Dr. Jenny Speranza attended the Rochester Institute of Technology, graduating in 1994 with her B.S. degree, Magna Cum Laude. She earned her M.D. from the School of Medicine, State University of New York at Buffalo (1999). Dr Speranza finished her surgical residency in 2004 from the State University of New York at Buffalo Consortium. In 2005, she completed a Colon and Rectal fellowship at the University of Miami. Prior to arriving at the University of Rochester, Dr. Speranza was on staff at the Cleveland Clinic Florida where she was an attending surgeon in the department of Colon and Rectal Surgery.

Dr. Speranza is a member of American College of Surgeons, the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, and serves on two committees of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic surgeons.

Certified Specialties

Colon & Rectal Surgery - American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery

Surgery (General Surgery) - American Board of Surgery

Faculty Appointments

Professor - Department of Surgery, Colorectal Surgery (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Colon & Rectal Surgery, University of Miami Emergency Medicine Residency. 2004 - 2005

Residency, Surgery (General Surgery), State University of New York College at Buffalo. 2000 - 2004

Internship, Surgery (General Surgery), State University of New York at Stony Brook. 1999 - 2000

Education

MD | SUNY at Buffalo-School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (USA). 1999

Awards

Alpha Sigma Lambda Honorary Society 1994

Center for the Study of the Presidency. 1994

Teaching Excellence Award.

Publications

Journal Articles

Readmissions With Dehydration After Ileostomy Creation: Rethinking Risk Factors.

Justiniano CF, Temple LK, Swanger AA, Xu Z, Speranza JR, Cellini C, Salloum RM, Fleming FJ

Diseases of the colon and rectum.. 2018 November 61 (11):1297-1305. Epub 1900 01 01.

Trends in Surgeon-Level Utilization of Sacral Nerve Stimulator Implantation for Fecal Incontinence in New York State.

Xu Z, Fleming FJ, Justiniano CF, Becerra AZ, Boodry CI, Aquina CT, Temple LK, Speranza JR

Diseases of the colon and rectum.. 2018 January 61 (1):107-114. Epub 1900 01 01.

It's the procedure not the patient: the operative approach is independently associated with an increased risk of complications after rectal prolapse repair.

Fleming FJ, Kim MJ, Gunzler D, Messing S, Monson JR, Speranza JR

Colorectal disease : the official journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland.. 2012 March 14 (3):362-8. Epub 1900 01 01.

Crohn's disease: Multimodality Imaging of Surgical Indications, Operative Procedures, and Complications.

Kolar B, Speranza J, Bhatt S, Dogra V

Journal of clinical imaging science.. 2011 1 :37. Epub 07/14/2011.

Colorectal Cancer

Speranza, Jenny r.

Rochester Healthy Living. 2009; .

Graciloplasty for rectourethral rectovaginal and rectovesical fistulas: 12 technique overview, pitfalls and complications. Colorectal Cancer

Ruiz, D, Bashankaev, J, Speranza, JR, Wener, SD.

Rochester Healthy Living. 2009; .

"Diagnoistic evaluation for fecal incontinence"

McNanley AR; Speranza JR; Buchsbaum GM.

Journal of Pelvic Medicine & Surgery. 2009; 15(4): 161-171.

Fecal incontinence in male patients.

Kim T; Chae G;Chung SS;Sands DR; Speranza JR;Weiss EG;Nogueras JJ; Wexner SD.

Colorectal Dis. 2008; 10: 124-130.

Graciloplasty for rectourethral, rectovaginal and rectovesical fistulas: technique overview, pitfalls and complications.

Ruiz, D.; B. Bashankaev; J. Speranza; and S.D. Wexner.

Tech Coloproctol. 2008; 12: 277-281; discussiion 281-282.

Crohn's Disease of Small Bowel and Colon

Speranza, jenny r., wexner, s.d.

General Surgery: Principles and Practice. 2008; .

It's the Procedure Not the Patient: Operative Approach is Independently Associated with an Increased Risk of Complications After Rectal Prolapse Repair (article pending)

Speranza, JR.

Colorectal Disease. .

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.7

Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

4.6

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.7

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.7

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.7

Patient Comments

1.4

PA was nice took history. Doctor Speranza couldn't get out of the room fast enough. She had an "emergency" with a different patient earlier in the day. Very distracted, phone out on counter that even went off and she stopped talking to me to look at it. Completely shut me down, barely answered questions. [...] No info in her note AT ALL! Just a half [...] history she didn't even take down correctly. Drove over 4 hours to be told "sorry you wasted your time coming all of the way out here"

Oct 10, 2025

5.0

Everything was explained clearly.

Jul 26, 2025

5.0

Q White and Dr. Speranza were very informative, helpful, professional and supportive.

Jul 02, 2025

5.0

Compassionate. I feel cared for and safe.

Jun 09, 2025

5.0

This provider saved my life, she is great

Jun 07, 2025

5.0

I am very greatful for the excellent care that has provided several years of additional life that, had I been born a hundred years ago, I would not have to enjoy and continue to contribute to.

Feb 28, 2025

5.0

Dr. Speranza is the best, excellent communicator, diagnostician, and care giver.

Feb 27, 2025

5.0

Great experience.

Feb 21, 2025

5.0

Dr. Speranza and her entire team are exceptional!

Aug 31, 2024

5.0

Dr. Speranza is great! Always listens and explains everything.

Aug 03, 2024

3.4

Basically this provider discouraged me. I had an issue I wanted help wi5. She was negative about results and didn't give options for other treatments. When I asked why she went into this field she said so she could help people..while I understand her concern for giving all the risks I think it could have been presented better rather than emphasizing the negative. I may consult another provider in the future.

May 22, 2024

5.0

Outstanding treatment and care.

Mar 30, 2024

5.0

Jenny Speranza is a major credit to UR Medicine! She is accompanied by a great team member, Q. who seemed quiet but a wonderful practitioner, as well.

Mar 22, 2024

3.6

At a previous appointment I had in December, this doctor was a little condescending, but she was better at my February appointment.

Mar 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. Speranza was great! She made me feel comfortable. She talked "to me" not "at me".

Dec 05, 2023

5.0

Dr. Speranza is a very and knowledgeable doctor. She informed me of the entire procedure. Was concerned with my overall wellbeing.

Nov 22, 2023

5.0

Complete and competent professional.

Nov 07, 2023

1.0

This doctor acted annoyed at I was even there. [...]

Sep 25, 2023

5.0

She really cared, she knew my feelings & cared a lot.

Sep 22, 2023

5.0

Excellent provider!

Jul 26, 2023

5.0

Dr. Speranza is fantastic!!! She goes above and beyond to ensure great care!

Jul 26, 2023

5.0

Over the past year my provider has always been thorough and caring

Jul 06, 2023

5.0

My condition was serious and complicated - I needed to be in the care of the very best and I was!!

Jun 22, 2023

5.0

Excellent care

May 20, 2023

4.2

The Doctor explained things much better than my initial visit. [...]

May 18, 2023

5.0

This is the best doctor in Rochester since at least the 90's -

May 17, 2023

5.0

She was great. Direct yet kind. Really great.

Apr 05, 2023

3.4

I felt somewhat rushed through this visit. She had an emergency [...]

Feb 27, 2023

2.6

Insufficient information on the procedure or what to expect afterward was offered. [...]

Feb 23, 2023

5.0

Dr. Speranza is a very good surgeon and is very caring caring person. She listens to what you have to say.

Jan 23, 2023

3.8

Dr. Speranza is very thorough and caring. I leave her office feeling informed.

Jan 09, 2023