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Brian D. Giordano, M.D.

Brian D. Giordano, M.D.

Orthopaedics & Physical Performance

4.8 out of 5 stars
555 Ratings
61 Comments
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Contact

Appointment (585) 275-5321
Fax (585) 262-9144
Administrative (585) 242-1327

Locations

Orthopaedics & Physical Performance - Victor

Omnitech Park
7670 Omnitech Place
Victor, NY 14564

(585) 275-5321 Get Directions
The Saunders Center for Orthopaedics & Physical Performance - Henrietta

Marketplace
10 Miracle Mile Drive
Rochester, NY 14623

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About Me

I am an Associate Professor and the Founder/Co-Director of the Hip Preservation Program. I am also the Co-Director of the UR Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship. As a fellowship-trained and board certified orthopaedic surgeon, I specialize in non-arthritic hip pain, and athletic injuries of the h...
I am an Associate Professor and the Founder/Co-Director of the Hip Preservation Program. I am also the Co-Director of the UR Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship. As a fellowship-trained and board certified orthopaedic surgeon, I specialize in non-arthritic hip pain, and athletic injuries of the hip, knee, ankle, shoulder, and elbow. I perform open and arthroscopic surgical techniques, and also utilize modern biologic treatments (such as platelet rich plasma (PRP) and stem cell therapy) to optimize healing. I am the head team physician for Nazareth College Athletics, and a consultant for numerous college and professional athletic organizations, regionally and nationally.

Faculty Appointments

Professor - Department of Orthopaedics (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Sports Medicine, Kerlan Jobe Orthopedic Medical. 2009 - 2010

Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2005 - 2009

Internship, Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2004 - 2005

Education

MD | SUNY at Buffalo-School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (USA). 2004

Awards

Sports Medicine Fellowship. 2009 - 2010

JBJS/OREF Resident Journal Club Grant. 2008 - 2009

Cum Laude Graduate. 2004

Dean's Letter of Commendations (eight semesters). 2000 - 2004

Magna Cum Laude Graduate. 2000

Dean's Award for academic excellence (all eight semesters). 1996 - 2000

Patriot League Scholar Athlete Award (four seasons). 1996 - 2006

John L., Wiant and Dr. Donald C. Rankin Scholarship. 1996 - 2000

American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) Emerging Leadership Program.

AOA Residency Leadership Program.

Edward J. Puzas Award for clinical research excellence.

Alpha Omega Alpha National Honor Medical Society.

National Biological Honor Society.

Gottesman Award foro academic and athletic achievement.

Louis B. Goldstein Award.

AOSSM European Traveling Fellowship and Magellan Society.

Interurban Orthopaedic Society.

Research

I present and teach in the areas of hip preservation and hip arthroscopy, nationally and internationally. I have authored over 100 peer reviewed articles and book chapters concerning general orthopaedics, sports medicine, and hip preservation. I am actively involved in a number of research projects ...
I present and teach in the areas of hip preservation and hip arthroscopy, nationally and internationally. I have authored over 100 peer reviewed articles and book chapters concerning general orthopaedics, sports medicine, and hip preservation. I am actively involved in a number of research projects involving basic science, biomechanics, and hip preservation, with the goal of improving patient outcomes and satisfaction. To learn more about UR Medicine's Hip Preservation Program visit https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/orthopaedics/hip-preservation/

Publications

Journal Articles

Influence of capsular repair versus unrepaired capsulotomy on 2-year clinical outcomes after arthroscopic hip preservation surgery.

Domb BG, Stake CE, Finley ZJ, Chen T, Giordano BD

Arthroscopy : the journal of arthroscopic & related surgery : official publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association.. 2015 April 31 (4):643-50. Epub 12/16/2014.

The effect of platelet enriched plasma on clinical outcomes in patients with femoroacetabular impingement following arthroscopic labral repair and femoral neck osteoplasty

Lafrance R, Giordano BD, Mohr K, Snibbe J.

Journal of Hip Preservation Surgery

Effect of Subspine Decompression on Rectus Femoris Integrity and Iliopsoas Excursion: A Cadaveric Study

Giordano, B.

The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery. 2015; .

Assessment and treatment of hip pain in the adolescent athlete.

Giordano BD

Pediatric clinics of North America.. 2014 December 61 (6):1137-54. Epub 10/03/2014.

Cam morphology may influence age at which patients undergo hip arthroplasty

Lafrance R, Williams R, Madsen W, Drinkwater C, Maloney M, Giordano BD.

