About
Martin Poliak, MD is a board-certified internist who earned his Doctorate of Medicine from Charles University College of Medicine in Prague in 1984. He completed his internship and first residency in internal medicine at Charles University before pursuing a second residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, finishing in 1996. That dual training, spanning two continents, gives him a broad clinical foundation.
Dr. Poliak holds an appointment as Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, a role he has held since 1997. He also serves as Associate Professor at Weill Cornell Medical College since 2007. Baylor recognized him with the Award for Excellence in Teaching from 1998 through 2002 and named him Outstanding Clinical Faculty Member in 2001. He belongs to the American College of Physicians and the Texas Harris County Medical Society. Patients describe him as conservative, thorough, and genuinely encouraging. One long-term patient credits Dr. Poliak with helping him overcome type 2 diabetes over more than two decades of care.
Education & Training
Medical School
Charles University College of Medicine, Prague, Czechoslovakia - Doctorate of Medicine (1984)
Residency
Residency in Internal Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czechoslovakia (1985-1987); Residency in Internal Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX (1994-1996)
Additional Training
Internship in Internal Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czechoslovakia (1984-1985)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Poliak right for?
Dr. Poliak is a strong fit for adults who want a thorough, relationship-driven internist focused on prevention. Patients managing chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes benefit from his long-term, conservative approach. He works well with patients who value direct physician access outside of office hours. Those who prefer a doctor with deep academic credentials and a personal commitment to each visit will feel at home here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Poliak trained in internal medicine across two continents. He completed his Doctorate of Medicine and an internship and residency at Charles University College of Medicine in Prague. He then completed a second residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, finishing in 1996. That dual training gives him a broad clinical perspective.
Yes. Dr. Poliak holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He has maintained that certification throughout his career in Houston.
Yes. Dr. Poliak serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at both Baylor College of Medicine and Weill Cornell Medical College. Baylor also recognized him with the Award for Excellence in Teaching from 1998 through 2002 and named him Outstanding Clinical Faculty Member in 2001.
Dr. Poliak focuses on internal medicine with an emphasis on chronic disease management and prevention. He has extensive experience treating conditions such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular risk factors. His practice also includes comprehensive screenings and custom wellness planning.
Patients describe Dr. Poliak as conservative, thorough, and genuinely encouraging. He works to anticipate health needs before they become problems. His smaller panel size allows him to spend meaningful time with each patient at every visit.
Yes. Dr. Poliak makes himself available to members by phone after hours and on weekends. That direct access is a core part of his concierge practice model.
Dr. Poliak is a member of the American College of Physicians and the Texas Harris County Medical Society. These affiliations reflect his ongoing engagement with the broader internal medicine community.
Yes. Dr. Poliak coordinates referrals through Medical Centers of Excellence when specialist care is needed. He also helps members navigate travel care coordination for health needs outside of Houston.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026