CONTACT INFORMATIONBIOGRAPHYCREDENTIALSAWARDSPUBLICATIONSRobert W. Molinari, M.D.Contact InformationPhone NumbersAppointment: (585) 275-5321Administrative: (585) 275-1733Fax: (585) 756-4726A member of the University of Rochester Medical Faculty GroupgroupAn Accountable Health PartnerassignmentAccepting New PatientsLocationsClinton Crossings Orthopedic Surgery4901 Lac de Ville BlvdBldg DRochester, NY 14618-5647Orthopedic Surgery: (585) 275-5321Faculty AppointmentsProfessor - Department of Orthopaedics (SMD) Professor - Department of Neurosurgery (SMD) - JointPatient Care SettingOrthopaedics & Physical PerformanceBiographyI am an internationally recognized expert in the field of complex spinal surgery. I am among the most experienced spinal trauma surgeons in the world. My original research contributions to the peer-reviewed spinal literature are numerous. During my 34-year career, I served as the chief of spinal surgery, the director of spine surgery fellowship training, and have lectured in many foreign countries. I am a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point. Earlier in my career, I was the Armed Forces Regional Expert on spine care, and I still hold my military teaching appointment at the Armed Forces Medical School. Recently, I was awarded the AO Spine North America Educator of the Year award for my outstanding teaching abilities in the field of spinal surgery.ResearchI am the author of 8 book chapters in spinal surgery textbooks as well as over 70 scientific articles in peer-reviewed spine journals. I serve as a medical reviewer for the Journal of Spinal Disorders, Global Spine Journal, The Spine Journal, Geriatric Orthopaedics, and Current Opinion in Orthopaedics. Recently, I was elected as the North American Spine Ranking Member of the Ethics Committee for AO North America. I am an also an expert case reviewer for the NY State Office of Professional Medical Conduct.CredentialsSpecialtiesOrthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryEducation1988MD | Mount Sinai Medical Center (USA)Post-doctoral Training & Residency08/01/1997 - 07/31/1998Fellowship at Washington University School of Medicine07/01/1989 - 06/30/1993Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Mount Sinai Medical Center07/01/1988 - 06/30/1989Internship in Surgery (General Surgery) at Walter Reed Army Medical CenterVIEW ALL expand_moreAwards2019New York State Troopers Dr. Chandler Award for Outstanding Medical Care2015AO Spine North America Educator of the Year Award2014Top Performer Award Patient and Family Centered CareLocation: University of Rochester Medical Center2012 - 2013Patient and Family Centered Care AwardSponsor: University of Rochester Medical Center2011 - 2012Patient and Family Centered Care AwardSponsor: University of Rochester Medical CenterLocation: Rochester2010 - 2011Patient and Family Centered Care AwardLocation: University of Rochester Medical Center2000Outstanding Clinical Research AwardSponsor: Madigan Army Medical Center, Research Day1995Concerned Patient Care Award RecipientSponsor: General Leonard Wood Army Hospital1993Physician of the Year Award FinalistSponsor: The Mount Sinai Medical Center1987Clinical Honors: Surgery, Obstetrics, PsychiatrySponsor: The Mount Sinai Medical Center1981 - 1984Distinguished West Point CadetSponsor: US Military AcademyVIEW ALL expand_morePublicationsJournal Articles12/26/2021Breitenbach 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. 9/17/2020Bernstein 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. 7/2020Adams 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 0; 54(1):54-60. Epub 2020 Mar 27. Books & Chapters2015 Chapter Title: Lumbar Pedicle Screws Book Title: Spine Surgery: Tricks of Trade, third edition Author List: Robert Molinari, MD Published By: Thieme 20152008 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 Germany2008 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 2008VIEW ALL PUBLICATIONSClose WindowSchedule an appointment with Robert W. Molinari, M.D.Please answer the following questions to help us find the right appointment for you.Important: If you believe that you have a medical or psychiatric emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest hospital. 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