Contact
Adam Carinci, M.D.
View Contact & SchedulingLocations
Surgery Center at Sawgrass
180 Sawgrass Drive, Suite 210
Rochester, NY 14620
About Me
Dr. Carinci's research has focused on Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and chronic opioid therapy. Dr. Carinci has interventional / surgical expertise in all facets of interventional pain with a particular focus on Spinal cord stimulation, Intradiscal therapies, MILD (Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression), Sacroiliac Joint Fusion, Percutaneous Discectomy, Vertiflex, Spinal Simplicity / Minuteman and vertebroplasty / kyphoplasty.
Dr. Carinci is a consultant to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA).
Prior to his current position, Dr. Carinci was the Director of the Pain Medicine Center at Massachusetts General Hospital and an Instructor at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Carinci trained at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School.
Certified Specialties
Anesthesiology - American Board of Anesthesiology
Pain Medicine, Pain Medicine - American Board of Anesthesiology
Faculty Appointments
Associate Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine - Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine (SMD)
Connect with Adam Carinci, M.D.
Credentials
Residency & Fellowship
Fellowship, Pain Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital. 2009 - 2010
Residency, Anesthesiology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. 2006 - 2009
Internship, Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. 2005 - 2006
Education
MD | Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. 2005
Publications
Journal Articles
Preliminary study of the impact of elevated circulating plasma levels of catecholamines on opioid requirements for acute surgical pain.
Uribe-Rivera, A; Rasubala, L; Machado-Perez, AC; Ren, YF; Malmström, H; Carinci, A.
J Clin Transl Sci. 2021; 5(1): e114.
Abuse-deterrent opioid analgesics: a guide for clinicians
Carinci AJ.
Pain management. 2020; 10(1): 55-62.
Ratings & Comments
At URMC, we believe that patients should be empowered to make the right decisions regarding their personal healthcare. To do so, transparency is critical. URMC partners with Press Ganey, to survey our patients about all aspects of their care experience. We are now putting this pertinent information at your fingertips by displaying star ratings for our providers along with anonymous patient comments on our website. This will help you make better-informed choices about how and with whom you seek care. Click here to learn more about the surveys used to generate this vital information. Learn more about our survey process.
Ratings
Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)
Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care
Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
Patient Comments
Dr. Was extremely accommodating due to my severe, crippling anxiety.
Sep 24, 2025
Felt rushed and intimidated by Doctor. Doctor Carinci seemed impatient [...]
Sep 06, 2025
I couldn't ask for a better team! I'm excited to be under their care!!
Aug 29, 2025
He listens to me every time, and understands my pain.
Aug 25, 2025
I originally started seeing Dr. Thakur and she was the Dr who finally listened about how bad the Top of my Head. She started treating my [...] as normal at back of head. However, my [...] was worse on Top of my head. When she started to decrease her days at practice [...] she recommended I tart seeing Dr. Carinci. Over time Dr. Carinci believed me as well at how bad my [...] was on top of my head. My [...] feels like someone has beaten my head in with baseball bat or something hard or kicked my head in. My upper back feels the same. Both of these Dr.'s listened to me, believed me and treated me with respect and kindness. Each patient condition is different and not every patient responds to treatment the same. They both Dr's work with me and what works for my painful medical conditions. This is how every patient should be treated. I thank God that these Dr's treat me and my conditions so well. Thank you.
Aug 24, 2025
Very kind and concerned
Aug 21, 2025
Doctors and all whom I encountered were true professionals.
Aug 16, 2025
Good
Aug 12, 2025
I will never change providers for this issue. Dr. Carinci is amazing, kind, caring and simply the best.
Aug 01, 2025
My Doctor was very supportive and tummy my care and on going I. Losing weight.
May 21, 2025
Good experience.
May 02, 2025
Tis doctor is by far my favorite. He is friendly, courteous, knowledgeable, sympathetic, and an excellent listener. I wish that I was treated by him years ago. Maybe I would have been healed by now.
Apr 22, 2025
They listened to my history and concerns and responded with empathy and presented my options for us to discuss what I wanted to do. Great experience!
Apr 01, 2025
Dr. Carinci knows how horrific my pain is and he and his staff always address my needs.
Mar 27, 2025
Good
Feb 21, 2025
Dr Carinci has always shown such empathy and caring and still does to this day!
Feb 01, 2025
Dr Carinci is a very very attentive doctor. He cares very much and the staff is equally caring.
Jan 20, 2025
Always including me in the solutions to ways to relieve helping me get better
Jan 16, 2025
This doctor is fantastic. [...]
Nov 21, 2024
[...] The doctor was kind but quick with visit.
Nov 08, 2024
DR. C and HIS TEAM ARE fantastic
Oct 29, 2024
Communication problems.Or not Carrying enough [...]
Oct 20, 2024
Dr. Carinci, Is The Man...
