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Dr. Lawrence Rinsky, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 77
Dr. Lawrence Rinsky, MD
4.7 (14 Ratings)

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Dr. Lawrence Rinsky, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Palo Alto, CA.
Dr. Lawrence Rinsky, MD
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Dr. Lawrence Rinsky, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 77
Palo Alto, CA
Accepting new patients
53 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Lawrence Rinsky, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Palo Alto, CA.

About

Dr. Rinsky graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1971 and completed a residency at Stanford.Dr. Lawrence Rinsky, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Palo Alto, CA and has 53 years experience. Dr. Rinsky currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital, Dominican Hospital, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford and Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley. Dr. Rinsky has experience treating conditions like Scoliosis and Spine Deformities among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Rinsky received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 14 times. Dr. Rinsky's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Rinsky also speaks Spanish. Dr. Rinsky is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Enter a condition or procedure
Scoliosis
Spine Deformities
Hip Dysplasia
Scoliosis
Spine Deformities
Hip Dysplasia
Ankle Fracture
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Broken Arm
Cerebral Palsy
Clavicle Fracture
Difficulty With Walking
Femur Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Genu Valgum
Humerus Fracture
Joint Pain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Patellar Disorders
Shoulder Fracture
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Spondylolisthesis
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Avascular Necrosis
Bunion
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Bursitis
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Chronic Neck Pain
Clubfoot
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Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Congenital Hand Anomaly
Degenerative Disc Disease
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
Elbow Sprain
Femoral Neck Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Ganglion Cyst
Genu Varum
Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Impingement
Hip Sprain
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spina Bifida
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Marfan Syndrome
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Muscle Cramping
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myelopathy
Myositis Ossificans
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Ottos Pelvis
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Sever's Disease
Shoulder Dislocation
Snapping Hip
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spina Bifida
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Torticollis
Trigger Finger
Vertebral Column Tumors
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Achilles Tenotomy
ACL Surgery
Arthrocentesis
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Dislocation Treatment
Foot Dislocation Treatment Open
Hand Tendon Repair
Herniated Disc Surgery
Hip Dislocation
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Lateral Retinaculum Patella Release
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Peripheral Nerve Block
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Fusion
Spine Fracture Treatment
Steroid Injection
Trigger Finger Release

Insurance Accepted

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  • Medicaid
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Cigna
  • Large Group PPO
  • Select Plus HMO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Aetna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Gold 80 EPO AI-AN (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
  • Guardian
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Choice Care PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Stanford Rehabilitation Clinic
    730 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304
  2. 2 Stanford Hospital and Clinics
    300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305
  3. 3 Child And Adolescent Mental Health-Stanford Children's Health Specialty Services-Sunnyvale
    1195 W Fremont Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94087

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rinsky
4.7
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Jan 04, 2022
Dr. Rinsky is the reason I can walk today. He is my hero.
Tracy Emerson — Jan 04, 2022
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
    1971
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Stanford
    1976
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Eduardo Luque Visiting Fellowship Pedi Ortho Spine Deformity , Sept-Nov, 1983
    1983
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Lawrence Rinsky, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rinsky's profile.

Dr. Rinsky frequently treats the following conditions: Scoliosis and Spine Deformities. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Lawrence Rinsky, MD is affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital, Dominican Hospital, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford and Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley.

Yes, Dr. Lawrence Rinsky, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Good Samaritan Hospital

    2425 Samaritan Dr, San Jose, CA

  • Dominican Hospital

    1555 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA

  • Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

    725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA

  • Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley

    5555 W Las Positas Blvd, Pleasanton, CA