Patients suffering from severe joint pain describe successful hip and knee replacement surgery as “game changing”. As a UR Medicine orthopaedic surgeon specializing in adult reconstruction (anterior & posterior total hip replacement, total knee replacement, partial knee replacement, and revision total hip & knee replacement) I was initially drawn to my current profession by the impressive results of joint replacement surgery first encountered during my residency training. Years later, I now consider myself a master total joint craftsman grateful for the opportunity to provide transformative joint replacement surgeries to patients in need, and humbled by my role within a larger healthcare team necessary to achieve consistent life altering total joint outcomes. I personally thank you in advance for your consideration of the UR Medicine total joint replacement program. Our experienced, talented, and compassionate total joint team looks forward to supporting your game changing mission.

Certified Specialties

Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Faculty Appointments

Associate Professor - Department of Orthopaedics (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Utah Health University Orthopaedic Center. 2011 - 2012

Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, Allegheny General Hospital. 2007 - 2011

Internship, Orthopaedic Surgery, Allegheny General Hospital. 2006 - 2007

Education

MD | University at Buffalo. 2006

Research

My research interests are focused upon improving the “value” of total hip and knee replacement surgery, frequently defined by the equation: total joint replacement value = (total joint clinical outcomes + total joint patient care experience)/episode of total joint care costs. “Value” research aimed at improving total joint outcomes and patient satisfaction while decreasing costs serves to benefit the entire healthcare system (patients, surgeons, facilities, and third party payers) and provides me with an opportunity to give back to the profession which has granted me immeasurable rewards.

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

During this visit, did this provider spend enough time with you?

4.8

During this visit, did this provider show respect for what you had to say?

4.9

During this visit did this provider give you easy to understand information about these health questions or concerns?

4.8

During this visit, did this provider listen carefully to you?

4.8

During this visit, did this provider explain things in a way that was easy to understand?

4.8

Patient Comments

He was dismissive [...] I came trying to find out what I had and what I should do [...]

Sep 24, 2024

Researched and explained chart entries

Sep 24, 2024

Dr. Ginnetti is very professional.He answered my question and Informed me that he would see me In 5 years unless I had any problems!

Sep 12, 2024

Dr. Ginnetti offered to do a Left TKA for me at my advanced age. I am grateful for the right TKA which had taken away my pain and allowed me to walk better.

Sep 04, 2024

Dr. Ginnetti doesn't listen and just wants to go out the door as fast as he can

Sep 01, 2024

Everyone who help me was very knowledgeable and helpful and efficient.

Aug 31, 2024

Very good

Aug 30, 2024

Very professional, answered all questions patiently and in lay terms that were easy to understand.

Aug 21, 2024

Excellent care

Aug 16, 2024

Dr Ginnetti is superb, he discussed information, got it for me and reviewed it with me.

Aug 11, 2024

Dr. Ginnetti is fantastic! He is professional, courteous and kind!!!

Aug 10, 2024

The Care Provider was very helpful and listened well, and explained what I could do to be relieved of discomfort and I love the concern that the Provider had for me.I am very grateful to the whole Care Team

Aug 08, 2024

Dr needs to work on his bed side manner

Aug 05, 2024

The best

Jul 28, 2024

I have recommended this Dr to numerous people

Jul 20, 2024

All good

Jul 20, 2024

5.0

I'm very pleased with his care. His team is exceptional.

Jun 28, 2024

3.0

Great surgeon but I felt like my concerns did not matter. I felt like I have no say at all in my treatment

Jun 16, 2024

5.0

Good

May 16, 2024

3.0

Doctor very rushed I believe to being behind - he looked at xray ( 5yr followup)-I asked a ? About antibiotics after hip/knee replacement - side tracked him and he was about to leave-asked him how hip was looking and he came back in for about 1 minute to evaluate.

May 05, 2024

5.0

They do everything very professionally

Apr 22, 2024

4.6

Dr Ginnetti did my knee replacement and did an excellent job. I have recommended at least 6 or 7 People to see him for same surgery. He IS an excellent surgeon but his bedside manner could be improved. I know he is busy but he tends to hurry through things..I am in great shape for a person my age and still very active and really needed to get to the bottom of an issue that had been plaguing me for almost 6 months. I "guess" I finally have an answer.

Apr 20, 2024

5.0

Very good

Apr 17, 2024

5.0

The options and path forward for me were very clearly discussed.

Mar 30, 2024

3.8

He listened to me, but he didn't fully understand or agree with what I was asking, or talking about....at least that was the feeling I got.

Mar 25, 2024

5.0

Very good experience.

Mar 14, 2024

5.0

[...]. The doctor was very kind and patient with me.

Mar 12, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ginnetti is outstanding. Very thoughtful and care focused.

Feb 02, 2024

5.0

Excellent care!

