Dr. Michael Polinsky, MD
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.
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12855 N 40 Dr Ste 125 Saint Louis, MO 63141Make an Appointment
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Polinsky
4.5
| 5 Star | 85% | 85% |
| 4 Star | 2% | 2% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 2% | 2% |
| 1 Star | 11% | 11% |
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About Me
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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 moreNeurosurgery
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University Of Michigan / Ann Arbor
Medical School, 1997University Mi
Residency Hospital, 1997
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- 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
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- 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
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- Recipient of 10
hospital awardsPatient 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
View all awardsOutstanding 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 patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
91%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
86%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well8% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 14
hospital awardsSurgical 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
View all awardsOutstanding 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 patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
83%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family18% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 19
hospital awardsPatient 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
View all awardsOutstanding 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 patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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