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John A. Orsini, M.D.
UR Medicine Faculty The University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group (URMFG) consists of over 900 specialist and primary care providers spanning 19 departments. URMFG is certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
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As a physiatrist, or physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist, Dr. Orsini works alongside spine surgeons to diagnose and treat spinal disorders by interventional means. Dr. Orsini's special expertise includes diagnosis of peripheral nerve injuries and non-surgical treatments such as spine inj...
As a physiatrist, or physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist, Dr. Orsini works alongside spine surgeons to diagnose and treat spinal disorders by interventional means. Dr. Orsini's special expertise includes diagnosis of peripheral nerve injuries and non-surgical treatments such as spine injections and management of spasticity due to stroke, brain injury, MS, or cerebral palsy. He has additional experience in the use of electrodiagnostic studies to evaluate disorders of nerves and muscle.

Dr. Orsini earned his medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine. He completed a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Washington and a research fellowship at the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Orsini is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He is an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with certification in pain management at URMC.

Certified Specialties

Electrodiagnostic Medicine Classification - American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Faculty Appointments

Associate Professor of Clinical Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (SMD)

Associate Professor of Clinical Orthopaedics - Department of Orthopaedics (SMD) - Joint

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, NIH Surgery Branch-Surgical Oncology Fellowship. 1990 - 1993

Residency, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Medstar National Rehabilitation Hospital. 1990 - 1993

Internship, Internal Medicine, University of Rochester School of Medicine. 1989 - 1990

Medical School, University of Rochester School of Medicine/Dentistry (USA). 1984 - 1989

Publications

Journal Articles

10/96 Estimates of Skeletal Motion in Gait. Gait Biomechanics 4/97

Orsini, J.

Gait Biomechanics 4/97. .

Books

Principles of Neurologic Rehabilitation (1998)

Chapter: Rehabilitation in Multiple Sclerosis

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

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

4.7 stars

Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

4.7 stars

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.7 stars

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

4.7 stars

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.7 stars

Patient Comments

5.0 stars

Very nice doctor!! I feel very comfortable in his care

Mar 31, 2025

5.0 stars

I have already recommended to someone.

Mar 29, 2025

5.0 stars

Dr. Orsini provided the best doctor's visit I've had in many years. He was thorough, thoughtful, professional and diagnosed and recommended treatment for an issue with the lower back and spine which other providers had failed to properly diagnose over many years.

Mar 26, 2025

5.0 stars

Good eye contact. Seemed to really care. Took time to make sure I had no unanswered questions.

Mar 16, 2025

5.0 stars

Dr. Orsini is a great listener and explainer.

Mar 16, 2025

5.0 stars

Dr. Orsini was very attentive, caring, knowledgeable, and professional during my examination. He didn't rush me or dismiss my concerns in the least.

Mar 05, 2025

4.8 stars

[...] I would recommend Dr Orsini

Feb 28, 2025

5.0 stars

Good

Feb 28, 2025

5.0 stars

Provided answers to my ?s and gave good advice

Feb 26, 2025

5.0 stars

I would recommend Dr Orsini to all my family and friends. My experience with him was exceptional.

Feb 25, 2025