Vitaliy Y. Poylin, MD

Vitaliy Y. Poylin, MD

4.8 
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Primary Specialty

Colon and Rectal Surgery

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Wisconsin Madison School of Medicine - 2002
Residency:
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - 2009
Fellowships:
University of Minnesota - 2010

Languages Spoken

  • Russian
  • Ukrainian

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery - Colon & Rectal Surgery (Certified)
  • American Board of Surgery - Surgery (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Associate Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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41 Reviews

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41 Reviews

April 23, 2024

5.0

Very thorough, and straightforward without being alarming

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April 15, 2024

5.0

He is very thorough.

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April 12, 2024

5.0

Dr. Poylin is polite, well educated and very knowledgeable. And Dr. Poylin is an amazing surgeon. God bless Dr. Poylin for all he does! Praise God!!

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April 04, 2024

5.0

I have known this doctor for three years He has walked me through my examinations and gives me information to remain healthy in the future

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March 14, 2024

5.0

Dr Poylin is very knowledgeable, professional, and personable. Exactly what I was looking for in a doctor. His resident was equally as amazing.

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March 07, 2024

5.0

He is an expert and has great bedside mannet

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Very professional , smart , intelligent

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March 01, 2024

5.0

dr poylin is very knowledgeable. His bed says manners are excellent I was blessed to have him as a doctor. He took very good care of me. I think him so much.

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February 25, 2024

5.0

Dr. Poylin is excellent very caring and listened to my concerns,

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February 22, 2024

5.0

He’s always very informative and resourceful. He covers every detail on what to expect and how it’s going to affect, makes me feel sure of the trust I’ve on his expertise!!!

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February 22, 2024

5.0

He explained everything to me and if I have questions, I know he will answer them. His assistant was pleasant.

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February 20, 2024

5.0

He was so kind and thorough and made us feel like we were a priority. He never rushed us or made us feel like we are in the dark.

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February 15, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable, caring, professional

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February 09, 2024

5.0

Dr. Poylin is very straightforward. After diagnosis, he described very clearly what surgery would be like, and post surgery recovery. He also collaborated with Dr. [ ] and Dr. [ ] on the decision to start immunotherapy treatment.

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February 06, 2024

5.0

Excellent doctor

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February 01, 2024

5.0

Felt comfortable with him… explained everything well…

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February 01, 2024

5.0

He is serious about his work and explains procedures and options well as well as relieved my infection with successful [ ] placement.

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January 25, 2024

5.0

My own personal ecpeteimse and imyrsction with staffm

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January 23, 2024

5.0

Minimum size of incisions

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December 28, 2023

5.0

Kind knowledgeable direct and. Compassionate

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December 21, 2023

5.0

Best decision I’ve ever made! His experience speaks for it self, his precise execution of expertises and excellent communication explaining step by step procedures and expectations of sickness!!! I had a list of questions, I had no need to ask because of his detailed answers to everything I wanted to know… very well informed on every aspect of my sickness! Made me very comfortable putting my life in his hands, knowing God would guide him to do what needs to be done!!! He gave me a second chance of life and that’s something I’ll always be grateful for🙏. Thank you Dr. Poylin J Vitaliy

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December 11, 2023

5.0

Dr. Poylin conveys respect and care and a personal quality that makes me feel like I am not just a number. Very professional and certainly competent.

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December 08, 2023

5.0

He and his team are the best!!!!

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December 07, 2023

5.0

He was to the point of reason for my exam

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December 07, 2023

5.0

Very professional doctor

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November 21, 2023

5.0

Listened, clearly explained, honest in his recommendations.

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November 21, 2023

5.0

Dr Poylin was very good. He answered all questions, professional and knowledgeable.

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November 16, 2023

5.0

He saw me, had an understanding of my condition and presented me with options and information

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November 09, 2023

5.0

Today was my first day meeting him extremely friendly very informative

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November 09, 2023

5.0

I really liked Dr. Poylin. He explained diagnosis and treatment options clearly, and was patient answering questions.

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October 26, 2023

5.0

I like Dr Poylin quite a bit. I would like it if he spent more time with me, but I have always wished that for all of my caretakers during my cancer treatment. He does give me helpful recommendations and potential solutions that I'm currently working on. I do wish he would add any notes about my anoscopy on myNM, because even though he does not see a tumor, this isn't indicated anywhere on my chart (that I'm aware of).

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October 26, 2023

5.0

Great surgery results.

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October 19, 2023

5.0

Efficient and great bedside manner

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October 19, 2023

5.0

He was very kind and patiently explained my options.

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October 12, 2023

5.0

He’s awesome and put a lot of care for me!

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October 10, 2023

5.0

Dr. Poylin took the time to explain the procedures and what to expect during recovery. Dr.Poylin and his team are active in my recovery process and monitoring my progress. I am very grateful for their concern.

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October 05, 2023

5.0

Took time to talk about my treatment options and I felt my thoughts were included in decision plan.

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September 26, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable

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September 12, 2023

5.0

I’m very confident I have the very best Doctor for my health issues!

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September 07, 2023

5.0

Dr Poylin is the best!!!

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September 04, 2023

4.0

See above. Go visit for his intellect.

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Faculty member engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities

  • Gastroenterology Report
  • Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

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