Glenn R. Rechtine, II., M.D.
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Contact
University of Rochester
School of Medicine and Dentistry
601 Elmwood Ave, Box 665
Rochester, New York 14642
Administrative: 585 275-8780
Appointment: 585 275-2225
Fax: 585 756-4726
Dr. Rechtine has over 25 years of experience specializing in all aspects of spine care from outpatient surgery to complex spine reconstructions. Dr. Rechtine is careful to explore non-surgical care before suggesting surgical solutions. He has a national reputation for spine trauma, spinal cord injury, and degenerative conditions involving the cervical and lumbar spine.
Dr. Rechtine earned his medical degree from the University of South Florida and served as an Orthopaedic Resident at the Naval Regional Medical Center and a Spine Surgery Fellow at Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Rechtine has been active with spine research throughout his career and has published nearly 90 medical journal articles and book chapters. He is a member of all the major national and international spine societies and has held leadership positions in several. He is certified as an orthopaedic surgeon by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and a Professor in URMC's Department of Orthopaedics.
Specialty
Spine
Current Appointments
- Professor - Department of Orthopaedics (SMD)
| Board Certifications | |
|---|---|
| Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery | 1982 - Present |
| Education | ||
|---|---|---|
| MD Medicine | University of South Florida College of Medicine | 1975 |
| BA Arts & Sciences | University of South Florida | 1973 |
| Post-Doctoral Training & Residency | |
|---|---|
| Fellow, Spine Surgery. Director: Henry H. Bohlman, MD, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH | 1980 - 1981 |
| Resident, Orthopaedic Surgery. Naval Regional Medical Center, Portsmouth, VA | 1977 - 1980 |
| Intern, Naval Regional Medical Center, San Diego, CA | 1975 - 1976 |
| Awards and Honors | |
|---|---|
| Best Doctors in America for Spinal Surgery | 2009 |
| Reviewer of the Year, The Spine Journal | 2006 |
| Outstanding Clinical Professor, University of South Florida Department of Orthopaedic Surgery | 1987 |
