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.
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. 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.
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.
Evan Schumer, M.D. has been nominated to Boston Magazine’s list of 2015 Best Doctors. This is the second consecutive year that Dr. Schumer has earned this distinction.
