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Nathaniel Michael Polnaszek, MD

Urology

Accepts New Patients
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About Nathaniel Michael Polnaszek, MD

Serving all people by providing personalized health and wellness through exemplary care, education and research.

LanguagesEnglish
Ages SeenInfants and Toddlers (ages 0-2), Children (ages 3-11), Adolescents (ages 12-18), Adults, Geriatrics, Newborns (0-28 days)
Hospital Affiliations
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Buda
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lakeway
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Austin
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Pflugerville
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
Insurance Accepted
*Accepted plans and benefits may vary by location.
INSURANCE PLAN
ACCEPTS NEW PATIENTS
Aetna - Aetna Signature Administrators
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Aetna - Choice POS II
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Aetna - Elect Choice
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Aetna - Health Network Only
Aetna - Health Network Option
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - HMO
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Aetna - Managed Choice
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Aetna - Open Access Elect Choice
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Aetna - Open Access HMO
Aetna - Open Access Managed Choice
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Aetna - Open Access Select
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Aetna - Open Choice PPO
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Aetna - QPOS
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Aetna - Select SM
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Aetna - US Access
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus HMO-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus PPO-Group
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred HMO - Individual Marketplace
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred PPO Network
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier HMO-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network - PPO & HSA
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network - SEQA & EQA
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Covenant Preferred HMO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - EPO Network-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - HMO Network-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - McLane Group Network
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - PPO Network-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Pyco Industries Employee Plan
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - RightCare STAR Medicaid Network
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Bell County Public Health District - Bell County Public Health District
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Bronze
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Gold
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage HMO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Silver
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice Plus
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice PPO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials Access HMO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier Open Access HMO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Select PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - EFH Retirees
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - Oncor
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - ParPlan
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - STAR Kids
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Traditional
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Brookshire Brothers - Brookshire Brothers Employee Plan (Nexcaliber)
Cigna - CAC Plan
Cigna - Cigna Choice Fund
Accepts New Patients
Cigna - EPO
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Cigna - Flexcare
Cigna - HMO
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Cigna - HMO Open Acces
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Cigna - HMO Open Access
Cigna - HMO/POS
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Cigna - LocalPlus
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Cigna - LocalPlusIN
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Cigna - Network
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Cigna - Network Open Access
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Cigna - Network POS
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Cigna - Open Access Plus
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Cigna - POS
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Cigna - POS Open Access
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Cigna - PPO
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Consolidated Association of Railroad Employees - Self-Insured Employee Plan
Coventry - Coventry/First Health
DFW ConnectedCare - American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan
Envolve Vision - Envolve Vision
EyeMed Vision - EyeMed Vision
First Health - First Health PPO
FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Plus HMO
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FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group
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FirstCare Health Plans - FirstCare Select Plus HMO Network
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FirstCare Health Plans - Hendrick Health Employee Plan
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FirstCare Health Plans - Pyco Industries Employee Plan
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FirstCare Health Plans - STAR Medicaid - MRSA
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Galaxy Health Network - Galaxy Health Network
Gladney Center - Gladney Center
HealthSmart - ACCEL Network
HealthSmart - HealthSmart PPO
HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care EPO
HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care GEPO
HealthSmart - Preferred Network
Humana Behavioral - Tricare Members Only
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Humana - ChoiceCare
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Humana - ChoiceCare Preferred Network
Humana - Commercial HMO Plans
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Humana - Commercial PPO Plans
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Humana - Humana Preferred
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Humana - Medicare Advantage Plans (exclude Southwestern Health Resources Network)
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Humana - National POS
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Imagine Health - EPN
Independent Medical Systems - IMS Network
Magellan - CHIP
Magellan - Navigator Networks
Magellan - Pinnacle Networks
Magellan - STAR
Magellan - STAR Kids
Magellan - Summit Networks
Medicaid - AmeriGroup
Medicaid - Oklahoma Medicaid
Medicaid - Parkland HealthFirst
Medicaid - Superior HealthPlan
Medicaid - Traditional Medicaid
Medical Development International - MDI
Medicare Railroad - Medicare Railroad
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Medicare - Traditional Medicare
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Midland Memorial Hospital - Employee Benefit Plan
Mother Frances Hospital Regional - Self-Insured Employee Plan
OccuNet - Occupational Networks of Texas, Inc.
Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
PHCS Network - Beech Street of Texas PPO
PHCS Network - Private Health Care SYstem PPO
Reny Company - Workers Comp
Rockport - Workers Comp
Sedgwick Preferred Network f/k/a Southwest Medical - Workers Comp
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
Superior Vision - Superior Vision
Superior - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
Superior - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
Superior - CHIP
Accepts New Patients
Superior - CHIP Perinate
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Superior - Foster Care
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Superior - STAR
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Superior - STAR+PLUS
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Three Rivers Network - Three Rivers Network
Tricare - Tricare Extra
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Tricare - Tricare Prime
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Tricare - Tricare Select
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TriWest HealthCare - VA-PCCC
United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
UnitedHealth - AARP Medicare Complete
UnitedHealth - Charter EPO
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UnitedHealth - Charter HMO
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UnitedHealth - Charter POS
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UnitedHealth - CHIP
UnitedHealth - Choice +HMO
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UnitedHealth - Choice EPO
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UnitedHealth - Choice HMO
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UnitedHealth - Choice Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - Core Choice Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - Core EPO
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UnitedHealth - Core HMO
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UnitedHealth - Dual Complete Medicare Advantage
UnitedHealth - Group Medicare Advantage
UnitedHealth - Medicare Complete
UnitedHealth - Medicare Gold
UnitedHealth - Medicare Silver
UnitedHealth - Navigate EPO
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UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO
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UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO+
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UnitedHealth - Navigate POS
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UnitedHealth - Nexus ACO OA
UnitedHealth - Options PPO
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UnitedHealth - PPO
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UnitedHealth - Secure Horizons
UnitedHealth - Select +
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Select EPO
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UnitedHealth - Select HMO
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UnitedHealth - Select Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - STAR
UnitedHealth - STAR Kids
UnitedHealth - STAR+PLUS
UnitedHealth - UHC West Signature Value Gated HMO
University Mary Hardin - Baylor-Employee Benefit Plan
Your rights and protections against surprise medical bills

