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Dr. Kenneth Polivy, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 73
Dr. Kenneth Polivy, MD
2.8 (35 Ratings)
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Dr. Kenneth Polivy, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Wellesley, MA.
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Dr. Kenneth Polivy, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 73
Wellesley, MA
Accepting new patients
47 years of experience
Dr. Kenneth Polivy, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Wellesley, MA.

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Dr. Polivy graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1978 and completed a residency at Tufts New England Medical Center. Dr. Kenneth Polivy, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Wellesley, MA and has 47 years experience. Dr. Polivy currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Newton-Wellesley Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Dr. Polivy has experience treating conditions like Back Pain, Sciatica and Joint Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Polivy received an average rating of 2.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 35 times. Dr. Polivy's office accepts new patients. Dr. Polivy is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Back Pain
Sciatica
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Joint Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Radiculopathy
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Degenerative Disc Disease
Hip Tendinitis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Pelvic Fracture
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Arthrocentesis
Spinal Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Baker’s Cyst
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Difficulty With Walking
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Hip Sprain
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Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteopenia
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Torticollis
Epidural Injection
Facet Blocks
Joint Drainage
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Pain Management
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Rebound Physical Therapy LLC
    54 Washington St, Wellesley, MA 02481
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 964-0024
  2. 2 Massgeneral for Children at Newton-Wellesley Hospital
    2000 Washington St, Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 964-0024

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2.8
Based on 35 Reviews
5 Stars (15)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (18)

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Feb 08, 2024
He’s a wonderful doctor. I had a great experience!
Mary Kuchinsky — Feb 08, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Tufts University School of Medicine
    1978
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Hartford Hospital
    1979
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Tufts New England Medical Center
    1984
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Harvard Orth Prog
    1984
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kenneth Polivy, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Polivy's profile.

Dr. Polivy frequently treats the following conditions: Back Pain, Sciatica and Joint Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Kenneth Polivy, MD is affiliated with Newton-Wellesley Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Kenneth Polivy, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Newton-Wellesley Hospital

    2014 Washington St, Newton, MA

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

    75 Francis St, Boston, MA