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Tamar Polonsky, MD, Cardiology, Chicago, IL

TamarPolonskyMD

Cardiology • Chicago, IL

Preventive Cardiology

Associate Professor of Medicine, Director Cardiovascular Prevention, University of Chicago Medicine

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  • Office

    5841 S Maryland Ave
    Chicago, IL 60637
    Phone+1 888-824-0200
    Fax+1 773-702-8875

Education & Training

  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2006 - 2009
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital
    Brigham and Women's HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 2002 - 2005
  • University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine
    University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of MedicineClass of 2002

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2005 - 2026
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2004 - 2006
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring  
    Tamar S Polonsky, George L Bakris, JAMA
  • Special Focus Issue: Blood Pressure Original Investigation Editorial Comment Presence of Diabetes Does Not Mandate Lower Blood Pressure to Reduce Cardiovascular Events∗  
    George L Bakris, Tamar S Polonsky, ScienceDirect

Press Mentions

  • Study Points to Ideal Age for CAC Testing in Young Adults
    Study Points to Ideal Age for CAC Testing in Young AdultsOctober 14th, 2021
  • Heart-Healthy Diet Is Low in Cholesterol, Says AHA yet Again
    Heart-Healthy Diet Is Low in Cholesterol, Says AHA yet AgainDecember 16th, 2019
  • Skip the Salt
    Skip the SaltMarch 15th, 2019
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Professional Memberships

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