Mark Polak, DO

Practice:

Certification(s):

American Board of Anesthesiology Pediatric Anesthesiology

 

Education:

Medical School:

Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency(ies):

Portsmouth Naval Hospital

Bio:

Dr. Polak serves as medical director of anesthesiology at CHKD. His passion for pediatric anesthesiology came into focus during his residency, at nearby Portsmouth Naval Hospital, in which he was introduced to CHKD. Dr. Polak was “amazed with how the patients were treated and how the staff was so caring and worked well with one another.” To further interact with the patients at CHKD, Dr. Polak participates in the Buddy Brigade pet therapy program with his chocolate labrador retriever Lola.

Clinical Interests:

  • Neurological anesthesia
  • Pediatric anesthesiology
  • Regional anesthesia

Honors and Awards:

  • Coastal Virginia Magazine “Top Doc” 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
  • 2022 CSG Svinder Toor Award for Excellence in Physician Leadership

 

Contact Info:

(757) 668-7320


 

Location(s):

CHKD Main Hospital
601 Children's Ln
Norfolk, VA 23518

Oyster Point Office
11783 Rock Landing Drive
Newport News, VA 23606

Princess Anne Office
2021 Concert Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23456