Robert W. Molinari, M.D.

Contact Information

Phone Numbers

Appointment: (585) 275-5321

Administrative: (585) 275-1733

Fax: (585) 756-4726

A member of the University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group

An Accountable Health Partner

Accepting New Patients

Locations

Clinton Crossings
4901 Lac de Ville Blvd
Building D
Rochester, NY 14618

Faculty Appointments

Professor - Department of Orthopaedics (SMD)
Professor - Department of Neurosurgery (SMD) - Joint

Biography

Dr Robert W. Molinari hails from Valley Stream, New York. He is an internationally recognized expert in the field of complex spinal surgery, and he is among the most experienced spinal trauma surgeons in the world.

Dr Molinari's original research contributions to the peer-reviewed spinal literature are numerous. He is the author of over 80 original peer-reviewed research publications and 8 spinal surgery textbook chapters.

During his 35-year career, Dr M served as the chief of spinal surgery, the director of research and spine surgery fellowship training, and the AO Spine North America ethics officer. He has lectured in many foreign countries, and he is a distinguished graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point.

Earlier in his career, Dr Molinari served as the US Armed Forces Regional Expert on spine care. He still holds his military teaching appointment at the Armed Forces Medical School. Recently, Dr M was awarded the AO Spine North America Educator of the Year award for his outstanding teaching abilities in the field of spinal surgery.

Dr Molinari takes great pride in providing outstanding and honest spinal care to all his patients. His practice includes many patients with complex spinal disorders involving all regions of the spine.

Research

Dr Molinari is the author of 8 book chapters in spinal surgery textbooks as well as over 80 scientific articles in peer-reviewed spine journals. He serves as a medical reviewer for the Journal of Spinal Disorders, Global Spine Journal, The Spine Journal, Geriatric Orthopaedics, and Current Opinion in Orthopaedics.

Recently, Dr M was elected as the North American Spine Ranking Member of the Ethics Committee for AO North America. He is also an expert case reviewer for the NY State Office of Professional Medical Conduct.

Credentials

Specialties

Education

1988
MD | Mount Sinai Medical Center (USA)

Post-doctoral Training & Residency

08/01/1997 - 07/31/1998
Fellowship at Washington University School of Medicine

07/01/1989 - 06/30/1993
Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital

07/01/1988 - 06/30/1989
Internship in Surgery (General Surgery) at Walter Reed Army Medical Center

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Awards

2019
New York State Troopers Dr. Chandler Award for Outstanding Medical Care

2015
AO Spine North America Educator of the Year Award

2014
Top Performer Award Patient and Family Centered Care
Location: University of Rochester Medical Center

2012 - 2013
Patient and Family Centered Care Award
Sponsor: University of Rochester Medical Center

2011 - 2012
Patient and Family Centered Care Award
Sponsor: University of Rochester Medical Center
Location: Rochester

2010 - 2011
Patient and Family Centered Care Award
Location: University of Rochester Medical Center

2000
Outstanding Clinical Research Award
Sponsor: Madigan Army Medical Center, Research Day

1995
Concerned Patient Care Award Recipient
Sponsor: General Leonard Wood Army Hospital

1993
Physician of the Year Award Finalist
Sponsor: The Mount Sinai Medical Center

1987
Clinical Honors: Surgery, Obstetrics, Psychiatry
Sponsor: The Mount Sinai Medical Center

1981 - 1984
Distinguished West Point Cadet
Sponsor: US Military Academy

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Publications

Journal Articles

12/26/2021
Breitenbach M, Phan A, Botros M, Paul D, Molinari R, Menga E, Mesfin A. "The fourth column of the spine: Prevalence of sternal fractures and concurrent thoracic spinal fractures." Injury.. 2021 Dec 26; Epub 2021 Dec 26.

9/17/2020
Bernstein DN, Kurucan E, Menga EN, Molinari RW, Rubery PT, Mesfin A. "Erratum to <Comparison of adult spinal deformity patients with and without rheumatoid arthritis undergoing primary non-cervical spinal fusion surgery: a nationwide analysis of 52,818 patients> <[The Spine Journal 18 (2018) 1861-1866]>." The spine journal : official journal of the North American Spine Society.. 2020 Sep 17; Epub 2020 Sep 17.

7/2020
Adams D, Midei M, Dastgir J, Flora C, Molinari RJ, Heerinckx F, Endemann S, Atwal P, Milner P, Shchepinov MS. "Treatment of infantile neuroaxonal dystrophy with RT001: A di-deuterated ethyl ester of linoleic acid: Report of two cases." JIMD reports.. 2020 Jul; 54(1):54-60. Epub 2020 Mar 27.

Books & Chapters

2015
Chapter Title: Lumbar Pedicle Screws
Book Title: Spine Surgery: Tricks of Trade, third edition
Author List: Robert Molinari, MD
Published By: Thieme 2015

2008
Chapter Title: Anterior Subaxial Cervical Spine Instrumentation
Book Title: Cervical Spinal Surgery
Author List: Dipaola,Christian; Molinari, Robert
Edited By: Alexander Vacarro, MD
Published By: Eselvier 2008

2008
Chapter Title: Lumbar Pedicle Screws
Book Title: Spine Surgery: Tricks of the Trade, second edition
Author List: Molinari Robert
Edited By: Alex Vacarro, MD
Published By: Thieme 2008 in Germany

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