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John David Polousky, MD $$
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon
Service Chief at Children's Health
Dr. John Polousky is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who is certified in the subspecialty of sports medicine. He is fellowship-trained in pediatric orthopedics and has completed further post-residency training in orthopedic sports medicine.
Dr. Polousky earned his medical degree from the University of Southern California and completed a residency in orthopedic surgery at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation. He then completed a pediatric orthopedic surgery fellowship at The Children's Hospital Colorado, a pediatric orthopedic surgery mini-fellowship in limb deformity surgery at the International Center for Limb Lengthening at Baltimore's Sinai Hospital and additional training in orthopedic sports medicine at the University of Colorado.
Dr. Polousky is a former Division I collegiate athlete. He was a four-year letter winner, two-time academic all-conference and honorable mention all-conference center at Colorado State University.
Dr. Polousky is actively involved in research. He has published numerous articles and book chapters on topics in pediatric orthopedics and sports medicine. He currently serves on the Executive Committee of the Osteochondritis Dissecans Study Group of North America and is the chairman of the Membership Committee of that organization.
Keck School of Medicine at USC (2000)
Cleveland Clinic Foundation (2005), Orthopaedic Surgery
University of Colorado (2007), Sports Medicine
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore (2006), Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
The Children's Hospital (2006), Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery(Orthopaedic Sports Medic,
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Acetabular Labral Hip Tear
Ankle Instability and Sprains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury
Articular Cartilage Injury
Benign Bone Tumors and Cysts
Bone Joint and Muscle Infections in Children
Elbow Instability
Growth Plate Injuries
Hip Dysplasia in Teens and Young Adults
Kneecap Instability and Dislocation
Limb Disorders
Shoulder Instability and Dislocation
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE)
Strains and Sprains
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Treatments and Services
Pediatric Periacetabular Osteotomy (PAO)
Cartilage Center
Fracture Care Program
Musculoskeletal Infection Program
Pediatric Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Plano
American Journal of Sports Medicine Reviewer
American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine
International Cartilage Repair Society
Legacy Trail Surgery Center – Medical Director
Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America
Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine Society - Treasurer
Research in OsteoChondritis of the Knee – President
Team Physician for Prosper High School
Western Orthopedic Association
Where I Provide Care
Children's Health℠ Andrews Institute Orthopedic Walk-in Clinic
7211 Preston Road Suite 1200 Plano, Texas 75024 469-303-3000
Fax number 469-303-4520
Children's Health℠ Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
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Polousky
3 - Children's Health Specialist
Physician Practicing at Children's Health