Oct 06, 2024
I went in to discuss a concern over my care during a previous visit and procedure. The doctor heard and addressed my concerns
Sep 23, 2024
Excellent
Sep 22, 2024
Both the doctor and his intern were both attentive and excellent
Sep 10, 2024
I already did recommend him to someone
Aug 01, 2024
I have recommend Dr Carinci
Jul 31, 2024
Dr. Carinci is the best!
Jun 26, 2024
Dr. Carinci truly listens to me about all of my horrible health issues and severe chronic pain that I have to live with every single day. :(
Jun 20, 2024
Provider is the absolute best. [...]
Jun 03, 2024
Dr. Carinci is a fantastic doctor as are his staff.
May 24, 2024
Dr C,is a very caring and friendly person and is trying very hard to get my pain under control, I really believe he is doing his best for me,but I'm not sure if he will be able to get this pain under control...May God be with him as he works with all his patients of trying to get mine and their pain under control. My heart goes out to him for trying so hard and working delingently for his patients...
Apr 29, 2024
Dr Carinci is the best and literally saved my life. After being diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis , being passed around by providers, he took ownership of my pain management.
Apr 14, 2024
Dr. Carinci pain Dr. Will not give up on my problem,he is very consistent, and shows very much concern to me and my progress, I look forward to seeing him every time cause he has something to tell me that will help me and I'm looking forward to all of his suggestions. THANK YOU Dr. Carinci FOR ALL THAT YOU DO!!!
Mar 10, 2024
We discussed an MRI and I agreed.
Feb 28, 2024
Excellent provider
Feb 18, 2024
Dr.C, I call him is the most concerning Dr.and will continue to do his best to work with you,he will not give up easily!!!!
Jan 25, 2024
I have already recommended the office and Dr Carinci specifically to a few friends with chronic pain issues
Dec 20, 2023
I recommended this practice to my family and associates
Dec 15, 2023
Dr. Carinci is an excellent Pain Management Provide [...].
Dec 04, 2023
1st Dr in 3 years that actually addressed my problems/issues!!!!
Dec 03, 2023
I would not recommend him to anybody like I said the first impression is the last one and he definitely left the lasting one well I hope I never have to see him again
Jul 31, 2023
Dr. Adam Carinci is RESPECTFUL, caring and I like how he listens and interacts with his patients. He is just a very nice doctor.i would recommend him to anyone who needs a pain doctor!!!
Jul 19, 2023
I have already recommended this office to friends
Jul 07, 2023
I have recommended this doctor to other people.very,very good Dr.
Jun 14, 2023
The treatment is coming up so I can't really know yet how i'll feel until then; overall, the appointment went well and I had the confidence to continue with treatment next visit.
Jun 12, 2023
The Pain Management group is not ideal for my condition; however they were attentive to my condition.
Jun 07, 2023
I have already recommended Dr. Carinci to a friend who suffers chronic pain from a really bad car accident years ago that left them disabled
May 11, 2023
He knows his field. Gave me hope instead of despair as the last provider did.
May 03, 2023
I saw this doctor for about 1 minute. Never sat down. Stayed in doorway. I felt very rushed and was unable to ask the questions I wanted too
Apr 26, 2023
I have told my friend about him. She also wants to see him.
Mar 27, 2023
Nurse practitioner explained the procedure to me. The dr. came in at the end for 2-3 minutes.
Mar 25, 2023
At this visit the provider spent maybe 5 minutes with me. Did not discuss anything with me but did answer the questions that I presented. [...]
Feb 02, 2023
Helped me with hip, back for pain with injections.
Jan 18, 2023
I have recommended this provider to family and friends in the past
Jan 09, 2023
Good
Jan 05, 2023
[...] The doctor was pleasant but I felt like he was rushing some onto the next patient.
Dec 23, 2022
I feel like I wasn't listened to and my concerns weren't addressed just because it was a Friday afternoon [...]
Nov 24, 2022
Dr. Carinci was very short from the minute he walked into the room until he left. [...]
Oct 13, 2022
I have had appts with Dr. Carinci 3 times in the past 4 years. The first 2 appts were excellent [...]
Sep 25, 2022
Made a first good impression.
Sep 22, 2022
[...] I have never been more disappointed with a Dr. In any treatment I've ever had.
Sep 21, 2022
Excellent provider
Aug 27, 2022
Never a problem.
Aug 26, 2022
Dr. Carinci is very personable and I feel very confident in his experience & diagnosis.
May 16, 2022
Doctor Adam Carinci is very caring compassionate doctor has taken exceptional care of me I wouldn't use any other doctor. And I'm very leery about doctors.
May 13, 2022
Very good
Apr 28, 2022
Doctor seemed very rushed
Apr 11, 2022
This was a very scary appointment for me and Dr. Carinci was patient and listened very thorough, calm and provided reassurance. It really helped to calm some fears. This right here meant the world to me.
Apr 09, 2022
Dr Carinci is very important and special to me. Helps me to be stronger and get better without using pain meds!
Mar 10, 2022