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Vsevolod Polotsky

Pulmonology

Vsevolod Polotsky, M.D.

Vice Chair for Research, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine

Vsevolod Polotsky, MD, PhD, is a tenured Professor and Vice Chair for Research in the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, with a subspecialty focus in pulmonology, critical care medicine, sleep medicine, and pleural disease. He treats patients with sleep disordered breathing, including obstructive sleep apnea, and its complications such as atherosclerosis, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, insulin resist

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Credentials

Board Certifications

  • Pulmonary Disease (ABIM)
  • Sleep Medicine (ABIM)

Education & Training

  • Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University (Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 2002)
  • Residency: Norwalk Hospital/Yale University (Internal Medicine, 1998)
  • Medical School: St. Petersburg State Medical University (MD, 1984)

Years in Practice

40+ years

Peer Recognition

  • HealthgradesHealthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Sleep Medicine (Pulmonary)

Conditions & Treatments

COPD

Insurance(s) Accepted

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Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
  • George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Polotsky treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Polotsky accept Cigna insurance?
Vsevolod Polotsky's public profile lists Cigna, Curative, and First Health plus 1 more health plan as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
Where does Dr. Polotsky practice?
Vsevolod Polotsky practices in Washington, DC with hospital affiliations including Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center and George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
What does Dr. Polotsky specialize in?
Vsevolod Polotsky is a board-certified pulmonology specialist with focus areas in Sleep Medicine (Pulmonary).
How long has Dr. Polotsky been practicing?
Vsevolod Polotsky has 40+ years of clinical experience in pulmonology.
What is Dr. Polotsky's medical training?
Public profile training history includes: Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University (Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 2002); Residency: Norwalk Hospital/Yale University (Internal Medicine, 1998); Medical School: St. Petersburg State Medical University (MD, 1984).

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