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Gregory G. Polkowski MD, MSCR

Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, and Division Chief, Adult Reconstruction
Insurance Plans Accepted

About Gregory G. Polkowski

Areas of Expertise

  • Adult Orthopaedics
  • Joint Replacement
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Orthopaedics

Conditions and Treatments

Services

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 2004
  • Residency - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2009
  • Chief Residency - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2009
  • Fellowship - Washington University Medical Center, 2010
  • Master of Science in Clinical Research - University of Connecticut, 2012

Board Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2012

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Patient Comments

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I asked for more PT and Dr. Poldowski wrote up the order immediately and it was ready for me when I checked out.
May 13, 2026
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Dr. Polkowski explained my issue with clarity and what my choices were. Excellent work.
May 12, 2026
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Dr made me feel very comfortable and able to ask questions with no pressure of the time he needed to spend to do this.
May 6, 2026
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I felt a bit rushed, though he answered all of my questions. He was polite and to the point.
May 1, 2026
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Very knowledgeable and helpful. I have a pretty complicated history so I appreciated Dr. Polkowski's thoughts and comments.
April 30, 2026
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Great
April 28, 2026
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Very pleased. He was caring, concerned, accommodating and not pressuring.
April 28, 2026
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My doc is the best!
April 23, 2026
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Dr Polkowski is the best
April 14, 2026
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