Dr. Justin J Polga MD
Internist
240 Crandon Boulevard Suite 250 Key Biscayne FL, 33149About
Dr. Justin Polga has nearly 20 years of experience as a hospital-based internist, beginning his medical career in New England and later recruited by Baptist Health South Florida, where he served as Medical Director and Head of Inpatient Medicine. Dr. Polga possesses extensive experience in both the inpatient and outpatient aspects of medicine. Dr. Polga is a graduate of The Hospital Medicine Leadership Academy and Building Collaborative Leadership Program. Additionally, Dr. Polga serves as a Clinical Associate Professor at FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine.
Education and Training
University of Pennsylvania BA 1995
Tufts Medical School MD 1999
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
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