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Dr. Donald Polakoff, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*•Male•Age 71

Orthopedic Surgery*

Dr. Donald Polakoff, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Princeton, NJ and has over 44 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 1979. He is affiliated with medical facilities St. Mary Medical Center and Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Donald Polakoff, MD

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10 Forrestal Rd S Ste 105 Princeton, NJ 08540
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4.6

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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
4 people found this helpful
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Parlin, NJ – Sep 21, 2017
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What went well
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What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
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princeton, nj – Aug 06, 2017
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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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Woodbridge, NJ – Aug 03, 2017
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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
5 people found this helpful
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Beverly Valdata in East Brunswick, NJ – Feb 03, 2017
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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
13 people found this helpful
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Donald F in East Brunswick, NJ – Feb 16, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I endeavor to meet my patients needs through precise evaluation and a thorough discussion of treatment options available to them which are designed to restore an active, pain-free lifestyle. We will consider both surgical and non-surgical alternatives....read more

biography

Donald R. Polakoff, MD is pleased to announce his association with Mercer-Bucks Orthopaedics. Prior to concluding his 35-year surgical career and joining MBO, Dr. Polakoff performed thousands of hip and knee replacements with superlative outcomes...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Hip & Knee Orthopedics

  • Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Brigham & Women's Hospital Harvard Medical School

    Fellowship Hospital, 1985
  • University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1984
  • Parkland Health And Hospital System

    Internship Hospital, 1980
  • Parkland Memorial Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1980
  • Weill Cornell Medical College

    Medical School, 1979
  • Cornell University

    Undergraduate School, 1975
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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  • International Congress for Joint Reconstruction, Member

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Locations

Practice

Premier Brain and Spine LLC10 Forrestal Rd S Ste 105 Princeton, NJ 08540
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 7:00am - 7:00pm
    • Tue: 7:00am - 7:00pm
    • Wed: 7:00am - 7:00pm
    • Thu: 7:00am - 7:00pm
    • Fri: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: 8:00am - 12:00pm
    • Sun: closed
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    • Tue: 8:00am - 4:15pm
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Practice

Premier Brain and Spine LLC2A Princess Rd Ste 200 Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center

    5 Plainsboro Rd
    Plainsboro, NJ 08536
    Recipient of 21
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Awardâ„¢ (2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Outstanding Patient Experience Awardâ„¢ (2023, 2022)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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  • St. Mary Medical Center

    1201 Langhorne Newtown Rd
    Langhorne, PA 19047
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    Joint Replacement Excellence Awardâ„¢ (2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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