Insurance listings are subject to change without prior notice. Please call your physician's office or your health or insurance plan to verify coverage information prior to scheduling your visit or procedure. Not all members participating in contracted networks have "in network" access. In network participation may change from time to time without prior notice. Independent providers (which could include, for example only, anesthesiologists, radiologists, pathologists, emergency medicine physicians, advance practice professionals, and other independent providers of health care services) may deliver part of your care, and such providers may be considered out-of-network on your health and insurance plans even if the Facility may be considered in network. If you desire additional information as to the providers who may be involved in providing your care, you can either ask your treating provider (who may know some of the specialists or groups who could be involved) or you can request a list of Facility-based physician groups by calling the following toll free number: (877) 810-0372. This list is updated annually and is subject to change without prior notice.

Meet Nathaniel Michael Polnaszek, MD

Meet Nathaniel Polnaszek, MD

Background

Education
  • Medical School: Medical Doctor, Medical College of Wisconsin (2006)
  • Internship: General Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center (2008)
  • Residency: Urology, University of Texas Health Science Center (2012)
Certifications
  • Urology - American Board of Urology
Industry Relationships

Baylor Scott & White Health’s vision is to be the most trusted name in giving and receiving safe, quality, compassionate healthcare.As part of that vision, Baylor Scott &White Health is committed to dealing honestly, fairly and with integrity in all matters to provide exemplary patient care, broaden medical knowledge, train the next generation of physicians and support outside relationships that promise public benefit. To that end, Baylor Scott & White Health physicians may collaborate with health care industry partners such as pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device companies(collectively referred to as Industry) to help develop medical breakthroughs, or provide medical expertise or education. To promote professional and commercial integrity in such matters, physicians who are employed, contracted for administrative duties or performing research with Baylor Scott & White Health seek advanced approval for certain new Industry relationships, and report their Industry relationships and activities to the Office of Corporate Compliance annually for review.

