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Paul T. Rubery, M.D.

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Phone Numbers

Appointment: (585) 275-5321

Administrative: (585) 275-2787

Fax: (585) 756-4726

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Research Labs

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Faculty Appointments

Patient Care Settings

Hospital Medicine, Orthopaedics & Physical Performance, Pediatrics

Biography

I am a board certified and fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in scoliosis and spine surgery in both children and adults. I have been practicing at the University of Rochester since 1994, and I have experience with minimally invasive surgery, scoliosis, spinal fusions and laminectomies as well as complex reconstructive spinal surgery. I have been lucky to take part in research teams investigating a range of questions in Orthopaedics from gene therapy to patient-based outcomes.

I am currently the Marjorie Strong Wehle Professor and Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedics, and in that role I am responsible for overseeing musculoskeletal care at all UR Medicine facilities. My goal is to provide our patients with the accessible, excellent care for bone, joint, ligament and spine problems that we would want for our families. I look forward to helping your family!

Research

I believe that participation in research helps orthopaedic surgeons stay current with new developments in our field, and fosters creative ways of looking at clinical problems. In my time at the University of Rochester I have participated in research teams that have investigated a broad range of topics including: laser light and gene therapy to restore cartilage, healing of bone bank bone grafts, disc degeneration, patient reported outcomes in spinal surgery, scoliosis, and the ways in which policy and economic disadvantage influence spine care in New York State. I am excited to continue studying the spine and working on innovations that benefit patients.

Credentials

Specialties

    Education

    1988
    MD | Weill Medical College of Cornell University

    Post-doctoral Training & Residency

    09/01/1993 - 06/30/1994
    Fellowship at University of Rochester Medical Center

    09/01/1989 - 06/30/1993
    Residency at Hospital for Special Surgery

    09/01/1988 - 06/30/1989
    Internship in Surgery (General Surgery) at Hospital for Special Surgery Musculoskeletal Radiology Fellowship

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    Awards

    2010
    Graduate of Distinction
    Sponsor: Palmyra Macedon Central School

    2009
    Best Doctors in America for Spinal Surgery

    2009
    Provost's Multidisciplinary Award
    Sponsor: University of Rochester Medical Center

    1993
    POCNY Research Prize
    Sponsor: Pediatric Orthopaedic Club of New York

    1988
    T. Campbell Thompson Prize in Orthopaedics
    Sponsor: Cornell University Medical College

    1987
    Alpha Omega Alpha
    Sponsor: Cornell University Medical College

    1984
    Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society
    Sponsor: The John Hopkins University

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    Patents

    Patent Title: Method For Introducing An Ultraviolet Light Activated Viral Vector Into The Spinal Column
    Patent #: 7,704,272
    Issue Date: Apr 27, 2010
    Country: United States
    Invented By: Paul T Rubery, Edward Michael Schwarz

    Patent Title: Light Probe for Ultraviolet Light Activated Gene Transduction
    Patent #: 2004209919
    Issue Date: Apr 17, 2008
    Country: Australia
    Invented By: Thomas H Foster, Michael Maloney, Paul T Rubery, Edward Michael Schwarz

    Patent Title: Light Activated Gene Transduction (LAGeT) for Cell Targeted Gene Delivery
    Patent #: CH1867715
    Issue Date: Mar 18, 2009
    Country: Switzerland/Liechtenstein
    Invented By: Jarod C Finlay, Thomas H Foster, Regis O'Keefe, Paul T Rubery, Edward Michael Schwarz

    Patent Title: Light Activated Gene Transduction (LAGeT) for Cell Targeted Gene Delivery
    Patent #: GB1867715
    Issue Date: Mar 18, 2009
    Country: United Kingdom
    Invented By: Jarod C Finlay, Thomas H Foster, Regis O'Keefe, Paul T Rubery, Edward Michael Schwarz

    Patent Title: Light Activated Gene Transduction (LAGeT) for Cell Targeted Gene Delivery
    Patent #: DE1867715
    Issue Date: Mar 18, 2009
    Country: Germany
    Invented By: Jarod C Finlay, Thomas H Foster, Regis O'Keefe, Paul T Rubery, Edward Michael Schwarz

    Patent Title: Light Activated Gene Transduction (LAGeT) for Cell Targeted Gene Delivery
    Patent #: IT1867715
    Issue Date: Mar 18, 2009
    Country: Italy
    Invented By: Jarod C Finlay, Thomas H Foster, Regis O'Keefe, Paul T Rubery, Edward Michael Schwarz

    Patent Title: Light Activated Gene Transduction (LAGeT) for Cell Targeted Gene Delivery
    Patent #: FR1867715
    Issue Date: Mar 18, 2009
    Country: France
    Invented By: Jarod C Finlay, Thomas H Foster, Regis O'Keefe, Paul T Rubery, Edward Michael Schwarz

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    Publications

    Journal Articles

    5/8/2023
    Shaikh HJF, Cady-McCrea CI, Menga EN, Haddas R, Molinari RN, Mesfin A, Rubery PT, Puvanesarajah V. "Clinical Improvement After Lumbar Fusion: Using PROMIS to Assess Recovery Kinetics." Spine.. 2023 May 8; Epub 2023 May 08.

    7/25/2022
    Joo P, Maqsoodi N, Sulovari A, Omar A, Section J, Sanders J, Rubery P, Menga E, Mesfin A. "Ultralong Follow-Up of Spinal Fusion for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Harrington Instrumentation vs Uninstrumented Fusion." International journal of spine surgery.. 2022 Jul 25; Epub 2022 Jul 25.

    6/1/2022
    Lander ST, Thirukumaran C, Saleh A, Noble KL, Menga EN, Mesfin A, Rubery PT, Sanders JO. "Long-Term Health-Related Quality of Life After Harrington Instrumentation and Fusion for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Minimum 40-Year Follow-up." The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume.. 2022 Jun 1; 104(11):995-1003. Epub 2022 Apr 22.

    Books & Chapters

    2011
    Chapter Title: "The Adolescent Spine"
    Book Title: Textbook of Adolescent Medicine
    Author List: RUBERY, PT
    Published By: American Academy of Pediatrics 2011

    2011
    Chapter Title: "Anterior Lumbar Corpectomy" Chapter 43
    Book Title: Advanced Reconstruction of the Spine
    Author List: RUBERY, PT
    Published By: AAOS/NASS 2011

    2008
    Chapter Title: "Transiliac and Iliosacral Fixation" Vaccaro and Albert eds., December 2002. 2nd Edition, Chapter 41, Thieme 12/04/08.
    Book Title: Spine Surgery Tricks of the Trade
    Author List: RUBERY, PT and Gorczyca, JT
    Published By: Thieme 2008

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