
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 ConsortiumFellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine, 1997 - 1998
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1989 - 1993
- National Capital ConsortiumInternship, Transitional Year, 1988 - 1989
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiClass of 1988
- United States Military AcademyBS, Basic Sciences , Distinguished Cadet, 1980 - 1984
Certifications & Licensure
- NH State Medical License 2003 - Present
- NY State Medical License 1989 - 2026
- 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
- Clinical outcomes of elderly patients treated with halo vest immobilization.Phillip T Yang, Haseeb E Goheer, Clarke I Cady-McCrea, Robert W Molinari, Varun Puvanesarajah
Journal of Craniovertebral Junction & Spine. 2025-04-01 - Clinical characteristics and outcomes of patients with concomitant cervical spine trauma and vertebral artery injury: A literature review and retrospective analysis.Alexander Akoto, Phillip T Yang, Trieu Do, Kate Dellonte, Robert W Molinari
Journal of Craniovertebral Junction & Spine. 2025-04-01 - Outcomes of Conservative Versus Surgical Treatment of Dropped Head Syndrome in a Single Institution: A Case Series and Review of the Literature.Serena B Liu, Catherine E Wassef, Addisu Mesfin, Robert Molinari
Cureus. 2025-03-01
Press Mentions
- 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)April 29th, 2020
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