Polhill may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Polhill's office.

    Does Dr. Polhill accept my insurance?

    Dr. Polhill accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (478) 275-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Polhill accept in Dublin, GA?

    Dr. Polhill in Dublin, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Georgia

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Polhill's office located?

    Dr. John Polhill's Primary Practice

    200 Fairview Park Dr

    Dublin, GA 31021

    (478) 275-2000

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    Dr. John Polhill's Practice 2

    2406 Bellevue Rd

    Dublin, GA 31021

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    Dr. John Polhill's Practice 3

    200 Industrial Blvd

    Dublin, GA 31021

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    Ratings & Reviews

    Rating Star

    5.0

    Overall rating

    Based on 1 reviews

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    Office Experience

    100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern

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    Attentiveness

    100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly

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    Wait Times

    80% of patients were satisfied with the wait time

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    Appointment Booking

    100% of patients found it easy to book an appointment

    Patients give Dr. John Polhill an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Polhill has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Polhill, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.

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    What is Dr. Polhill's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Polhill's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841208279.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Polhill?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Polhill

    What is Dr. John Polhill's specialty?

    Dr. Polhill is a Surgeon near Dublin, GA. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Polhill to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John Polhill affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Polhill is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Fairview Park Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Explore Surgeon with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is John Polhill accepting new patients in Dublin, GA?

    Yes, Dr. John Polhill is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Polhill offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Polhill's office at (478) 275-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Polhill?

    Please contact Dr. Polhill's office at (478) 275-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Polhill have?

    Dr. John Polhill is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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