Dr. Richard E Polly MD
Orthopedist
909 Sw Mulvane St Topeka KS, 66606About
Dr. Richard Polly is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Topeka, KS. Dr. Polly specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Polly tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1968
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1968
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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