Jan 31, 2024

4.6

I like Dr. Ginnetti - He did my R knee in 2020 which went well. I had foot surgery this past spring and since [...] the hip on that L side has acted up - I was looking for a more definitive diagnosis and solution other than "arthritis and tendonitis". I suspect fixing my left foot has changed my gait, which has caused tendonitis - I'm doing PT and hoping to eventually cure that - I'm a very active person even at my age (76) and it's been hard to do less for 3 months. His answer of "there's no quick fix" was frustrating but probably accurate. He said I was doing all the right things (PT, yoga, pilates, low impact aerobics) so hopefully this will resolve & and I won't have to have a hip replacement - which he said I wasn't ready for anyway - We shall see. On left foot.

Jan 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ginnetti was well recommended to me.

Jan 06, 2024

5.0

He covered all aspects

Dec 15, 2023

5.0

I had a great experience with Dr. John Ginnetti - I would give him a 5 star. Very good hip doctor. My right hip surgery and recovery did well.

Dec 13, 2023

5.0

Great Dr, surgeon and PA staff.

Nov 10, 2023

5.0

Doctor answered my questions

Nov 09, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ginnetti was excellent

Oct 12, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ginnetti was personable and informative. He addressed all my questions and concerns. He provided the necessary information I needed to make a decision regarding an important surgery.

Oct 07, 2023

1.8

I'm sure Dr Ginnetti is an excellent, well respected doctor but he left me with a less than favorable opinion of him after my appointment with him. I am a 70 year old male. I do not need to be coddled but I do expect to be treated with respect and have the doctor listen to what I have to say. I don't think the doctor listened to a word I said and I felt like I was a piece part in an assembly line process. The doctor made me feel like he was doing me a favor allowing me to visit him. With that being said, he did diagnose me with a different problem that other care providers missed for years. [...] After years of shots and me telling caregivers the shots aren't working did I get to see Dr Ginnetti and he agreed that I do not need a replacement but he did diagnose me with [...] tendinitis and treated me for that. And for that I am grateful.

Oct 05, 2023

5.0

Dr. John Ginnetti is the best!!!

Sep 28, 2023

4.2

Provider only preforms knee replacement and this was the provider I needed for a torn meniscus, but he did treat me and he was nice.

Sep 10, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ginnetti, in my book, is an outstanding provider. He did a hip replacement on me and because of the tremendous outcome I have come back to have a knee replacement. I have recommended Dr. Ginnetti numerous times to friends and family.

Sep 08, 2023

2.6

Confusing and I felt as if I had to make a decision with just a few minutes of discussion-

Sep 08, 2023

3.8

My experience at Highland Hospital Has been superb

Sep 03, 2023

5.0

I am very pleased to have Dr. Ginnetti as my orthopedic surgeon. His skills and knowledgeable dealing with my knee and hip replacements is exceptional. Thank you!

Aug 31, 2023

5.0

My husband and I have both had joint replacements done by Dr Ginnetti. We have both had outstanding results. I credit Dr Ginnetti with a successful result from my knee replacement. Three days after surgery I had an impressive range of movement in my knee. That was due to the surgery, and not physical Therapy.

Aug 28, 2023

5.0

Care providers were very thorough and caring.

Aug 13, 2023

5.0

Dr Ginnetti is very professional, knowledgeable and very kind.

Aug 04, 2023

5.0

Dr. Answered all of my questions was kind professional. I was recommended by my Brother who had a hip replaced by this practice.

Jul 08, 2023

5.0

He was very knowledgeable & kind.

Jun 26, 2023

5.0

I have recommended Dr. Ginnetti many times over the last five years give or take

Jun 24, 2023

5.0

Ihave recommended him tofriends and family and some have used him and are very happy they did.

Jun 14, 2023

5.0

Never did I feel rushed. I had time to express any concerns and ask lots of questions.

May 26, 2023

4.6

Good surgeon - Will have second surgery with him.

May 23, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ginnetti is the best at what he does. I am walking without a cane and feel great about myself again. Thank you Dr. Ginnetti.

May 11, 2023

5.0

Excellent doctor would recommend.

May 02, 2023

4.2

Dr. Ginnetti is my knee surgeon. He replaced my right knee in 2015. I went to see him for my left knee which is now bone on bone. I wouldn't go to anyone else. I have the utmost confidence in him. He is an excellent surgeon.

Apr 23, 2023

5.0

Excellent!

Apr 22, 2023

5.0

I always end up with questions after the appointment has ended. I use MyChart to complete questions I have later. I always received a thorough response very soon following my email.

Apr 22, 2023

1.4

I felt hurried by the provider, and my concern for my limitation due to the injury was dismissed.[...]

Mar 30, 2023

4.2

I shared with him the exercises I was still doing and he made no comment. [...]

Mar 30, 2023

5.0

Great care provider, he's friendly, caring, sufficient and thorough and I trust him very much.

Mar 28, 2023

5.0

Impressed that Dr. Ginnetti himself visited me personally in the hospital, not a resident , which I had experienced previously.

Mar 18, 2023

5.0

Dr Ginnetti is a very caring and competent physician;.

Mar 17, 2023

5.0

Dr Ginnetti is a very caring doctor. You can see it on his face.

