
Adolph S. Flemister, M.D.
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Adolph S. Flemister, M.D.
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4901 Lac De Ville Boulevard
Rochester, NY 14618
1672 Empire Boulevard, Building 100
Webster, NY 14580
About Me
I offer both operative and non-operative care. My goal is to create an individualized treatment plan that will allow patients to maximize their functional outcome. I am currently the Chief of our Foot and Ankle division at the University of Rochester. I have been practicing orthopedics for more than 25 years and have been working at the University of Rochester since 2002.
Certified Specialties
Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Faculty Appointments
Professor - Department of Orthopaedics (SMD)
Credentials
Residency & Fellowship
Fellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery, Foot and Ankle Surgery, Florida Orthopaedic Institute Surgery Center-Citrus Park (USA). 1996 - 1997
Residency, University Hospital-SUNY Health Science Center. 1992 - 1996
Internship, University Hospital-SUNY Health Science Center. 1991 - 1992
Education
MD | Howard University College of Medicine. 1991
Awards
Duthie-Evarts Resident Education Award. 2012
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Achievement Award. 2012
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Achievement Award. 2010
Duthie-Evarts Resident Education Award. 2006
Dr. Charles H. Epps, Jr. Surgical Prize in Orthopaedic Surgery. 1991
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. 1990
Outstanding Scholar Awards in Pathology, Epidemiology, Patient Care, Anatomy, Microbiology, Pharmacology, OB-GYN, Peds, & Psych. 1988 - 1991
Research
Publications
Journal Articles
Haws BE, Karnyski S, DiStefano DA, Soin SP, Flemister AS, Ketz JP
Foot & ankle orthopaedics.. 2023 July 8 (3):24730114231200485. Epub 09/28/2023.
MacDonald A, Anderson M, Soin S, Brodell JD, Flemister AS, Ketz JP
Foot & ankle international.. 2021 August 42 (8):1068-1073. Epub 06/13/2021.
Bah I, Fernandes NRJ, Chimenti RL, Ketz J, Flemister AS, Buckley MR
Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials.. 2020 August 19112 :104031. Epub 08/19/2020.
Miniaci-Coxhead SL, Weisenthal B, Ketz JP, Flemister AS
Foot & ankle international.. 2017 May 38 (5):519-525. Epub 01/31/2017.
Arthroscopic Ankle Arthrodesis.
Behrend C, Baumhauer J, Flemister A.
Tech. Foot Ankle Surg. 2012; 11(2): 91-95.
Prospective, Randomized, Multi-Center Feasibility Trial of rhPDgf-BB Versus Autologous Bone Graft in a Foot and Ankle Fusion Model.
DiGiovanni, C.W.; Baumhauer, J.F.; Lin, S.S.; Berberian, W.S.; Flemister, A.S; Enna, M.E; Evangelista, P.; Newman, J.
Foot Ankle Int. 2011; 32(4): 344-354.
Deep Posterior Compartment Strength and Kinematics in Subjects with Stage II Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction.
Neville C, Flemister AS, Houck JR.
2010; 31(4): 320-328.
Midfoot Arthritis.
Patel A, Rao S, Nawoczenski D, Flemister AS, Digiovanni B, Baumhauer JF.
J Am Acad Ortho Surg. 2010; 18(7): 417-425.
Recent updates in the management of plantar fasciitis.
Shippert DW, Digiovanni BF, Baumhauer JF, Flemister AS.
Current Orthopaedic Practice. 2009; 20(2): 130-135.
The Effect of the Airlift PTTD Brace on Foot Kinematics in subjects with Stage II Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction.
Neville C, Flemister A, Houck J.
J Ortho Sports Physical Therapy. 2009; 39(3): 201-9.
Ankle and Foot Kinematics in Subjects with Stage II PTTD during Stance .
Houck J, Neville C, Tome J, Flemister AS.
Foot Ankle Int. 2009; 30(6): 530-539.
Foot kinematics during bilateral heel rise test in participants with stage II posterior tibial tendon dysfunction.
