Schantal Polanco, MD
New York
Doctor of Medicine, a common medical school degree for physicians. MDs at One Medical typically specialize in family medicine, internal medicine, geriatrics or pediatrics.
I am a primary care provider dedicated to forming a bond with my patients that will lead them to optimize their health. I enjoy learning about my individual patients' social and cultural backgrounds, and this allows me to understand and individually tailor treatment plans. I have a focus on lifestyle medicine and as an obesity medicine doctor, I like to focus on healthy ways in which we can interact with our environment and become the healthier version of ourselves.
I love learning about different cultures and the way we see the world around us. The integral part culture, values, and beliefs play in fueling and promoting health fascinates me. I enjoy forming social connections and activities that allow me to interact with others, such as traveling, sharing a meal, cooking, dancing, etc. As I embark on my own journey towards optimal health, helping others around me achieve their optimal health and self-growth is a top priority.
Education
Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
Residency
Jacobi Medical Center-Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Goes by
Schantal
Pronouns
She, her, hers