Geriatric Orthopaedic Surg and Rehab Epub ahead of print. Feb.26, 2014. 2014; .

Injury rate and patterns among crossfit participants

WeisenthalB, Maloney MD, DeHaven KE, Giordano BD.

OJSM. 2014; .

Ramdomized controlled trial comparing PRP vs. saline for acute lateral ankle sprain

Stanton MS, LaFrance R, Giordano BD, Goldblatt J, Voloshin,I, Maloney MD.

AAOS Now. 2014; .

Intra articular hip injections for lateral hip pain

Bessette MC, Olsen JR, Mann TR, Giordano BD.

Journal of Hip Preservation Surgery. 2014; .

Rehabilitation following hip preservation surgery. Current concepts review Part I: Concepts of Hip Preservation

McMullen KL, Cook RC, Yen Yi-Men, Giordano BD.

Sports Health (accepted for publication). 2014; .

Rehabilitation following hip preservation surgery. Current concepts review Part II: Concepts of Rehabilitation

McMullen KL, Cook RC, Yen Yi-Men, Giordano BD.

Sports Health (accepted for publication). 2014; .

McMullen KL, Giordano BD. Rehabilitation following proximal rectus repair: A Case report.

Adler K, Giordano BD. Evaluating the painful athletic hip. ATSH. Accepted for Publication.

2014; .

Canham C, Williams R, Giordano BD. Radiation exposure to patients undergoing arthroscopic hip preservation surgery and occupational radiation exposure to the surgical team. Arthroscopy. Accepted for Publication.

2014; .

Hip anatomic variants that may mimic abnormalities at MRI: labral variants.

Nguyen MS, Kheyfits V, Giordano BD, Dieudonne G, Monu JU

AJR. American journal of roentgenology.. 2013 September 201 (3):W394-400. Epub 1900 01 01.

Hip anatomic variants that may mimic pathologic entities on MRI: nonlabral variants.

Nguyen MS, Kheyfits V, Giordano BD, Dieudonne G, Monu JU

AJR. American journal of roentgenology.. 2013 September 201 (3):W401-8. Epub 1900 01 01.

Relevant anatomic landmarks and measurements for biceps tenodesis.

Lafrance R, Madsen W, Yaseen Z, Giordano B, Maloney M, Voloshin I

The American journal of sports medicine.. 2013 June 41 (6):1395-9. Epub 04/05/2013.

Outcomes of endoscopic gluteus medius repair with minimum 2-year follow-up.

Domb BG, Botser I, Giordano BD

The American journal of sports medicine.. 2013 May 41 (5):988-97. Epub 03/22/2013.

Inpatient radiation exposure in patients with spinal trauma.

Martin E, Prasarn M, Coyne E, Giordano B, Morgan T, Westessen PL, Wright J, Rechtine G

The journal of spinal cord medicine.. 2013 March 36 (2):112-7. Epub 1900 01 01.

Arthroscopic capsulotomy, capsular repair, and capsular plication of the hip: relation to atraumatic instability.

Domb BG, Giordano BD, Philippon MJ

Arthroscopy : the journal of arthroscopic & related surgery : official publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association.. 2013 January 29 (1):162-73. Epub 08/15/2012.

Dominant sided first rib stress fracture ina a collegiate baseball pitcher: A case report

ChimentiP, ElfarJ, Giordano BD.

JBJS Case Connector (accepted 2013). 2013; : 3e:108.

Acute traumatic tear of gluteus medius and minimus tendons in a patient without antecedant peritrochanteric hip pain.

Stanton MC, Maloney MD, Dehaven KE, Giordano BD

Geriatric orthopaedic surgery & rehabilitation.. 2012 June 3 (2):84-8. Epub 1900 01 01.

Minocycline induced bone discoloration observed during hip arthroscopy. JBJS Case Connector. 2012 Sep 12;2(3):e47 1-3

2012; .

Radiation exposure issues in orthopaedics.

Giordano BD, Grauer JN, Miller CP, Morgan TL, Rechtine GR

The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume.. 2011 June 1593 (12):e69(1-10). Epub 1900 01 01.

Acute femoral "peel-off" tears of the posterior cruciate ligament: technique for arthroscopic anatomical repair.

Giordano BD, Dehaven KE, Maloney MD

The American journal of orthopedics.. 2011 May 40 (5):226-32. Epub 1900 01 01.

ICRP Publication 117. Radiological protection in fluoroscopically guided procedures performed outside the imaging department.

, Rehani MM, Ciraj-Bjelac O, Vañó E, Miller DL, Walsh S, Giordano BD, Persliden J

Annals of the ICRP.. 2010 December 40 (6):1-102. Epub 1900 01 01.

