Dr. Leung Named Assistant Chief of Hand Surgery
Nicky Leung, M.D. has been named assistant chief of the division of hand surgery within the department of orthopedic surgery at Newton-Wellesley Hospital.
Kenneth Polivy, M.D. Boston’s Top Doctors
Kenneth Polivy, M.D. has been named by Castle Connolly as one of the greater Boston area’s best orthopedic surgeons. Nominations for this award are given by other physicians in the community and greater Boston area.
Dr. Polivy Talks About Gronkowski’s Back Injury
Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski will be undergoing surgery to treat a lingering back problem this month. Join Kenneth Polivy, M.D. and WEEI radio’s Chris Price to learn more about this injury.
Evan Schumer, M.D. Boston’s Top Docs
Evan Schumer, M.D. has been voted one of Boston’s top doctors. Dr. Schumer is one of three orthopedic surgeons at Newton-Wellesley Hospital to have been awarded the honor this year. Rankings are determined annually by peer nominations from other physicians.
Dr. Leslie Performs 500th Distal Biceps Tendon Repair
On Tuesday, March 24 Dr. Bruce Leslie performed his 500th distal biceps tendon repair. Distal biceps tendon ruptures are an uncommon but increasingly recognized injury of the elbow. Dr. Leslie and the late Dr. Arthur Thibodeau refined this surgical technique and it was first performed by Dr. Leslie at Tufts Medical Center (at that time the New England Medical Center) in 1986.
