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Nathalie Pena Polanco
Patient Rating
4.9 / 5 (Based on 88 Reviews)

Nathalie Pena Polanco, MD

Specialties: Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Schedule an Appointment

To schedule an appointment with Nathalie Pena Polanco, please call 319-369-4542

Education and Training

Education

Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Dominican Republic, Doctor of Medicine

Residency

University of Miami-Jackson Memorial Hospital, Internal Medicine
Miami VA Medical Center-Jackson Memorial Hospital, Chief Medical Resident

Fellowship

University of Miami-Jackson Memorial Hospital, Gastroenterology, Chief Fellow

Professional Memberships

  • American College of Physicians
  • American College of Gastroenterology
  • American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  • American Gastroenterological Association
  • American Association for the Study of Liver Disease

Honors, Awards, etc.

  • 2025 Nominee for Patient Advocate award
  • 2025 Nominee for Mentor/Educator award
  • 2024 Nominee for Mentor/Educator award
  • 2024 Nominee for Colleague award
  • 2023 Nominee for Michael Daly, MD, Humanitarian award
  • 2023 Nominee for Patient Advocate award, one of Mercy's Annual Provider Awards

Certifications

  • Board certified in Internal Medicine
  • Board certified in Gastroenterology

Personal Interests

Dr. Pena Polanco enjoys traveling, reading and outdoor activities with her family.

Patient Reviews

5.0
June 11, 2025
Dr Pena provides excellent care. She appears very knowledgeable and she explains things well. She's also very personable. So I feel as though I am well cared for.
5.0
December 12, 2024
Staff and Care Provider always kind, thoughtful and listens to my concerns. It is always a positive experience.
5.0
December 09, 2024
Dr Pena is personal and knowledgeable. I like her care a great deal.
4.8
November 29, 2024
Dr Natalie is a kind thoughtful and supportive caregiver who explained and discussed care options and explained the advantages of each
5.0
November 06, 2024
DR Pena is one of the most caring physicians I have ever had!!
5.0
October 21, 2024
Dr. Pena is great.
5.0
August 16, 2024
Very happy to have Dr Pena as my physician. She explains everything extremely well and is very thorough
5.0
August 12, 2024
Good
5.0
July 23, 2024
She is alway friendly and caring. She isn't judgmental about mistakes I've made in my diet decisions.
5.0
July 18, 2024
She is wonderful, very caring and has always listened and followed up with me by phone call
5.0
July 08, 2024
Great experience
5.0
June 10, 2024
I highly recommend Dr Pena. She communicates very well. I have a lot of confidence in her.
5.0
February 03, 2024
She is very kind and concerned
5.0
January 14, 2024
Dr. Pena is wonderful and I highly recommend her.
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