Ariel E Pollock, MD

Radiation Oncologist

Ariel E Pollock, MD, is the newest addition to Inspire Oncology’s team of renowned radiation oncologists. Her philosophy of care is founded on trust. She works to gain patients’ confidence by actively listening to understand their concerns, goals, and motivations.

Dr. Pollock completed her residency at the University of Maryland Medical Center Department of Radiation Oncology, where she earned recognition for her outstanding achievement in clinical research. Her exceptional clinical skills and leadership qualities also led to her becoming chief resident. This honor culminated with her being named 2023 Medical Resident of the Year.

Board Certification: American Board of Radiology-eligible

"I genuinely care about my patients, and I think that the moment a patient meets me, they’re able to see that. I strive to be the best for them.”

Experience and education:

2023-Present: Radiation Oncologist: Inspire Oncology, Naples, FL

2022-2023:

Professional Appointment: Chief Resident, University of Maryland Medical School – Radiation Oncology

2019-2023:

Medical Residency: University of Maryland Medical Center – Radiation Oncology

2018-2019:

Medical Internship: Allegheny Health Network

2013-2018:

Medical School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

2009-2013: Undergraduate: Columbia University, Magna cum laude

Honors and awards:

2023: Medical Resident Article of the Year

2023: Dr. Sally B. Cheston award for excellence in clinical care

2021-2022:

Chief Resident, UM Department of Radiation Oncology

2020: Outstanding Achievement in Clinical Research, UM Department of Radiation Oncology

2018: Distinction in Research, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

2015: Immersion in Cancer Medicine Scholarship, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

2021-2022:

The Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation Scholarship Recipient, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

2012: Order of Omega Greek Leadership Honor Society, Columbia University

Reviews

Ariel Pollock, MD - Inspire Oncology

5.0

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Jack Sullivan

22:12 17 Apr 24

I was very pleased with Dr Pollock and her professionalism. She was very helpful in assisting with my progress.

Frank Szot

22:13 15 Apr 24

william mcgarry

14:12 04 Apr 24

Dr. Pollock took the time to explain diagnosis and treatment plan with great efficiency and compassion.

Carol S

12:59 28 Mar 24

Patricia Johnson

15:40 07 Mar 24

Was pleased at prompt and pleasant attitude of all staff in the practice. Dr. Pollock was very professional, informative and listened to what I had to say as a patient and participant in the process of treatments. Her positive attitude and advocacy for me was also an important factor in my relief that I had chosen Inspire Oncology.

Christy Hendel

17:30 22 Feb 24

To experience younger generations of onocology in radiation therapy is totally awesome to our future cancer treatment 😀

Les Tuchman

15:48 22 Feb 24

Wonderful under the circumstances. Dr Pollock is very focused and was concerned with my well being. I would recommend her to everyone in need of her specialized services.

J MK

23:02 09 Feb 24

Nora Stein

15:10 25 Jan 24

Wonderful experience. Very thorough and professional. Would recommend highly

Bruce Miles

14:07 25 Jan 24

Had a positive experience. The waiting room was kind of small but I enjoyed meeting Dr Pollock. She was sincerely interested in me and my treatment path. I’m optimistic this will be a successful program.

Leo645 Sim

16:24 15 Jan 24

I had a very reassuring and warm experience. Doctor was very personable and pleasant. I am confident in her care.

Helen Nicolaidis

21:49 14 Jan 24

I was so nervous going in but Dr Ariel Pollack put me at ease and thoroughly explained all my options. Highly recommend her!

Leslie Gayner

22:34 11 Jan 24

The staff is very attentive, kind and supportive.

Estela Teresita Delgado

15:35 08 Jan 24

Dr. Pollock was very clear,professional and took all necessary time to explain the procedure.

Efrain Diaz

16:49 15 Dec 23

Dr. Pollock was very professional, thorough, kind and reassuring. She made me feel at ease and very comfortable. She is very good at explaining procedures and answering questions. Efrain Diaz Rivera

Gail Collins

13:55 12 Oct 23

The entire staff is kind, courteous and professional. Dr. Pollock is very pleasant and explains everything in detail. You will leave the office with all questions answered and feeling you are in the best of care.

Dave Orth

00:23 16 Apr 24

My wife required radiation treatments following her chemo. She had a bad outcome from the chemo and we felt like we didn't have good direction or understanding of why she had such an adverse reaction to the chemo, but moved forward to get the radiation treatments as prescribed.We met Dr. Nakfoor and I was immediately struck by how sincerely concerned he was as we discussed my wife's experiences and our uncertainty surrounding the issues she had resulting from the chemo.Dr. Nakfoor was on the Internet researching as we talked and offered to reach out to an associate that is an expert in the area of cancer she had. I believe that he was sincerely concerned and went above and beyond his responsibility as a radiation oncologist to help us understand and to guide us going forward.With another unexpected setback that was unrelated to the radiation treatments, he again expressed his concerns and proactively worked to be certain that she was receiving the best possible care and medication to help her recover.Naples is fortunate to have Dr. Nakfoor here and I would highly recommend him to anyone needing radiation treatments. THANK YOU, Dr. Nakfoor!!

