Kenneth D. Polivy, MD
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Hospitals
Primary Hospital: Newton-Wellesley Hospital
About
Dr. Polivy completed orthopedic training at tufts medical center and a fellowship in spine surgery at the mass general and brigham hospitals. Board certified in orthopedic surgery, he served as a past assistant department chief at newton wellesley hospital. Dr. Polivy, a past president of the massachusetts orthopedic association, was recently honored for his 30 years of teaching at the tufts medical school.
List the treatments and procedures you offer:
Orthopedic consultation for spinal and sports injuries
Non-operative treatments for cervical and lumbar issues
Lumbar epidural steroid injections and blocks for lumbar back pain
Awards or Certifications
Sigma xi honor society - brown university
Phi beta kappa - brown university
Alpha omega alpha honor society - tufts univerity school of medicine
Insurances Accepted
Most all private insurances - see our website
Special expertise
Spinal Surgery, Knee & Shoulder Pain, Spinal Disorders, Musculoskeletal Disorders