Robert W. Molinari, M.D.

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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.

Specialty

Spine

Current Appointments

• Associate Professor - Department of Orthopaedics (SMD)