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Gregory G. Polkowski MD, MSCR

Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, and Division Chief, Adult Reconstruction
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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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Dr Polkowski is the best
April 14, 2026
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Dr. Polkowski is outstanding. No only was my surgery completely successful -- allowing me to walk again after years of limping -- but also he answered patiently all my questions and concerned. All in all an enthusiastic A+ grade
April 3, 2026
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We went over pre op preparation, surgical plans, and post op plans and expectations
March 24, 2026
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The Healthcare provider offered very good suggestions as far as my aftercare is concerned, and was in agreement to my suggestions.
March 6, 2026
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Excellent
February 17, 2026
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Dr. Polkowski is excellent! Very easy to talk to and explained everything very well!
February 17, 2026
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Excellent eye to eye contact. Made me very comfortable discussing my issues
February 10, 2026
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Dr Polkowski is great!
February 10, 2026
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Dr. Polkowski addressed all of my questions carefully and emphatically.
January 14, 2026
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