Houck J, Neville C, Tome J, Flemister AS.
J Ortho Sports Phy Ther. 2009; 39(8): 593-603.
Science behind use of orthotic devices to manage posterior tibial tendon dysfunction
Neville, C: Flemister, AS; Houck, JR.
Techniques in Foot and Ankle Surgery (in press). 2008; .
The effect of Stage II posterior tibial tendon dysfunction on deep compartment muscle strength: A new strength test
Houck, J: Nomides, C: Neville, C; Flemister, AS.
Foot & Ankle International. 2008; 37(11): 895-902.
Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy: Surgical Options
Hu CT, Flemister AS.
Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics. 2008; 18(4): 247-253.
Flexor digitorum longus to posterior tibialis transfer with lateral column lengthening for Stage II posterior tibial tendon dysfunction
Flemister, AS; Baumhauer JF; Digiovanni, BF.
Tech Foot Ankle Surg. 2007; 6(1): 22-29.
The relationship among ankle, hindfoot and forefoot position and posterior tibialis muscle excursion
Flemister, AS; Neville, C; Houck, J.
2007; 37(11): 448-455.
Comparison of changes in posterior tibialis muscle length between subjects with posterior tibial tendon dysfunction and healthy controls during walking
Neville, C; Flemister, AS; Tome, J; Houck, J.
Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 2007; 37(11): 661-669.
DiGiovanni BF, Gillespie BT, Flemister AS, Baumhauer JF
Foot & ankle international.. 2006 September 27 (9):728-33. Epub 1900 01 01.
Smith JS, Flemister AS
The American journal of sports medicine.. 2006 January 34 (1):21-3. Epub 09/16/2005.
Comparison of foot kinematics between subjects with posterior tibial tendon dysfunction and healthy controls
Tome, JM; Flemister, Nawoczenski, D; Houck, J.
Journal of Orthopaedics and Sports Physical Therapy. 2006; 36(9): 635-644.
Roehrig GJ, Baumhauer J, DiGiovanni BF, Flemister AS
Foot and ankle clinics.. 2005 December 10 (4):699-712, ix. Epub 1900 01 01.
Baumhauer JF, Nawoczenski DA, DiGiovanni BF, Flemister AS
Clinics in sports medicine.. 2004 January 23 (1):21-34. Epub 1900 01 01.
Geel CW, Flemister AS
The Journal of trauma.. 2001 June 50 (6):1083-9. Epub 1900 01 01.
Flemister AS, Infante AF, Sanders RW, Walling AK
Foot & ankle international.. 2000 May 21 (5):392-9. Epub 1900 01 01.
Foot and Ankle Infections
Stephens, H; Flemister, A.
Foot and Ankle Clinics. 1998; (1): 115-128.
Distraction Arthroplasty
Morse, KR; Flemister, AS; Baumhauer JF; DiGiovanni, BF.
Foot Ankle Clin. 12(1): 29-39.
Total and Distributed Plantar Loading in Subjects with Stage II Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction during Terminal Stance.
Neville C, Flemister A, Houck J.
Books
Operative Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery (2010)
Chapter: Angular Deformity of the Lesser Toes
Authors: Flemister AS, Giordano BD
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 2010
Orthopaedic Knowledge Update 4: Foot and Ankle (2009)
Chapter: Hindfoot Osteoarthritis and Fusion
Authors: Flemister AS
Publisher: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2009
Core Knowledge in Orthopaedics:Trauma (2008)
Chapter: Midfoot and Forefoot Fractures
Authors: Flemister, AS
Publisher: Mosby Elsevier 2008
Advanced reconstruction foot and ankle (2004)
Chapter: Calcaneal fracture - primary arthrodesis
Authors: Flemister, AS
Publisher: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2004
Foot and Ankle Manual 2nd edition (1998)
Chapter: Overuse tendon disorders of the foot and ankle
Authors: Stephens, H; Flemister, AS
Publisher: W.B. Saunders Co. 1998
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