Neurology

Gary Polykoff, MD

Physician

Waltham, MA

Dr. Gary Polykoff is a pain medicine and physical medicine & rehabilitation specialist at Massachusetts General Hospital. He specializes in chronic pain management, including chronic spine pain, neuropathic pain, and myofascial pain, with a focus on rehabilitation approaches to chronic pain treatment and musculoskeletal evaluation. Dr. Polykoff is actively involved in educating pain medicine fellows at MGH.

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Pain Medicine (American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (American Board of Pain Medicine)

Education & Training

MD, St. Petersburg State Medical Academy
Fellowship, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital

Years in Practice

40+ years

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2012-2026 (15 years)

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Movement Disorders

Conditions & Treatments

Chronic Pain ManagementNeuropathic PainMyofascial PainMusculoskeletal EvaluationRehabilitation MedicineDegenerative Spine Conditions

Insurance(s) Accepted

90 Degree BenefitsASR Health Benefits

AetnaAllegiance Health PlansAspirus Health Plan

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Massachusetts General Hospital

Languages

English, Russian

Conditions Dr. Polykoff treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Polykoff accept 90 Degree Benefits insurance?

Gary Polykoff's public profile lists 90 Degree Benefits, ASR Health Benefits, and Aetna plus 48 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Polykoff practice?

Gary Polykoff practices in Waltham, MA with hospital affiliations including Massachusetts General Hospital.

What does Dr. Polykoff specialize in?

Gary Polykoff is a board-certified neurology specialist with focus areas in Movement Disorders.

How long has Dr. Polykoff been practicing?

Gary Polykoff has 44+ years of clinical experience in neurology.

What is Dr. Polykoff's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: MD, St. Petersburg State Medical Academy; Fellowship, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital.