Welcome to the Department of Orthopaedics

Welcome to the Department of Orthopaedics

The Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation is the largest and most comprehensive orthopaedic group in the Rochester, NY nine-county region. We have nearly forty sub-specialists with expertise spanning every area of orthopaedics. Most of our specialists have completed extensive subspecialty training (know as a fellowship) in their respective areas of orthopaedics.

Our patient care orthopaedic subspecialty areas encompass:

Adult Reconstruction, (Evarts Joint Center); Bone Health, Osteoporosis; Foot and Ankle; Hand and Wrist; Orthopaedic Oncology; Urgent Care; Pediatric Orthopaedics; Shoulder and Elbow; Spine; Sports Medicine; and Trauma, Fracture Care.

Our Center for Musculoskeletal Research is making breakthrough discoveries for clinical application. We have been the nation’s top NIH funded Orthopaedic department since 2006.

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Expert Opinion

Dr. Elfar At
Lakeside Hospital

John C. Elfar, MD

Treating hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder problems.

 

Physician Spotlight

Dr. Susan Bukata, MD

Seeks clues as to what causes bone dysfunction.

 

Patient Stories

Danielle O'Grady

After tragedy, Danielle learns to sing again.