Baylor Scott & White Health publicly discloses reported payments to these physicians and their immediate family members of $5,000 or more from Industry companies with which the physicians interact as part of their professional activities. The information on this website may differ somewhat from information on other publicly available databases due to different reporting periods, definitions, or reporting requirements. Patients may visit CMS’ Open Payments Database for more information, and should feel free to speak with their physician about relationships with Industry.

As of Aug 25, 2020, Nathaniel Michael Polnaszek, MD disclosed the following outside relationships with Industry:

VendorDescription
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.Consulting

Consulting: Service to a company (including as member of an advisory board) to give advice and expertise on a particular medical product, treatment or disease state, typically provided under a written agreement and in response to a particular business need

Reviews (263) for Nathaniel Michael Polnaszek, MD

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May 14, 2023
Found a solution to my problem
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May 12, 2023
Easy to talk to, explains medical situation/tests, and provides options.
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May 12, 2023
Took time to explain so we could understand.
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May 10, 2023
Excellent
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May 10, 2023
Very thorough and professional.
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May 10, 2023
Professional, caring, and courteous.
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May 4, 2023
Provider listened, tested, diagnosed, described the results to me and gave me various treatment options to address my ongoing medical issue. Provider is very knowledgeable. I'm very satisfied with progress. Currently under treatment. I was also very impressed with the overall customer service, administrative and medical process in place at BS&W to meet patient needs. Thank you.
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Apr 28, 2023
Very cordial and responsive to my questions.
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Apr 28, 2023
Intake nurse very professional, doctor was very professional yet personable which I appreciate.
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Apr 28, 2023
Very professional and was able to answer my questions
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Apr 25, 2023
Caring person.
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Apr 25, 2023
Caring and explains all options
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Apr 20, 2023
Show full compassion and concern.Gives clear and understandable explanations
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Apr 17, 2023
Kind-hearted, listens and is truly interested in patient's health and well-being.
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Apr 14, 2023
Dr Polnasek is very kind and a good listener
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Apr 14, 2023
He was very thoughtful and clear about the process and how best to approach the results of my bladder cancer procedure to remove a tumor & what to do next to make sure it didn't recur. Thanks Dr. Polnazek! My family still wants me around
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Apr 14, 2023
He listen and took his time. I felt comfortable and satisfied.
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Apr 13, 2023
Dr. P. Is an awesome doctor who really cares about his patients
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Apr 13, 2023
Give him a raise. He is one very talented and skilled person.
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Apr 13, 2023
I didn't feel hurried, he explained everything very throughly, answered all my questions and concerns.
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Apr 13, 2023
Dr. Was so thorough, more so than any other urologist I have ever seen. I was very impressed with him and the PA.
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Apr 11, 2023
Dr. Explains things well and Is very kind and patient with my father
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Apr 10, 2023
Very professional physician. Friendly staff
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Apr 9, 2023
Told me my options and what he would recommend. I trust his judgement
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Apr 8, 2023
I liked him and switched to see him as my doctor,
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Apr 6, 2023
Wonderful provider who is warm, compassionate and funny!
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Apr 6, 2023
Very good
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Apr 4, 2023
Dr P answered all my questions and was informative.
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Mar 30, 2023
Caring, thorough, and listens.
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Mar 23, 2023
This provider offered best practice solutions for my medical condition coupled with professionalism and empathy. He seemed genuinely interested in what I had to say, made me feel comfortable speaking with him and I would highly recommend him.
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Mar 12, 2023
Very professional, listens and uses common sense.
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Mar 12, 2023
Answered all my questions in layman's terms. Very professional, polite, and knowledgeable..
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Mar 10, 2023
Great guy. Seems competent.
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Mar 6, 2023
Great! As usual.
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Mar 6, 2023
EXCELLENT!
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Mar 5, 2023
Informational
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Mar 3, 2023
All my concerns were addressed and questions were answered completely.
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Mar 2, 2023
On time and thorough
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Mar 1, 2023
Good listener
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Feb 28, 2023
