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Joseph Polcaro, D.O.

Assistant professor, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine; Director, SLUCare practice operations
Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health

Courses Taught

Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship Program

Education

Fellowship
Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Residency
St. Michael's Medical Center

Internship
St. Michael's Medical Center

Medical School
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences

Practice Areas

Joseph Polcaro, D.O., has expertise in treatment of diabetes in pregnancy, metabolic disorders, and conditions like cervical insufficiency/incompetence that contribute to preterm labor. He offers preconception counseling, genetic counseling and perinatal ultrasound for complicated pregnancies, such as those with fetal anomalies or multiple gestations. He uses the latest technologies in his practice, including continuous glucose monitoring to manage diabetes in pregnancy.

Research Interests

  • Treatment for diabetes in pregnancy
  • Placental cytokine immunological response
  • Cervical insufficiency

Professional Organizations and Associations

  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine
  • American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
  • International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology