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Dr. John Polousky, MD

Pediatric Sports Medicine*
5.0 (11)
Map Pin Small Akron, OH
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Overview of Dr. John Polousky, MD

Dr. John Polousky, MD is a Pediatric Sports Medicine Specialist in Akron, OH. They specialize in Pediatric Sports Medicine, has 24 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. They graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine and is affiliated with Akron Children's Hospital, Akron General Medical Center, Marietta Memorial Hospital, Union Hospital, Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center, Firelands Regional Medical Center and University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. Dr. Polousky, completed a residency at Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Patients rated Dr. Polousky an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Polousky works at Practice in Akron, OH with other offices in Plano, TX and North Canton, OH. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Polousky's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Akron Children's Hospital Path
    1 Perkins Sq, Akron, OH 44308 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (330) 543-3500
  2. 2
    Children's Medical Center Plano
    7601 Preston Rd, Plano, TX 75024 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (469) 303-3000
  3. 3
    Akron Children's Hospital
    6076 Whipple Ave Nw, North Canton, OH 44720 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (330) 543-3500
  4. 4
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    215 W Bowery St Ste 7200, Akron, OH 44308 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (330) 543-3500

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  • Akron Children's Hospital
  • Akron General Medical Center
  • Marietta Memorial Hospital
  • Union Hospital
  • Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center
  • Firelands Regional Medical Center
  • University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

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    Specialties*
    • Pediatric Sports Medicine

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    • 24 years of experience
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    • English
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    • 1639285109
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Colorado
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    Residency
    • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
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    • University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
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    Board Certifications
    • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine
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