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Nathalie Pena Polanco
Patient Rating
4.8 / 5 (Based on 108 Reviews)

Nathalie Pena Polanco, MD

Specialties: Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Schedule an Appointment

To schedule an appointment with Nathalie Pena Polanco, please call 319-369-4542

Education and Training

Education

Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Dominican Republic, Doctor of Medicine

Residency

University of Miami-Jackson Memorial Hospital, Internal Medicine
Miami VA Medical Center-Jackson Memorial Hospital, Chief Medical Resident

Fellowship

University of Miami-Jackson Memorial Hospital, Gastroenterology, Chief Fellow

Professional Memberships

  • American College of Physicians
  • American College of Gastroenterology
  • American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  • American Gastroenterological Association
  • American Association for the Study of Liver Disease

Honors, Awards, etc.

  • 2024 Nominee for Mentor/Educator award
  • 2024 Nominee for Colleague award
  • 2023 Nominee for Michael Daly, MD, Humanitarian award
  • 2023 Nominee for Patient Advocate award, one of Mercy's Annual Provider Awards

Certifications

  • Board certified in Internal Medicine
  • Board certified in Gastroenterology

Personal Interests

Dr. Pena Polanco enjoys traveling, reading and outdoor activities with her family.

Patient Reviews

5.0
October 21, 2024
Dr. Pena is great.
5.0
August 16, 2024
Very happy to have Dr Pena as my physician. She explains everything extremely well and is very thorough
5.0
August 12, 2024
Good
5.0
July 23, 2024
She is alway friendly and caring. She isn't judgmental about mistakes I've made in my diet decisions.
5.0
July 18, 2024
She is wonderful, very caring and has always listened and followed up with me by phone call
5.0
July 08, 2024
Great experience
5.0
June 10, 2024
I highly recommend Dr Pena. She communicates very well. I have a lot of confidence in her.
5.0
February 03, 2024
She is very kind and concerned
5.0
January 14, 2024
Dr. Pena is wonderful and I highly recommend her.
5.0
November 03, 2023
Dr Pena is an excellent communicator and diagnostician.
5.0
October 15, 2023
I was extremely impressed with Dr. Pena. She was professional, kind, and attentive. Very impressive first visit.
5.0
September 24, 2023
Good
5.0
August 07, 2023
I was in a place where I had absolutely no hope after dealing with another hospital, so any recommendations gave me a possibility of some hope.
5.0
July 30, 2023
Dr. Pena always listens to what I'm saying and asks questions that prompt clearer information from me about my issues. She evaluates all aspects of what I'm experiencing and explains anything I ask, if I'm not understanding a specific part. She formulates a plan of action with me involved and ensures I understand the reasons behind the steps to investigate and address my symptoms. I wish all my providers were as concerned and helpful as Dr. Pena!!!
5.0
July 27, 2023
Dr. Pena wonderful Doctor Mercy did great job in bringing here to care for patients here.
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