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Dr. Gary Polykoff, MD

Dr. Gary Polykoff, MD

Pain Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Gary Polykoff, MD is a pain medicine physician in Boston, MA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from FIRST LENINGRAD I P PAVLOV MEDICAL INSTITUTE in 1982. He is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (7 reviews)

Practice

15 Parkman St Boston, MA 02114
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(617) 726-8810

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Polykoff specializes in the areas of Pain Medicine & Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Polykoff's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Polykoff

3.9

7 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 Star
71%
71%
4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
29%
29%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 29, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Zooey – Feb 26, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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dave j – Jan 14, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Oct 19, 2021
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Jun 16, 2019
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About Me

biography

Dr. Gary Polykoff, MD is a pain medicine physician in Boston, MA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from FIRST LENINGRAD I P PAVLOV MEDICAL INSTITUTE in 1982. He is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Pain Medicine

  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • First Leningrad I P Pavlov Medical Institute

    Medical School, 1982
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
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Pain Medicine
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Locations

Practice

Carlos Fernandez-Del Castillo MD15 Parkman St Boston, MA 02114
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Massachusetts General Hospital55 Fruit St Boston, MA 02114
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Mass General Waltham Pharmacy52 Second Ave Waltham, MA 02451
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St
    Boston, MA 02114
    Recipient of 31
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    21% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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