Florencia Greer Polite, MD (she/her/hers)

Obstetrics and Gynecology

5.0 with 163 ratings

Sees patients age 12 and up

Speaks English and Spanish

Florencia Greer Polite, MD (she/her/hers)

Obstetrics and Gynecology

5.0 with 163 ratings

Sees patients age 12 and up

Speaks English and Spanish

Chief, Division of General Obstetrics and Gynecology
Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology
Dr. Polite is a Penn Medicine physician.

Call 800-789-7366 Request Appointment

Meet Dr. Polite

Recognized in Philadelphia magazine's annual Top Docs issues for 2020 and 2021

Recognized in New Orleans Magazine's Annual Best Doctors 2015-2017

Abdominal Dermoid Cyst
Abnormal Pap Smear
Adnexal Mass
Adolescent Gynecology
Amenorrhea
Anemia of Pregnancy
Anogenital Warts (Condyloma Acuminata)
Anovulation
Anovulatory Bleeding
Antepartum Care
Atrophic Vaginitis
Atypical Glandular Cells of Undetermined Significance
Atypical Squamous Cells of Undetermined Significance Pap Smear
Bacterial Vaginosis
Bartholin's Cyst
Benign Breast Lump
Birth Control
Birth Control (Contraception)
Birth Control Counseling
Bleeding During Intercourse
Breast Cancer Prevention and Risk Reduction
Breast Cancer Screening
Breast Examination
Breast Lumps and Tumors
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding Problems
Cervical Biopsy
Cervical Conization
Cervical Dysplasia
Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
Cervical Polyp
Cervicitis
Cesarean Section
Chlamydia Infections
Cholestasis of Pregnancy
Cold Knife Cone Biopsy of the Cervix
Colposcopy
Contraceptive Implant
Cryosurgery of Cervix
Cystitis
Cystocele
Dermoid Cyst
Dyspareunia
Dysuria
Ectopic Pregnancy
Endometrial Ablation
Endometrial Biopsy
Endometrioma
Endometriosis
Endometritis
Family Planning
Fibrocystic Breast Changes
Fibroid Tumors Removal
Follicular Cyst of Ovary
Genital Herpes
Gonorrhea
Gynecologic Disorders of Athletes
Gynecological Exam
Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
HGSIL Pap Smear
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
Hot Flashes
Human Papilloma Virus
Hydrosalpinx
Hyperemesis
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Hysterectomy
Hysteroscopic Myomectomy
Hysteroscopy
Intrauterine Device
Irregular Menstruation
Labor and Delivery
Laceration of Vagina
Lactation Disorders
Lactation Support
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Laparoscopic Myomectomy
Laparoscopic Salpingo Oophorectomy
Laparoscopy
Leiomyoma
LGSIL Pap Smear
Lichen Sclerosus
Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptive
Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure
Mastitis (Breast Infection)
Maternal Obesity
Menopause
Menorrhagia
Menstrual Disorders
Menstrual Migraines
Menstruation
Metrorrhagia (Bleeding between Periods)
Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
Minimally Invasive Hysteroscopy
Miscarriage
Missed Periods
Morning Sickness
Multiple Pregnancy (Multiple Births)
Natural Birth
Nausea from Pregnancy
Nexplanon
Nexplanon Removal
Office Gynecology
Oligomenorrhea
Oophorectomy
Oral Contraceptive Counseling
Ovarian Cysts
Ovarian Cysts Removal
Ovarian Endometriosis
Ovarian Failure
Ovarian Torsion
Ovarian Tumors
Painful Menstrual (Dysmenorrhea)
Pap Smear
Paratubal Cyst
Partial Hysterectomy
Pelvic Abscess
Pelvic Adhesions
Pelvic Floor Disorders
Pelvic Inflammatory Diseases
Pelvic Mass
Perimenopause
Permanent Sterilization
Pessary
Postcoital Bleeding
Postmenopausal Bleeding
Postpartum Check-Up
Postpartum Recovery
Preeclampsia
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Counseling
Pregnancy Tests
Premature Menopause (Premature Ovarian Insufficiency)
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Prenatal Care
Prenatal Screening
Preterm Labor
Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes
Preventative Women's Healthcare
Previous Stillbirth
Primary Ovarian Insufficiency
Prophylactic Oophorectomy
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
Reproductive Health
Retained Tampon
Rh Incompatibility
Routine Gynecological Care
Salpingo-Oophoritis
Secondary Amenorrhea
Sexual Dysfunction
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD)
Shortened Cervix
Squamous Intraepithelial Neoplasia
Suction Curettage
Surgical Sterilization
Teenage Pregnancy
Tubal Ligation
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Uterine Abnormality
Uterine Bleeding
Uterine Fibroid Embolization Counseling
Uterine Fibroids (Leiomyomas)
Uterine Myoma
Uterine Polyps (Endometrial Polyps)
Uterine Prolapse
Uterine Surgery
Vaginal Atrophy
Vaginal Biopsy
Vaginal Birth After Caesarean Section
Vaginal Bleeding
Vaginal Bleeding After Hysterectomy
Vaginal Delivery
Vaginal Discharge
Vaginal Dryness
Vaginal Hysterectomy
Vaginal Infections
Vaginal Infections (Vaginitis)
Vaginal Intraepithelial Neoplasia
Vaginal Itching
Vaginal Yeast Infection
Vaginismus
Vulvar Abscess
Vulvar Diseases
Vulvar Dysplasia
Vulvitis
Women's Health

