RishiBalkissoonMD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Rochester, NY

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma

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Office
601 Elmwood Ave
# 665
Rochester, NY 14642
Phone+1 585-341-9640

Fax+1 585-341-0600

Summary

Dr. Rishi Balkissoon, MD is a board certified orthopedic surgeon in Rochester, New York. He is currently licensed to practice medicine in New York, Virginia, and Illinois. He is affiliated with Strong Memorial Hospital of the University of Rochester, Highland Hospital, and F. F. Thompson Hospital.

Education & Training

Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2009 - 2014
Howard University College of MedicineClass of 2009

Certifications & Licensure

NY State Medical License 2015 - 2026
VA State Medical License 2023 - 2024
IL State Medical License 2014 - 2017
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Association of Geographic Social Vulnerability with Race-Based Differences in the Utilization of Total Hip Arthroplasty Surgeries for Medicare Beneficiaries.
Jordan Cruse, Derek Schloemann, Elizabeth Danielson, Benjamin Ricciardi, Patricia Franklin
The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2024-11-30
Sleeve gastrectomy prior to primary total hip and total knee arthroplasty is associated with increased risk of early complications.
Nikhil Ailaney, Paul G Guirguis, John G Ginnetti, Rishi Balkissoon, Thomas G Myers
The Bone & Joint Journal. 2024-09-01
CORR Insights®: Racial and Ethnic Minorities Underrepresented in Pain Management Guidelines for Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Meta-Analysis.
Rishi Balkissoon
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 2024-09-01

Press Mentions

Thompson Health Expanding Orthopaedic CareSeptember 3rd, 2020