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Daniel Polk, MD, Neonat/Perinatology, Palos Park, IL

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Neonat/Perinatology Palos Park, IL

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  • Office

    12430 S Post Rd
    Palos Park, IL 60464
    Phone+1 708-846-1998

Summary

  • Dr. Daniel Polk is a neonatologist in Palos Park, IL and was affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital and served as a Division Chief at Lurie Children's Hospital. He received his medical degree from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University and has been in practice 37 years. He speaks multiple languages, including Spanish. He is experienced in neonatal resuscitation, perinatal endocrinology, nicu team-building, and nicu parent advocacy.

Education & Training

  • Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
    Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical CenterFellowship, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 1983 - 1986
  • Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
    Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical CenterChief Residency, Pediatrics, 1982 - 1983
  • Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
    Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1980 - 1981
  • Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
    Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and ScienceClass of 1980
  • Loyola University
    Loyola UniversityB.S., Biology, Cum Laude, 1972 - 1976

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1996 - 2026
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2001 - 2013
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1981 - 2012

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Todd Davis, M.D. Physician of the Year Children’s Memorial Hospital, 2007
  • Faculty Society Research Award Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, 1994
  • Clinical Investigator Award NIH, 1987
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Managing a Pediatric Hospitalist Program requires a Team Approach.  
    Polk, DH, Ped. Annals, 1/1/2003
  • Adrenal and thyroid axis function in preterm ventilated baboons.  
    Jobe AH, Scott SM, Polk DH and Seidner, SS., Biol. Neonate, 1/1/2003
  • 3-3’ diiodothyronine sulfate excretion in maternal urine reflects fetal thyroid function in sheep.  
    Wu SY, Huang WS, Fisher DA, Florsheim WH, Kashiwai K, Polk DH, Pediatr. Res., 1/1/2001
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Repetitive prenatal glucocorticoids affect lung function and growth in preterm lambs.
    Ikegami M, Jobe AH, Polk DH, Sly P, Willet K, Newnham J, Pediatr. Res., 1/1/1997
  • Multiple maternal glucocorticoid exposures alter preterm newborn endocrine responses.
    Ervin MG, Ikegami M, Jobe AH, Polk DH, Newnham J, J. Soc.Gynecol. Invest., 1/1/1997
  • Betamethasone clearance in fetal lambs following fetal or maternal intramuscular administration.
    Berry LM, Polk DH and Ervin MG, Pediatr. Res., 1/1/1996
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Lectures

  • Visiting Professor 
    King Edward Memoria lHospital, Perth, Australia - 1/1/1992
  • Invited lecturer 
    1/1/1992
  • Invited lecture 
    Perinatal Advisory Committee, Los Angeles County - 1/1/1991
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Grant Support

  • Fetal Thyrosulfoconjugate Function And MetabolismEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development1997–2000
  • TRH And Prevention Of Bronchopulmonary DysplasiaNational Center For Research Resources1996–1997
  • Core--Preterm LambEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development1993–1997
  • Thyrotropin Releasing Hormone--The Role Of Extended FormsNational Center For Research Resources1992–1997
  • Ontogeny Of Corticotropin Releasing FactorEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development1987–1989

Professional Memberships

  • Society for Pediatric Research
    Member

Other Languages

  • Spanish