University of Rochester Spine Center
 
Our Providers
Clifford R. Everett, M.D.
Donna Ferrero, M.D.
Robert Molinari, M.D.
John A. Orsini, M.D.

Rajeev Patel, M.D.

Glenn Rechtine II, M.D.
Paul Rubery, M.D.
David Speach, M.D.

Nathaniel Sutain, M.D.
Other Healthcare Providers

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Dr. Robert Molinari
Complex Spinal Surgery, Scoliosis and Spinal Deformities

Dr. Molinari is the Director of the University of Rochester Spinal Surgery Fellowship Program and an Associate Professor at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. Dr. Molinari, a board-certified and fellowship trained orthopaedic spinal surgeon, came to Rochester from Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington, where he was as the Director of Spinal Surgery and Orthopaedic Research.  He completed the prestigious Washington University Spinal Surgery Fellowship in St. Louis and is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and the Mount Sinai School of Medicine.  He served as the United States Armed Forces regional expert for the treatment of complex spinal disorders while fulfilling his military obligation.

Dr Molinari is internationally recognized as an expert in the field of complex spinal surgery.  His contributions to the peer-reviewed spinal literature are numerous. He is the author of many book chapters in spinal surgery textbooks as well as many scientific articles in peer-reviewed spine journals. Dr. Molinari has also received commendations for his outstanding patient care. His team, which includes, William Gruhn, PA takes great pride in providing quality spinal care to patients.

Dr. Molinari specializes in the surgical care of complex spinal disorders. His areas of special interest include: complex spinal surgery; complex spinal deformity; disorders of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine; spinal trauma and tumors; revision spinal surgery; and herniated disk and spinal stenosis surgery.

SubSpecialty:
Complex Spinal Surgery Spinal Deformities, and Revision Spinal Surgery

Faculty Rank:
Associate Professor of Orthopaedics

Medical School:
The Mount Sinai School of Medicine, MD 1988

Residency:
Orthopaedic Surgery, The Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, 1989-1993

Fellowship:
Pediatric and Adult Spinal Surgery, Washington University, St. Louis, 1997-1998

Certifications:
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, initial certification 1995, recertification 2005

Professional Organizations:
Scoliosis Research Society, North American Spine Society, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, AO International Spine Faculty

Special Interests:
Complex Spinal Surgery; Scoliosis and Spinal Deformity; Disorders of the Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Spine; Spinal Trauma and Tumors; Revision Spinal Surgery; and Herniated Disk and Spinal Stenosis Surgery

Contact Information

Office Address  
4901 Lac De Ville Blvd
Building D
Rochester, NY 14618

Phone Numbers: Administrative Assistant: 
(585) 275-1733

Appointments: 
(585) 275-BACK

Business Office: 
(585) 275-2936

After Hours: 
(585) 275-BACK

Fax:
(585) 756-4726

 

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