James Polega MD

Dr. James Polega, MD, is a board-certified Infectious Diseases physician practicing in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with Corewell Health Infectious Disease Specialists. He provides expert care in the diagnosis and management of complex infectious diseases for adult and pediatric patients, drawing on comprehensive training in both internal medicine and pediatrics.

Dr. Polega earned his Doctor of Medicine (MD) from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 2017, followed by a combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics residency at Michigan State University. He then completed specialized Infectious Disease fellowship training and a subsequent Pediatric Infectious Diseases fellowship, equipping him to care for patients across the age spectrum with infectious illnesses.

He is board-certified in Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine, and Pediatrics by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Pediatrics. In his clinical practice, Dr. Polega treats a wide range of infectious conditions and has contributed to medical research in infectious diseases. He is known for his patient-centered approach and commitment to delivering high-quality care while staying current with evolving treatments and best practices in infectious disease medicine.