Explains treatment and let you choose, does not rush you.
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Feb 25, 2023
Love Dr. Polnaszekhe takes good care of me and cares about my health and well being
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Feb 25, 2023
Knowledgeable. Attentive. Explained in language l could understand Warm and compassionate
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Feb 25, 2023
Calm, caring
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Feb 24, 2023
Very good service from minute I stepped into building!Drs nurse interviewer and Dr.were Very nice and efficient!!
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Feb 24, 2023
He's a great doctor!
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Feb 19, 2023
Dr is friendly professional takes time and provides information and guidance
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Feb 18, 2023
Good experience with understanding about what to expect.
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Feb 18, 2023
Very good comunicator
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Feb 16, 2023
Very helpful with next steps
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Feb 15, 2023
Very good doctor
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Feb 15, 2023
Dr Polnazek is very attentive and listens. He is very thorough and covers all my concerns. I consider him a very good Doc.
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Feb 12, 2023
Friendly and not rushed
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Feb 11, 2023
Explained everything answered my questions offered several plans for concideration
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Feb 11, 2023
Dr. P is very professional.
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Feb 11, 2023
Excellent
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Feb 10, 2023
Great doctor!
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Feb 10, 2023
Terrific Dr. Great bedside manner. Terrific Surgeon.
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Feb 10, 2023
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Feb 10, 2023
Excellent care provider.
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Feb 9, 2023
Friendly, Caring, Concerned and Professional
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Feb 6, 2023
He is good and thorough.
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Feb 5, 2023
Excellent
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Feb 4, 2023
Excellent
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Feb 3, 2023
Very knowledgeable and thorough doctor, I totally trust his advice
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Jan 30, 2023
Good experience every time.
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Jan 30, 2023
Very professional and explained things very well.
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Jan 28, 2023
Staff and Dr were very informative.
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Jan 27, 2023
Dr. Polnaszek has been my urologist for several years and has always given me the best care possible. He is a fine man and a terrific physician and Baylor Scott& White is fortunate to have him on staff. I am blessed to be a patient of his.
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Jan 27, 2023
The doctor took care of my illness my illness was worst but it's getting better thanks to my doctor
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Jan 25, 2023
First time visit, he seemed competent.
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Jan 24, 2023
He is very friendly and knowable. Talked to me In a way I could understand.
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Jan 22, 2023
Excellent care
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Jan 20, 2023
Best Dr I have ever had. He is both personable and caring. Always very clear about options for my care.
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Jan 20, 2023
Showed a lot of care for my medical concerns and let me feel a part of my treatment experience, also the nurse or ma that assisted was super friendly and amazing customer service, I did not catch his name.
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Jan 19, 2023
Have been a patient for several years and we have developed a good rapport
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Jan 17, 2023
I trust Dr P and his staff
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Jan 16, 2023
My treatment is successful.I have developed confidence in the Dr.
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Jan 14, 2023
Dr."P" has es an erudite. Great physician
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Jan 12, 2023
Very Professional .Explained things well. But ,as with all doctors,was Too time restricted! Doctors Do Not need Time restraints! Patients need time to talk with their Doctor about other health and body concerns!
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Jan 11, 2023
Located issue immediately - told me what he could do to solve it - appt over in less than 10 minutes
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Jan 8, 2023
Explained everything very clearly & listened to my questions/concerns before answering them.
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Jan 8, 2023
Very professional and seems to genuinely care about patients.
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Jan 7, 2023
Provider explains treatment plan and patience
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Jan 2, 2023
Very knowledgeable and very informative when talking to me.
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Dec 24, 2022
My relationship with Dr. P is fairly new. I am a challenging patient.
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Dec 19, 2022
Great customer service and experience from start to finish. Nurses, receptionist, Dr.
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Dec 16, 2022
Professional, knowledgeable, interested in my needs.
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Dec 15, 2022
Always good.
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Dec 15, 2022
He and his staff are the best providers that I have ever been associated with. He is very knowledgeable and understanding.
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