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Robert Molinari, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Rochester, NY

Robert W Molinari MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma


Professor, Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery, University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry

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  • 601 Elmwood Ave# 665Rochester, NY 14642

  • Phone+1 585-275-1733

  • Fax+1 585-756-4726

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Summary

  • Dr. Robert Molinari is an orthopaedic spine surgeon based in Rochester, NY. He is among the most experienced spinal trauma surgeons in the world. Dr Molinari has published over 90 peer-reviewed manuscripts and 8 textbook chapters. He is a reviewer for multiple spine journals. He is also serves as an expert for the NY State OPMC Board. Dr M completed his medical education at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, followed by a residency in orthopaedic surgery ,and then, a fellowship in spine surgery at Washington University in St Louis. Dr. Molinari is experienced in treating many complex spinal conditions including traumatic unstable cervical spine injuries, all degenerative spinal conditions, and all spinal fractures including those with spinal cord injuries. He has contributed to many publications in reputable journals, focusing on topics like atypical cervical fractures and outcomes of lumbar spine surgeries. He received CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification from Epic Systems in 2012.

Education & Training

  • Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
    Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumFellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine, 1997 - 1998
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1989 - 1993
  • National Capital Consortium
    National Capital ConsortiumInternship, Transitional Year, 1988 - 1989
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiClass of 1988
  • United States Military Academy
    United States Military AcademyBS, Basic Sciences , Distinguished Cadet, 1980 - 1984

Certifications & Licensure

  • NH State Medical License
    NH State Medical License 2003 - Present
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1989 - 2026
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

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    Retrotope Announces Publication of Preclinical Research Showing Cognitive Improvements in a Huntington's Disease Model Using Deuterated Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid (D-PUFA) Drug CandidateJuly 9th, 2018
  • US FDA Allows Trial to Proceed for Retrotope’s RT001 in the Treatment of Progressive SupraNuclear Palsy (PSP)
    US FDA Allows Trial to Proceed for Retrotope’s RT001 in the Treatment of Progressive SupraNuclear Palsy (PSP)April 29th, 2020

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