Robert D. Bronstein, M.D.

Contact Information

Phone Numbers

Appointment: (585) 275-5321

Administrative: (585) 275-1024

Fax: (585) 756-4733

A member of the University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group

An Accountable Health Partner

Accepting New Patients

Locations

10 South Pointe Landing, Ste 100
Rochester, NY 14606-3481

Orthopedic Surgery: (585) 275-5321

Clinton Crossings Orthopedic Surgery
4901 Lac de Ville Blvd
Bldg D
Rochester, NY 14618-5647

Orthopedic Surgery: (585) 275-5321

Patient Care Setting

Orthopaedics & Physical Performance

Biography

Dr. Bronstein's medical practice includes the care of sports-related injuries as well as fractures and shoulder injuries. He has special expertise in treatment of injuries to the knee. Dr. Bronstein treats athletes and physically active patients of all ages in the Rochester, NY area. He is the primary Team Physician for the Rochester Amerks as well as the University of Rochester and Monroe Community College sports teams.

Dr. Bronstein is a graduate of both Colgate University and Johns Hopkins University. He received his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, where he completed an orthopaedic surgical residency as well. Dr. Bronstein then joined University Sports Medicine, first as a Sports Medicine Fellow, then an attending physician and faculty member. Dr. Bronstein has authored nearly two dozen medical journal articles on such topics as ACL reconstruction techniques and clavicle and knee ligament injuries. He is certified as an orthopaedic surgeon by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. In 2008, he was among the first orthopaedic surgeons to obtain the ABOS Subspecialty Certification in Sports Medicine. Dr. Bronstein is currently a Professor of Orthopaedics at URMC.

Credentials

Specialties

Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine - American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Education

1987
MD | UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School

Post-doctoral Training & Residency

09/01/1992 - 06/30/1993
Fellowship in Orthopaedics at University of Rochester Medical Center

01/01/1988 - 06/30/1992
Residency in Surgical, Orthopaedic Surgery at UMDNJ-University Hospital

07/01/1987 - 12/31/1987
Internship in Surgical, Orthopaedic Surgery at UMDNJ-University Hospital

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Awards

2004
Nominated for the Dr. Moyer Award for outstanding physician in sports medicine
Sponsor: Eastern Trainers Association

1992
Orthopaedic Review, Resident Writers' Award finalist

Graduate tuition scholarship
Sponsor: The Johns Hopkins University

Dean's Award for Academic Achievement
Sponsor: Colgate University

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Publications

Journal Articles

11/2009
Bronstein, RD. "Overuse Injuries in School-age Athletes" . Doctor's Advice. 2009; 2(3): 18-21.

2008
Bronstein, R. "Knee Ligament Injuries." American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: Your Orthopaedic Connection on line publications. 2008; .

2006
Bronstein, R. "Revision ACL reconstruction: Arthroscopic Pearl." Arthroscopy Association of North America Pearls. 2006; .

Books & Chapters

2001
Chapter Title: Essentials of Musculoskeletal Care
Book Title: AAOS
Author List: Bronstein, R.; DeHaven, K.; Maloney, M.; Sebastianelli, W.; Cosgarea, A.; Black, K.;
Edited By: Greene, WB.
Published By: Contributing Author 2001

1998
Chapter Title: Medical aspects of athletic knee injuries.
Book Title: Rehabilitation in Sports Medicine
Author List: Bronstein, R.; DeHaven, K.
Edited By: Canavan, P.
Published By: Stamford, Appleton, and Lange 1998

1995
Chapter Title: Injuries to the menisci of the knee.
Book Title: The Lower Extremity and Spine in Sports Medicine
Author List: DeHaven, K.; Bronstein, R.
Edited By: Nicholas, J.; Hershman, E.
Published By: Mosby 1995 in St. Louis

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