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Jorge R. Risco, M.D.
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Strong Memorial Hospital
601 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, NY 14642
Clinton Crossings, Building F
2400 South Clinton Avenue
Rochester, NY 14618
About Me
Languages
English, Spanish
Faculty Appointments
Assistant Professor - Department of Neurology, Stroke Division (SMD)
Assistant Professor - Department of Neurosurgery (SMD) - Joint
Credentials
Residency & Fellowship
Fellowship, Vascular Neurology, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2017 - 2018
Residency, Neurology, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2014 - 2017
Internship, Neurology, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2013 - 2014
Fellowship, Research, Hypnos Instituto del Sueno. 2010 - 2011
Education
MD | Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia (Peru). 2010
Publications
Journal Articles
Mattingly TK, Risco JE, Burch JE, Whyte R, Kohli GS, Susa S, Bhalla T, Bender MT
Journal of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases : the official journal of National Stroke Association.. 2022 June 31 (6):106439. Epub 03/18/2022.
Fung C, Maxwell N, Powell S, Benassai M, Chunga N, Corcoran J, Barbosa W, Lopez M, Hanampa B, Llaiqui-Condori M, Delgado-Lazo V, Mendoza K, Astete Y, Flor M, Palacios S, Valdovinos B, Risco J, Camargo I, Jozefowicz R, Lizárraga KJ
Annals of global health.. 2022 88 (1):52. Epub 07/08/2022.
Weiss M, Risco J
Neurology India.. 2020 68 (3):694-695. Epub 1900 01 01.
Risco J, Weiss M
Neurology.. 2017 May 3088 (22):e207-e211. Epub 1900 01 01.
Vizcarra-Escobar D, Mendiola-Yamasato A, Risco-Rocca J, Mariños-Velarde A, Juárez-Belaunde A, Anculle-Arauco V, Rivera-Chira M
Sleep medicine.. 2015 August 16 (8):976-80. Epub 04/16/2015.
Barros N, Risco J, Rodríguez C, Sánchez C, González E, Tanaka Y, Gotuzzo E, White AC, Montes M
Pathogens and global health.. 2013 June 107 (4):202-6. Epub 1900 01 01.
Risco J, Ruiz P, Mariños A, Juarez A, Ramos M, Salmavides F, Vega J, Kruger H, Vizcarra D
Traffic injury prevention.. 2013 14 (2):145-9. Epub 1900 01 01.
Risco J, Maldonado H, Luna L, Osada J, Ruiz P, Juarez A, Vizcarra D
Multiple sclerosis : clinical and laboratory research.. 2011 September 17 (9):1055-9. Epub 05/06/2011.
Books
Handbook of Clinical Neurology (2022)
Chapter: Prognostication in neurology
Authors: Risco J, Kelly A, Holloway R
Publisher: Elsevier 2022
Neuropalliative Care. A Guide to Improving the Lives of Patients and Families Affected by Neurologic Disease. (2019)
Chapter: Improving Medical Decisions
Authors: Risco J, Kelly A
Publisher: Springer 2019
Ratings & Comments
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Patient Comments
Again the doctor answered all questions in language that was understandable and was very thorough in explanations of why I have this issue and recommended treatment and tips to make repeat episodes non existent
Jun 14, 2024
Excellent care
Jun 09, 2024
Very pleasant young doctor.I was quite nervous and he recognized the fact and comforted me quickly by assuring me.
Apr 24, 2024
I am very happy & comfortable with Dr. Risco and the way he takes his time going over my health issues.
Mar 01, 2024
He is very knowledgeable and thorough
Dec 17, 2023