Dr. Stuart Barry Polisner MD
Orthopedist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
160 COMMACK RD COMMACK NY, 11725About
Dr. Stuart Polisner is a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Stony Brook, NY. Dr. Polisner specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system in children. As a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Polisner tends to childrens bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Pediatric orthopaedic surgeons can treat newborns to teenagers. Some conditions Dr. Polisner treats include gait abnormalities like limping, limp and spine deformities, broken bones and bone and joint infections.
Education and Training
Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Syracuse, Coll of Med, Syracuse Ny 1963
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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