Brian Pollak, MD, FACP

Specialties:
Internal Medicine
Geriatrics

WellSpan Medical Group

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My Locations

WellSpan Internal Medicine - St. Charles Way
370 St. Charles Way
York, PA 17402
(717) 741-8003
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Why I chose to pursue a career in healthcare:

Just like I said during my medical school interviews, I like science, and I want to help people. The biology, chemistry, anatomy, and physiology inside us is fascinating. I like to learn what a patient's goals are for their care. Then I apply the sciences to meet the patient's goals.

What I want my patients to know about me:

I don't like prescribing pills and ordering tests. Yes, I do prescribe a lot of pills, but I don't like it. I would prefer to try lifestyle changes to promote good health. Unfortunately, that doesn't always work as well as we hope. I'm glad that we have so many medications and diagnostic tests available, but I'm happiest when a patient feels better after simply talking through a situation.

What I do when I'm not seeing patients:

I enjoy spending time with my family. I like to run, especially on the Rail Trail. I also like playing with technology.

Clinical Interests

Geriatrics

Informatics

Quality Improvement

Population Health

Telemedicine

Education & Credentials

Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Residency Program: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center | Internal Medicine
Fellowship Program: University of New Mexico | Geriatrics
Undergraduate Education: University of Notre Dame

WellSpan Hospital Affiliations

WellSpan Ephrata Hospital
WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital
WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital
WellSpan York Hospital

Health Plans Accepted

WellSpan Financial Assistance Program participant

Aetna

Aetna Better Health

Amerihealth Caritas PA

Capital BlueCross

Cigna Healthcare

Cigna Medicare Advantage

Gateway Highmark Wholecare

Geisinger

Highmark Blue Shield

HPP/Jefferson Health Plan

InterGroup/Prime Health Services

John Hopkins Health Care

Multi-Plan

PA Health & Wellness (Centene)

PA Medical Assistance

PA Medicare

Preferred Health Care

Railroad Medicare

Tricare

United Healthcare

UPMC Health Plan

WellSpan Health Plans

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