Dr. Halina Polek-Nowakowska, MD

Gastroenterology*•Female•Age 60

Gastroenterology*

Dr. Halina Polek-Nowakowska, MD is a gastroenterologist in Gonzales, LA. Dr. Polek-Nowakowska has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease. She is affiliated with medical facilities Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center and St. James Parish Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

Dr. Halina Polek-Nowakowska, MD

Pulmonary & Digestive Clinic LLC

1429 E Highway 30 Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 647-6900

Accepting new patients

(225) 647-6900

Dr. Polek-Nowakowska is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Polek-Nowakowska specializes in the area of Gastroenterology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews

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Dr. Polek-Nowakowska's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Polek-Nowakowska

4.7
19 ratings, 11 with a written review
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Had a colonoscopy in early August
The procedure went well. If you get aggravated while waiting to see a doctor you should ask yourself is a shorter wait time make the doctor better. You should just relax, it’s just time and unless you have to be somewhere else you’ll get there. Enjoy the fact that you are here.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Aaron – Aug 27, 2024
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Very good Dr
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Alisa Garrison – Feb 03, 2024
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Her office clerk is nasty and deceitful
I was terribly upset, my blood pressure was extremely high as a result of being upset. I felt so demoralized by the way I was treated by the clerk.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
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Nov 08, 2023
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Dr Helena is a wonderful very caring physician! Understanding and thorough. What I love most is that so many doctors make you feel judged when speaking to them but not her! I feel like and tell her anything good and the bad and still walk out of her office with my head held high.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Kim Vogel – Dec 21, 2022
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She is very nice, ask you a lot of question to get to know you and does not rush you. Takes her to me.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Mel – Jul 19, 2022
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Practices medicine well, exploring causes and determining treatments. She is careful, thoughtful, and thorough.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 02, 2021
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Dr. Halina is by far the greatest and caring specialist in her field, Period. She is blunt and to the point and some patients my feel she is harsh. I have received personal phone calls from her just to check on my heath and well being. I have undergone three esophageal surgeries with balloon procedure and a colonoscopy. Dr. Halina truly is a professional and has literally saved my life. If you need a no holds barred Doctor that will tell you truth you got it.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Ron Amedee – Jul 14, 2020
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Dr. Helena is horrible. She is the worst GI doctor I have came across. I hope that you don’t have the same experience I have had with her.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 26, 2020
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Dr. Halina restored my faith in the medical profession, as well as, mankind. Dr. Halina is professional, kind, and brilliant, with an impressive bedside manner. She saved my life when many Doctors weren't willing to take a chance. This is a Doctor who cares about people. If you have any problems involving her specialty, I would recommend her highly. Attitude has so much to do with health and a fabulous Doctor certainly helps- Thank you, Dr. Halina Ann Clemmons
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
11 others found this helpful
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Ann Clemmons in Baton Rouge, LA – May 26, 2018
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Dr. Helena is sincere in wanting to do the best for her patients. She's gone above and beyond for me every time.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Emilda in Baton Rouge – Apr 04, 2018
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I'm very satisfied of being a patient of Dr. Poles-Nowakowska. I recommend her to anybody.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
13 others found this helpful
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George in Lutcher La. – Jan 09, 2016
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Dr. Halina Polek-Nowakowska, MD is a gastroenterologist in Gonzales, LA. Dr. Polek-Nowakowska has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease. She is affiliated with medical facilities Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center and St. James Parish Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

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Dr. Polek-Nowakowska is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Locations

    Pulmonary & Digestive Clinic LLC

    Pulmonary & Digestive Clinic Inc.1429 E Highway 30 Gonzales, LA 70737
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • St. James Parish Hospital

      1645 Lutcher Ave
      Lutcher, LA 70071

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      91%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      85%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center

      5000 Hennessy Blvd
      Baton Rouge, LA 70808
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      84%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      8% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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