Biography
Dr. Glenn Polin received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from Princeton University in 1994, where he graduated cum laude and was awarded the Class of 1869 Prize in Ethics. He earned his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and completed an internship and medicine residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in 2005.
Dr. Polin finished fellowship training in cardiovascular disease at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center in 2008. He then returned to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania to complete an additional two years of subspecialty training in clinical cardiac electrophysiology, where he worked under nationally and internationally recognized experts in the field.
Dr. Polin has a particular interest in the treatment of complex heart rhythm disturbances and has extensive training and experience in catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, and other cardiac arrhythmias. He also has expertise in the implantation of pacemakers, defibrillators, and biventricular devices.
Education and Training
Medical Education
University of Pennsylvania
Internship
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Field of Study: General Surgery
Residency
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Field of Study: Internal Medicine
Fellowship
Weill Grad. Sch. of Med. Sci. of Cornell
Field of Study: Cardiovascular Disease
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Field of Study: Cardiac Electrophysiology
Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine
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To obtain patient ratings and comments, we partner with Press Ganey, an independent patient satisfaction company that works with more than 26,000 healthcare organizations to improve the patient experience. These patient verified ratings are based on the “likelihood to recommend” physician scores on the nationally developed Medical Practice Survey. Actual top box results for this question are translated to a 1-5 scale, and the star scores are measured on that scale, with 5 being the best score.
I would recommend him, but he's hard to get in with
The best.
Love Dr. Polin . He is very knowledgeable as well as he is so understanding and unique.
I was diagnosed with congestive heart failure and Doctor Glenn Polin performed the surgery to correct my condition and I'm doing Tremendous.
Excellent doctor in my opinion. Would recommend to anyone.
Great.
Not much to add. I have been seeing Dr. Polin for a number of years and pleased with the care that he and Ochsner have provided.
Dr Polin is a star! I have full faith in him and my are plan.
Everything Excellent
I didn't feel rushed. He took his time explaining things and put me on a yearly schedule
Dr Polin is good at including all current and previous info into treatment plan.
Dr Pollin was wonderful about listening to my concerns and explaining the treatment.
Not as assuring or engaging as other visits. I did get a prescription for new medication which as what I wanted
Excellent experience overall
Dr. Polin has plainly made this speech many many t but was willing to discuss the recommended procedure.
Dr Polin immediately brought himself up to date regarding my condition even though this was my first visit with him. He ordered tests and recommended at home devices to better monitor my condition.
Dr. Polin is a true professional. His concern for the patients welfare is very evident.
Each caregiver was very attentive and focused on the issues and my concerns.
Dr. Polin is the best!
Positive
It was a very pleasant experience for a doctor visit . I felt like I was listened to and my concerns were discussed to my satisfaction
Very good
Excellent
My experience was very good with the dr. Dr. Polin explain every thing to me about my Pace Maker.
Dr. Polin. Is an awesome Doctor.