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Gregory G. Polkowski MD, MSCR

Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
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  • 353 ratings
  • 50 comments
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About Gregory G. Polkowski

Areas of Expertise

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    Adult Orthopaedics
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    Joint Replacement
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    Orthopaedic Surgery
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    Orthopaedics

Locations (3)

Vanderbilt Orthopaedics
1215 21st Avenue South, Suites 3200 and 4200
Nashville, TN 37232
Vanderbilt Orthopaedics Belle Meade
Vanderbilt Health Belle Meade
6002 Highway 100
Nashville, TN 37205

Languages

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    English

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

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
After having a total knee replacement the provider did not check progress in range of motion or ambulation.
March 17, 2022
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Dr.polkowski is unbeatable in all areas of patient care. I am so thankful to have him as my care giver
Februray 24, 2022
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Dr Polkowski is so outgoing, concerned, and helpful! He's great!
Februray 17, 2022
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Provided information I sought
Februray 17, 2022
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Good experience
Februray 17, 2022
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I suffered for over 2 months in pain with no diagnosis from my hometown doctor and specialist. I was diagnosed and given a treatment plan in less than 24 hours. Very impressed by expertise.
Februray 10, 2022
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Good
Februray 10, 2022
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Excellent communication provided by Physician
Februray 8, 2022
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Dr. Polkowski was very attentive, he listened to my issues, explained the hip replacement surgery, options, recovery and answered all of my questions. I felt very relaxed visiting with him. He made the visit very personalized.
January 28, 2022
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