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Programs and Centers

Penn Medicine's programs and centers combine doctors from many disciplines to coordinate care from start to finish. Dr. Polite is part of these programs:

Board Certification

Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2007

Education and Training

Medical School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Residency: New York University Medical Center

Primary Location

Penn Ob/Gyn Associates

Suite 371
3701 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Map Call 800-789-7366

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Penn Medicine Hospital Privileges

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.

Overall Ratings

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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

Comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Penn Medicine.

Please contact the practice and/or the member services department of your insurance company for specific details before receiving services. Providers may participate in some, but not all, products offered by a health plan; providers may also accept plans at some practice locations but not others.

Aetna US Healthcare
Centivo Health Plan
Cigna
Cigna HealthSpring
Clover Health Plan
Devon Health Services (Americare)
Gateway Health Plan
Geisinger Health Plan
Global Medical Management
HealthAmerica / HealthAssurance, a Coventry Plan
HealthPartners
HealthPartners Medicare
HealthSmart
Highmark Blue Shield
Homestead Smart Health Plans/Claim Watcher
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
Humana / Choicecare
Imagine Health (AP/Allied Partners)

Independence Blue Cross (Keystone East)
Intergroup
Keystone First
Keystone First Medicare
Multiplan
NJ Qualcare
Oscar Health Plan of PA
Oxford Health Plan
PA Health and Wellness (Centene) Medicare
PA Medicaid
PA Medicare
Provider Partners Health Plan
Rail Road Medicare / Palmetto GBA
Tricare
United Healthcare
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
US Family Health Plan
Veterans Choice Program

Selected Publications

Marina Franklin: "Health, Pandemic Fatigue, and Vaccine Misinformation" Friends Like Us : 2021.

David Shifrin: "Operations and Emotions: A Case Study from Penn Medicine’s Employee Engagement for the COVID-19 Vaccines" Jarrard Phillips Cate & Hancock Inc. : 2021.

Stephanie Creary, Aline Gatignon, Dr. Florencia Greer Polite: "Creating Equity in COVID-19 Testing and Vaccine Distribution" Knowledge@Wharton Podcast : 2021.

Hosted by Dr. Fei Cai; Presenting Dr. Florencia Greer Polite: "Reasons for Having a Caesarean Section" Labor & Birth Podcast : 2021.

Speaker, Florencia Greer Polite, MD: "Facts vs. Fiction About COVID-19 Vaccines in the Black Community" JOY Collective / Ad Council Black Media Panel : 2021.

WPVI 6ABC Action News: "University of Pennsylvania doctor brings transparency to COVID vaccine for Black community" msn.com : 2021.

Maleka Fruean: "Info Hub Radio Hour Feb. 11, 2021" Germantown Info Hub : 2021.

Florencia Greer Polite and Eugenia C. South: "Op-Ed: Vaccine hesitancy is common among Black healthcare workers. We’re trying to resolve it" Los Angeles Times : 2021.

Marina Franklin: "Effective Vaccine Conversations" FriendsLikeUs Podcast : 2021.

WURD Radio interview: "Wake Up with WURD 1.27.21 - Dr. Florencia Greer Polite" soundcloud.com : 2021.

Academic Contact Information

Penn Ob/Gyn Associates
3701 Market Street, 3rd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 610-902-4989
Patient appointments: 800-789-7366

American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG), National
Association of Professors of Gynecology & Obstetrics, National
Interviewer, Harvard College Undergraduate Admissions Office, Local
National Board of Medical Examiners, National
National Medical Association, National