Luke Polenz, MD is a new resident physician with the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology.
Why did you choose the medical field?
Growing up, I liked science, I loved helping people, and I had many positive experiences around physicians growing up and a supportive family that encouraged me along the way.
What made you choose anesthesiology?
I appreciate the procedural work, the opportunity to solve problems fast and the culture and teamwork that I experienced during my anesthesia rotations.
List three accomplishments you are proud of:
- Staying close to family and friends by matching at UNMC.
- I married my high school sweetheart.
- I recently read the entire Harry Potter series in under a month.
Three things about you that others may not know:
- I grew up outside of town, so I am a little bit of a country boy at heart and enjoy most pastimes that involve the outdoors.
- Despite varied recent success, I am a big Nebraska Cornhusker sports fan. GBR!
- My wife, Raelyn, is a dietitian at Nebraska Medicine who works in the pediatrics unit and with the intestinal rehab program.