Dr. El-Hassan completed his undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Rochester (2010). He then earned a master's in science degree in Medical Physiology with a concentration in Anatomy from Case Western Reserve University (2013). He returned to his hometown of Syracuse, NY to complete his Medical Degree at SUNY Upstate Medical University in 2017 before returning to University of Rochester to complete his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2021. He subsequently completed a North American Spine Society fellowship in Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine here at the University of Rochester. His clinical interests include interventional spine and musculoskeletal medicine. He has additional interests in teaching, clinical research, device development, and improving patient education/resources.

Certified Specialties

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Faculty Appointments

Assistant Professor - Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Interventional Spine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2021 - 2022

Residency, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2018 - 2021

Residency, Urology, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2018 - 2018

Internship, Surgery (General Surgery), University of Rochester Medical Center. 2017 - 2018

Education

MD | SUNY Upstate College of Health Professions. 2017

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

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

4.9

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

5.0

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

4.9

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

5.0

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

4.9

Patient Comments

Very great Dr

Sep 22, 2024

Very thorough

Sep 13, 2024

Extremely warm and caring. Listen attentively and offered thorough explanation. Asked relevant questions and recommended a comprehensive treatment plan. Spent as much time with me as I neede.

Aug 11, 2024

Dr. El-Hassan is excellent in listening to the patient and seeing the patient as a WHOLE person and not just an orthopedic problem

Aug 08, 2024

Great experience

Aug 07, 2024

Dr. El-Hassan is very committed to finding the source of my pain.

Aug 03, 2024

Excellent doctor

Jul 28, 2024

My Dr is really knows my case well both medically and mentally.

Jul 26, 2024

5.0

I was very impressed with Dr. El-Hassan. His bedside manner was exceptional.

May 25, 2024

5.0

Dr. El-Hassan was very good at explaining my condition and showed real concern about my pain.

May 17, 2024

5.0

First visit to Dr. El-Hassan. Very pleased & impressed. Great bedside manner!

May 13, 2024

5.0

Dr. El-Hassan is tremendous!

Apr 27, 2024

5.0

Dr. El Hassan always gives very detailed information about my condition and his possibilities for treatment.

Apr 21, 2024

4.2

[...] I liked him but was not happy with his prep in meeting me a new patient.

Apr 14, 2024

5.0

Good

Apr 05, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ramzi El-Hassan is the best!

Feb 14, 2024

5.0

One of the kindest, considerate drs. I've had. Listened to my concerns and thoroughly went over results and treatments.

Feb 13, 2024

5.0

[...] I assume we are talking about my visit to Dr El-Hassan. He definitely spent the time with me that I felt was important.

Dec 16, 2023

5.0

Dr. El Hassan makes every effort to explain everything about my condition with great empathy.

Dec 15, 2023

5.0

Dr El Hassan did a very good job explaining my current situation, going over my MRI with me, and discussing various treatment options, taking careful consideration to listen to the approach I hoped to take.

Nov 18, 2023

5.0

He was very thorough in explaining my options and suggesting next steps.

Nov 16, 2023