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Dr. Timothy Daniel Polk M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Timothy Daniel Polk M.D.

Ophthalmologist

3/5(18)
6115 FALLS RD BALTIMORE MD, 21209
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3/5

About

Dr. Timothy Polk is an ophthalmologist practicing in Bel Air, MD. Dr. Polk specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Polk can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Polk can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.

Education and Training

Univ of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va 1990

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Treatments

  • Vitreoretinal Surgery

Professional Memberships

  • Member American Society of Retina Specialists 
  • Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology 

Fellowships

  • Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Medical Retina    1994
  • Univ Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Retina/Vitreous Surgery    1995

Dr. Timothy Daniel Polk M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 620 Boulton St

620 Boulton St -
Bel Air, MD 21014
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Fax: 410-893-9796
http://www.parriscastoro.com/

6115 FALLS RD -
BALTIMORE, MD 21209
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New patients: 410-377-7611
Fax: 410-377-8221

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Patient Experience with Dr. Polk


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Dr. Timothy Daniel Polk M.D. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 18 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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