
Dr. Brooke Ivan Polk MD
Pediatrician
2401 Gillham Rd Kansas City MO, 64108About
Dr. Brooke Polk is a pediatrician practicing in Kansas City, MO. Dr. Polk is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Polk diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Polk can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Michelle Arzubi-Hughes D.O.2401 Gillham Rd Kansas City MO 64108
- Dr. Cheri El-Halawany M.D.2401 GILLHAM RD KANSAS CITY MO 64108
- Dr. Ram Kalpatthi MD2401 GILLHAM RD KANSAS CITY MO 64108
- Kellen Walsh2996 Oak St Kansas City MO 64108
- Farhath Sulthana2411 HOLMES ST KANSAS CITY MO 64108
- Jenna O. Miller Other2401 Gillham Rd Kansas City MO 64108
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