PM&R Non-Surgical Spine Program

Several of our Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians (Physiatrists) are specialists in spinal care. They partner with Orthopaedic surgeons and physical therapists to offer a complete spectrum of spinal care within the Spine Center at UR Medicine.

Treatments offered by our Physiatrists include:

• Medical evaluation and treatment - the vast majority of symptoms related to spinal conditions can be treated conservatively with relative rest, education, activity, and/or work modification, bracing, medication, and/or active physical rehabilitation. These measures are almost always incorporated into the treatment program of spinal conditions as they empower patients to be proactive with acute management and can be crucial in achieving long-term success.
• Image-Guided Spine-Specific Injections - our interventional spine specialists are experts at utilizing x-ray guidance to deliver powerful anti-inflammatory medication (cortisone) safely and precisely to the potentially inflamed swollen spinal structure responsible for your symptoms.

Guide to Spine Injection Procedures

Our Spine Team

Physiatry (Physicians)

Rajeev K. Patel, M.D., Department Chair
UR Medicine Spine Center
(585) 275-5321  

Specialties: Interventional Spine

Clifford Everett, M.D., MPH, Associate Chair
UR Medicine Spine Center
​(585) 275-5321

Specialties: Interventional Spine

Donna Ferrero, M.D.
UR Medicine Spine Center
​(585) 275-5321

Specialties: Non-interventional Spine, Myofascial Pain

Ben Laplante, DO, M.S.
UR Medicine Spine Center
​(585) 275-5321

Specialties: Interventional Spine

John Orsini, M.D.
UR Medicine Spine Center
(585) 275-5321

Specialties: Interventional Spine, EMG/NCS, Adult Spasticity Management

David Speach, M.D.
UR Medicine Spine Center
(585) 275-5321

Specialties: Interventional Spine, EMG/NCS

Advanced Practice Providers

Rochelle Barone, RPA-C
UR Medicine Spine Center
​(585) 275-5321

Specialties: Non-operative Spine