GregoryGeraldPolkowskiIIMDMSc

Orthopaedic Surgery • Nashville, TN

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Associate Professor

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Office
3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic
Nashville, TN 37232
Phone+1 615-322-3000

Fax+1 615-875-1079

Summary

Dr. Gregory Polkowski is an orthopedic surgeon in Nashville, TN and is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He received his medical degree from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine and has been in practice 13 years. He specializes in hip & knee reconstructive surgery.

Education & Training

Vanderbilt University Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2005 - 2009
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterInternship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2004 - 2005
University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College of MedicineClass of 2004

Certifications & Licensure

TN State Medical License 2007 - 2026
KY State Medical License 2023 - 2025
AL State Medical License 2023 - 2024
CT State Medical License 2010 - 2014
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

28 citations
One-stage versus two-stage exchange.
Paul M. Lichstein, Thorsten Gehrke, Adolph V. Lombardi, Carlo Luca Romanò, Ian Stockley
Journal of Orthopaedic Research. 2014-01-01
10 citations
Total Joint Arthroplasty in Patients With Achondroplasia: Comparison of 90-Day Adverse Events and 5-Year Implant Survival.
Harold G. Moore, Christopher A. Schneble, Joseph B. Kahan, Gregory G. Polkowski, Lee E. Rubin
Arthroplasty Today. 2021-10-01
10 citations
Is preoperative genicular radiofrequency ablation effective for reducing pain following total knee arthroplasty? A pilot randomized clinical trial.
Puneet Mishra, David A. Edwards, Marc A. Huntoon, Christopher Sobey, Gregory G. Polkowski
Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine. 2021-07-02

Press Mentions

VUMC Launches Enhanced Recovery for Total Joint ReplacementAugust 17th, 2022
Pediatric and Adult Orthopaedic Surgeons Bridge Age Gap on Hip PreservationMay 31st, 2018
AAOS Releases New Clinical Practice Guideline for Osteoarthritis of the HipApril 24th, 2017