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Dr. Michael Polinsky, MD

Dr. Michael Polinsky, MD

Neurosurgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Polinsky, MD is a neurosurgeon in Saint Louis, MO and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN / ANN ARBOR in 1997. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Missouri Baptist Medical Center and Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 46 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (46 reviews)

Practice

12855 N 40 Dr Ste 125 Saint Louis, MO 63141
Telehealth available

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(314) 806-1770

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Polinsky is affiliated with Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital Creve Coeur, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Polinsky is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
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Dr. Polinsky's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Polinsky

4.5

46 ratings, 21 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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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
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 14, 2024
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Telehealth
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mary F Holtz – Sep 16, 2023
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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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Aug 30, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Dot Guccione – Jun 09, 2023
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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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Colleen Gilmore, RN, ANP-BC, ACHPN – Jun 06, 2023
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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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May 18, 2023
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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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Apr 27, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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D.Shaw – Mar 17, 2023
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Mary Heidbreder – Feb 04, 2023
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Bob – Jul 14, 2022
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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
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Daniel OConnor – Jul 10, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
7 people found this helpful
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Fred V – Oct 23, 2019
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What could be improved
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8 people found this helpful
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Wayne – Aug 29, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
6 people found this helpful
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Kendy in MO – Jun 27, 2019
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What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Apr 23, 2019
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What could be improved
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3 people found this helpful
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Apr 12, 2019
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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
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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M Parson in Ofallon, MO – Nov 29, 2018
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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
5 people found this helpful
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Terry Moon in Palmyra Mo – May 23, 2018
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Debra Rodgers in Park Hills, MO – Mar 16, 2018
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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
12 people found this helpful
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Amy63601 in Park Hills, MO – Jul 31, 2016
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About Me

biography

Michael N. Polinsky, MD, is a board-certified neurosurgeon with Neurosurgery & Neurology. He treats surgical conditions affecting the brain and spine, including disc disease, degenerative spine disease, spinal stenosis, tumors of the brain and...read more

  • Neurosurgery

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  • University Of Michigan / Ann Arbor

    Medical School, 1997

  • University Mi

    Residency Hospital, 1997
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Polinsky is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    St Louis Orthopedic Institute Inc.12855 N 40 Dr Ste 125 Saint Louis, MO 63141
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    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Directions

    Practice

    Office3 Saint Elizabeth Blvd Ste 3900 O Fallon, IL 62269
    2
    Office5301 Veterans Memorial Pkwy Ste 105 Saint Peters, MO 63376
    3
    Neurosurgical Associates of St Louis LLC112 Piper Hill Dr Ste 12 Saint Peters, MO 63376
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    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:30am - 4:00pm
      • Tue: 8:30am - 4:00pm
      • Wed: 8:30am - 4:00pm
      • Thu: 8:30am - 4:00pm
      • Fri: 8:30am - 4:00pm
      • Sat: closed
      • Sun: closed
    • Directions

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital

      12634 Olive Blvd
      Creve Coeur, MO 63141
      Recipient of 10
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      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

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

      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

      View all awards

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

      91%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      86%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      8% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • St. Luke's Hospital

      232 S Woods Mill Rd
      Chesterfield, MO 63017
      Recipient of 14
      hospital awards

      Surgical Care Excellence 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

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

      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

      View all awards

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

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% higher than the national average

      83%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      18% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Missouri Baptist Medical Center

      3015 N Ballas Rd
      Saint Louis, MO 63131
      Recipient of 19
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      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

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

      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

      View all awards

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

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% higher than the national average

      80%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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