Lisa Geardino

01:33 09 Feb 24

No one ever thinks they are going to have to have radiation but I am so thankful I was recommended to Dr Nakfoor. He and his staff were very calming and caring about my situation. They took the time to go through all the details of my results and how they were going to attack the situation. I start in a couple of weeks.

Bill Juffre

11:23 08 Feb 24

lori malone

04:28 08 Feb 24

Ralph Galietti

23:59 07 Feb 24

Inspire employees are caring and make you feel comfortable during the procedure.

G H

22:47 07 Feb 24

I met with Dr. Pollock. She was absolutely wonderful, thoughtful, caring, & kind. She helped sort through the options and even though it ended up I did not need Radiation, the time she took to help me think it through was so healing! She is attentive to every detail and extremely knowledgeable. I wish she would be available to be a primary care physician in the Naples area because she’s so wonderful. What a wonderful, blessing she is to this community!

John Jones

18:52 07 Feb 24

Don Schaffer

02:09 05 Feb 24

I was able to consult with Dr Nakfoor the day after I was referred to him by my oncologist. He and his team were very responsive and thorough. Dr Nakfoor promised he would further consult immediately with other doctors regarding my treatment and that he would give me an answer the next day. He did just that. Impressive.

Theresa Leahy

01:27 05 Feb 24

Everyone was more than happy to answer question or give you a helping hand.

Tim ODonnell

00:54 05 Feb 24

Everyone was very nice & professional.

Elton Watkins

15:12 01 Feb 24

The service we received was good and most appointments were on time. Beware of their billing practices. Unlike most providers in the Naples area Inspire had an exemption whereby they could bill us for a portion of the amounts unpaid by my PPO. My wife had 5 treatments for which the bill was around $33,000.00. The PPO paid approximately $27.000 and Inspire is seeking around $1,700.00 from her. This was never explained to us prior to treatment and did not give us a chance to seek other providers which may not have this policy.

Brad Cornell

20:15 02 Nov 23

This is a high-volume office and treatment center, which is a comment in itself, but I and the other patients were treated with respect and care.

Don Jones

17:47 20 Oct 23

Diagnosed with HPV related P16 positive cancer at the base of my tongue December 2022, I was left with choosing treatment options. When I met Dr. Tim Kerwin and saw the facility, including the happy fellow patients in the waiting room, there was no question. I did my 7 weeks and every day was a pleasure made possible by the wonderful staff. I’ve just had my 6 month PET CT and am free of any signs of recurrence. Thank you Inspire Oncology along with my whole team.

RICHARD GODESKY

19:48 16 Oct 23

Christy and Joan my technicians were excellent in all aspects of my procedure. Dr Kerwin and his assistant were also excellent in answering any questions that we had. Highly recommend everyone at this facility.

Jean Elizabeth Siegel (Jes)

15:35 06 Oct 23

My first experience with any type of radiation. Dr. Nakfoor and his staff were extremely understanding and kind. It could not have been a more positive experience, considering why I needed to be there. I was very grateful for the care that I received there. Unfortunately, they did not have the exercise facility there when I was being treated. I wish they did. I think it would’ve been very beneficial for a My leg. But it wasn’t there then. But every thing that they had for the patients care….well, you couldn’t ask for more. Very grateful. Thank you Inspire. Oncology. 🌷

Bonnie Powers

14:25 05 Oct 23

I was given much information about the procedures and activities surrounding my radiation treatments. The staff was courteous and comforting during a very frightening experience for me. My doctor was thorough in explanations, and he was very personable. What I wasn’t prepared for was what the after effects of radiation might do to me. I wasn’t prepared for was the awful condition my skin developed. It was burned, itchy and broken out beyond belief. I used ice the first night, but when I spoke with the technician the next day, she said absolutely no ice. The recommended creams provided no help. I feel I should have been better prepared for what I experienced in the way of pain. I hardly slept for several nights. I went through several creams before I got relief from a prescription from the radiologist-silvadene.Also, the first weekend when I was hurting so badly, I called the number given to me. No one returned my call.

Chip Hock

03:58 26 Sep 23

Walling in with my cancer condition I felt very welcomed and that feeling grew as my 28 sessions continued. I was always greeted at the front desk with a smile and ready to offer assistance I may need. The technicians working with me each visit made me feel like i was their only patient. And of course, Dr Hanus, was always ready to spend as much time time with me as I may have required - I never felt rushed and received all answers (good or bad) very thoroughly which I appreciated. A very well run organization who treats each patient as an individual - not a number.