Dr. Kenneth Polivy, MD
Dr. Kenneth Polivy, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Newton Lower Falls, MA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1978. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Newton-Wellesley Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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2000 Washington St Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462Make an Appointment
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Polivy
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| 4 Star | 3% | 3% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 3% | 3% |
| 1 Star | 51% | 51% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Polivy to family and friends is 2.8285713 out of 5
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Our practice provides :``Expert Care made easy``Orthopedic Surgery
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Tufts New England Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 1984Harvard Orth Prog
Fellowship Hospital, 1984Hartford Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1979Tufts University School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1978
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Learn more about medical license public record checkAlpha Omega Alpha, 1978
Phi Beta Kappa, 1974
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- Recipient of 31
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% higher than the national average
86%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family21% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 31
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
91%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home7% higher than the national average
84%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well9% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 15
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all awardsJoint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
83%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well7% higher than the national average
Compare with other Orthopedic Surgeons
Compare Dr. Polivy with our nearby Orthopedic Surgeons at Tufts Medical Center.
Make an appointment at Tufts Medical Center today at
(617) 263-8322.
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