Vitaliy Y. Poylin, MD
Northwestern Medical GroupPrimary Specialty
Colon and Rectal Surgery
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Practice Focus Areas
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Education
- Medical Education:
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MD, University of Wisconsin Madison School of Medicine - 2002
- Residency:
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - 2009
- Fellowships:
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University of Minnesota - 2010
Languages Spoken
- Russian
- Ukrainian
Board Certifications
- American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery - Colon & Rectal Surgery (Certified)
- American Board of Surgery - Surgery (Certified)
Faculty Profile
Associate Professor, Feinberg School of MedicinePractice Groups and Affiliations
- Medical Group:
- Northwestern Medical Group
- Alignment Category:
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Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
- On Medical Staff At:
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Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Ratings and Reviews
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Reviews from Patients
Reviews from Patients
January 10, 2026
5.0 star star star star starVery thorough, concise and articulate in presenting my health situation; did not shy away from making a recommendation for continued treatment based on the facts of my case; answered all of my questions in understandable language (like a teacher instead of a doctor!)
October 17, 2025
5.0 star star star star starHe is a very thorough doctor. Tells you every option available. He has a great bedside manner. When my husband and I got in the car I looked at him and said "Dr. Poylin is the Dr. I want to care for me and Northwestern is where I belong."
July 15, 2025
5.0 star star star star starDr Poylin is amazing. We came here for a second opinion. He took the time to explain every option and scenario with us. My son felt relief and was less anxious after our visit. We will continue to come here throughout my son's rectal cancer treatment.
Disclosures
Industry Relationships
Consulting
Faculty member and/or their immediate family have engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities
- AGA Medical Corporation
- Gastroenterology Report
- Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
- MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
- Surgical Endoscopy
Faculty member received compensation for medical record consultation and/or expert witness testimony.
External Professional Relationships
Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.
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