Family medicine physician Dr. David Polzin provides care for all ages—from newborns to grandparents. He is experienced in preventive health, disease management, colonoscopies, minor dermatology, joint injections, medical acupuncture, allergy care, and more.
Dr. Polzin enjoys all aspects of primary care—problem solving, relationship building, and complete healing. He knows people are different, bodies are complex, and there’s not always a simple answer in one visit. Dr. Polzin focuses on getting to know his patients and their health history over time to bring to light what’s really happening. He aims to make people well and keep them well.
As an active duty officer in the U.S. Air Force for just over a decade, Dr. Polzin practiced medicine around the world. Additional training to extend his skills includes specialized training in allergy care that allows him to provide therapies and treatments. Dr. Polzin is also trained in medical acupuncture, which is a treatment being embraced by the military.
Dr. Polzin was commissioned through Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) and earned his bachelor of science degree from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul. He received his graduate degree as a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Minnesota Medical School in Minneapolis and completed his residency at David Grant Medical Center at Travis Air Force Base in California. While he was active duty, Dr. Polzin completed a Faculty Development Fellowship through the University of North Carolina, Department of Family Medicine. It focused on fostering leadership, scholarship, and teaching in medicine.
Concluding active duty at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida and moving back to Minnesota is really about “coming home.” Dr. Polzin was raised in Duluth, and his wife, Heidi (Schlueter), grew up in Glenwood. They look forward to having a permanent home for their children, being close to family, and developing long-lasting relationships. He will continue serving his country as a member of the 133rd Air National Guard in Minneapolis-St. Paul. In his spare time, Dr. Polzin enjoys running, biking, and any activity that involves being on the lake, such as fishing, boating, and skiing.
He was attracted to the “Heartfelt Care” model at Glacial Ridge Health System, as he believes it is all about service to the patients, and this allows him, as a doctor, to put the patient first. He joined the GRHS medical team in July 2019.
