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Dr. Kenneth Polivy, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 72
Dr. Kenneth Polivy, MD
2.8 (35 Ratings)
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Dr. Kenneth Polivy, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Wellesley, MA.
Dr. Kenneth Polivy, MD
2.8 (35 Ratings)
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Dr. Kenneth Polivy, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 72
Wellesley, MA
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience
Dr. Kenneth Polivy, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Wellesley, MA.

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Dr. Kenneth Polivy, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Wellesley, MA and has 46 years experience. They graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1978 and completed a residency at Tufts New England Medical Center.They currently practice at Newton Wellesley Orthopedics Associates and are affiliated with Newton - Wellesley Hospital and Brigham And Women's Hospital. Dr. Polivy has experience treating conditions like Sciatica, Joint Pain and Back 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. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Polivy is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Sciatica
Joint Pain
Back Pain
Sciatica
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Joint Pain
Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Radiculopathy
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Degenerative Disc Disease
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Miner's Knee
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Pelvic Fracture
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Sacral Fracture
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Arthrocentesis
Spinal Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Baker’s Cyst
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Difficulty With Walking
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Herniated Disc
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Runner's Knee
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
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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  • Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Select
  • Preferred Care PPO
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    Preferred Blue v5 PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Open Access Plus
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    Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Tufts PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Newton Wellesley Orthopedics Associates
    54 Washington St, Wellesley, MA 02481
  2. 2 Newton Wellesley Orthopedic Associates
    40 Washington St Ste 130, Wellesley, MA 02481

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Polivy
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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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • Our practice provides :``Expert Care made easy``

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Kenneth Polivy, MD is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Wellesley, MA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1978. He specializes in Orthopedic Surgery.
Biography
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
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

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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: Sciatica, Joint Pain and Back 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