Mar 01, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ginnetti is always a pleasure to converse with. I was impressed, initially, by his Youtube presentation, whereby he expressed his philosophy in treating patients.Having served the [...] community for 44 years as a dentist, I quickly recognize an exceptional health professional. And, I have met some that deserve a 'D' or an 'F'. But in my book, Dr. Ginnetti gets straight A's..

Feb 26, 2023

5.0

I always recommend Dr Ginnetti

Feb 03, 2023

5.0

I have recommended him to several friends who are contemplating hip replacement.

Feb 02, 2023

5.0

The care provider answered all of my questions and explained what I needed to do to help my pain and I do have a follow-up in February

Jan 27, 2023

5.0

Excellent communicator and diagnostician.

Jan 23, 2023

5.0

My experience with this provider was excellent & wouldn't trade it for the world.

Jan 06, 2023

3.5

He seemed rushed.

Dec 30, 2022

3.4

Great surgeon. I trust him with the surgery.lnsensitive about pain medication. My pain level is very high and I am suffering constantly but he would not even consider strong enough pain relief. Because they are"addictive". I have had 2 major Surgeries and had no problems with taking opiates for pain. It is very frustrating to be in constant pain because of a legitimate diagnosis and not being able to have hope for relief until AFTER surgery.

Dec 18, 2022

5.0

I give all excellent with last set of questions.

Dec 10, 2022

5.0

My first time meeting with Dr Ginnetti. I believe he's the right doctor for me.

Nov 26, 2022

4.6

Dr Ginnetti is frank and to the point while being personable.

Nov 25, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ginnetti came highly recommended to me, as surgeon, to decide if I needed hip surgery. He confirmed it and set up an appointment for one more test than I already had completed prior to setting date for surgery.

Nov 02, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ginnetti was outstanding in all of these areas. I am looking forward to my surgery.

Nov 02, 2022

2.6

Felt a "disconnect" since he slid in the exam room. No bed side manner. Didn't learn anything from him. [...]

Oct 31, 2022

5.0

Good experience, mentioned concern and he is agreeing to let me go to therapy.

Oct 29, 2022

4.6

I saw the doctor for a short time compared to the nurse practitioner who answered most of my questions ahead of time.

Oct 22, 2022

5.0

I'm very impressed with Dr. Ginnetti and his office staff.

Oct 13, 2022

5.0

I truly believe Dr. G is a skilled & caring provider who has an unmanageable caseload.[...]

Sep 30, 2022

5.0

Very satisfied with Dr. Ginnetti

Sep 18, 2022

4.6

I had an overall positive visit. [...]

Sep 04, 2022

5.0

Surgeon's time with me was limited, but his ancillary staff covered all other questions & instructions well.

Aug 15, 2022

5.0

Start to finish was. Great

Aug 12, 2022

3.5

He was knowledgeable but lacked bedside manner. [...]

Aug 07, 2022

4.6

Dr. Ginnetti was clearly focused on the Xrays of my knees, and asked for additional images of my hips. When these were available, he gave me a clearer understanding of the apparent nature of my condition, and recommended that I arrange to see a neurologist, as my complaints seemed nerve-related, rather than orthopaedic in nature.

Aug 01, 2022

1.0

[...] terrible bedside.

Jun 23, 2022

5.0

Have referred many people.

May 25, 2022

2.6

When Dr. Ginnetti came into the room said "This will be quick" & stood during the whole visit. I felt rushed & forgot to ask some questions because I felt I was keeping him for something else. I have not had that type of experience with him in the past. I was very disappointed & frustrated.

May 23, 2022

5.0

We have had great respect for the Doctor John Ginnetti. And his staff. Awesome people!!!

Apr 26, 2022

5.0

This care provider changed my life and quality of my life and I can't thank him enough, great job!

Apr 26, 2022

3.0

Felt frustrated when I left that I did not quite understand what might happen next to alleviate my pain.

Apr 20, 2022

5.0

Excellent explaining of surgery!

Apr 19, 2022

4.6

The physician's assistant was very thorough, professional & courteous. The provider spent minimal time during the appointment but was professional.

Apr 15, 2022

1.0

Definitely felt provider was too busy, I was upset and got no explanation about was going to happen and provider moved on. [...]

Apr 13, 2022

5.0

Always a good experience

Apr 07, 2022

3.8

Given a steroid shot need to know how often I need another.

Mar 30, 2022

5.0

Dr Ginnetti and urmc staff have changed my life for the better and I can't thank him enough.

Mar 17, 2022

5.0

Very good

Feb 25, 2022

5.0

I have recommended Dr. Ginnetti to several individuals who are currently treating with him.

Feb 25, 2022

5.0

I always recommend Dr. Ginnetti

Feb 24, 2022

5.0

Excellent.

Feb 17, 2022

5.0

Good

Feb 10, 2022

5.0

Since the 1st appt Dr. Ginnetti's office has been in contact Informing me of the next steps and who will be calling me.

Feb 10, 2022