Pediatric tibial eminence fractures: evaluation and management.

Lafrance RM, Giordano B, Goldblatt J, Voloshin I, Maloney M

The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.. 2010 July 18 (7):395-405. Epub 1900 01 01.

Minimally invasive surgery and radiation exposure.

Giordano BD, Rechtine GR, Morgan TL

Journal of neurosurgery. Spine.. 2009 September 11 (3):375-6; author reply 376-7. Epub 1900 01 01.

Cervical spine imaging using mini--C-arm fluoroscopy: patient and surgeon exposure to direct and scatter radiation.

Giordano BD, Baumhauer JF, Morgan TL, Rechtine GR

Journal of spinal disorders & techniques.. 2009 August 22 (6):399-403. Epub 1900 01 01.

Patient and surgeon radiation exposure: comparison of standard and mini-C-arm fluoroscopy.

Giordano BD, Baumhauer JF, Morgan TL, Rechtine GR

The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume.. 2009 February 91 (2):297-304. Epub 1900 01 01.

Abnormal band of lateral meniscus. Case report and review of the literature.

Giordano BD: Goldblatt JP.

Orthopaedics. 2009; 32(51).

Letter to the Editor. Exposure to direct and scatter radiation using mini and large C-arm fluoroscopy.

Giordano BD; Baumhauer JF; Morgan TL; Rechtine GR.

JBJS. 2009; 91: 2045.

Glow in the dark doc. Radiation exposure. http://ryortho.com/extremities.php?article=201_GlowintheDark-Doc-Radiation-Exposure.

Giordano BD; Rechtine GR.

Orthopaedics. 2009; .

Cervical spine imaging using standard C-arm fluoroscopy: patient and surgeon exposure to ionizing radiation.

Giordano BD, Baumhauer JF, Morgan TL, Rechtine GR

Spine.. 2008 August 1533 (18):1970-6. Epub 1900 01 01.

Exposure to direct and scatter radiation with use of mini-c-arm fluoroscopy.

Giordano BD, Ryder S, Baumhauer JF, DiGiovanni BF

The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume.. 2007 May 89 (5):948-52. Epub 1900 01 01.

Books

The Hip and Pelvis in Sports Medicine and Primary Care (2015)

Chapter: Treatment of FAI and Advances in Arthroscopic/Endoscopic Surgeries.

Endurance Sports Medicine: Evaluation and Treatment of the Endurance Athlete (2015)

Chapter: Common Injuries and Conditions in Cross-Fit Participation

Endurance Sports Medicine (2014)

Chapter: Common Injuries and conditions in Cross-fit participation. Evaluation and treatment of endurance athletes

Operative Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery (2014)

Chapter: Angular deformity of the lesser toes

Sports Medicine Baseball (2012)

Chapter: Biomechancis of Throwing

Operative Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery (2011)

Chapter: Angular deformity of the lesser toes

Radiation Physics and Safety. (2010)

Chapter: Cervical Spine.

In: Review of Orthopaedics Fifth Edition (2007)

Chapter: Disorders of the foot and ankle.

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.8 stars

Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

4.8 stars

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.8 stars

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.8 stars

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.7 stars

Patient Comments

5.0 stars

Doctor listened to all the concerns of patient & her mom, appointment was very comforting.

Mar 29, 2025

5.0 stars

Both Sam and Brian were great

Mar 20, 2025

5.0 stars

I am very appreciative of the time and energy all three drs showed me during my appointment. They were in no rush to discuss the entire diagnosis and as well as the action plan for surgery.

Mar 13, 2025

5.0 stars

Dr. Giordano and his care team were very thorough and were effective in getting me testing needed.

Mar 12, 2025

5.0 stars

Definitely will tell family and friends about the wonderful service you provide!

Feb 27, 2025

1.4 stars

[...] No listening or empathy skills. [...]

Feb 10, 2025

5.0 stars

Dr. Giordano always listens and does his best to figure out what's going on. My concerns were validated instead of brushed aside. He is very knowledgeable and will do what it takes to make sure his patients can lead the life they want.

Jan 05, 2025

5.0 stars

Very professional and very clear with all aspects of the appointment

Dec 19, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr. Giordano was very thorough, especially with the residence in with him. He explained this slowly and carefully. Although my hips were healthy, he helped me determine appropriate next steps to relieve some pain in hips/lower back.

Nov 25, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr. Giordano was very knowledgeable and answered all my questions.

Nov 24, 2024