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Dr. Michael Polo, MD

Psychiatry* Age 46
Dr. Michael Polo, MD
3.7 (12 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Michael Polo, MD

Psychiatry* Age 46
Santa Barbara, CA
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience

Offers telehealth

 

Overview

Dr. Michael Polo, MD works in Santa Barbara, CA as a Psychiatry Specialist and has 19 years experience.

They are board certified in Psychiatry and graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI / MEDICAL CENTER in 2005. Dr. Polo has has worked on more claims relating to Anxiety and Bipolar Disorder than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Polo has received an average rating of 3.7 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. They are affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. Their office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Polo practices at Practice in Santa Barbara, CA.

Offers Telehealth

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Friendly Staff

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  • Advantage Health Solutions HMO
  • AWH Southern California HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
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    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
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  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
    Southern CA Select HMO
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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    3916 State St Ste 300, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
  2. 2 Office
    1525 State St Ste 103, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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3.7
Based on 12 Reviews
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1 Star (4)

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Mar 13, 2024
I've been a patient of Dr. Polo's since 2009 and he literally saved my life and I am here today because of him. He cares so much and listens to everything and is a great ally and his staff are great. He communicates so well through the portal and really lets patients aid in their treatment. He's the best psychiatrist I've ever had, and I'm almost 50 and have had had quite a few over the decades.
SG — Mar 13, 2024
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Psychiatry
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Education

Education

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  • UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI / MEDICAL CENTER
    2005
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  • Psychiatry
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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Michael Polo, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Polo accepts ADVANTAGE Health Solutions, Inc., Aetna and Anthem Blue Cross as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Polo accepts here.

Dr. Polo frequently sees patients for Anxiety and Bipolar Disorder.

Dr. Polo has a star rating of 3.7/5 and has been reviewed 12 times.

Dr. Polo is board certified in Psychiatry.

Dr. Polo has been practicing as a Psychiatry Specialist for 19 years.

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Hospital Affiliations

  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

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