Overview of Dr. Rothrock
I am a neurosurgeon with specialized interest and training in the surgical and radiation-based treatment of spinal tumors, as well as degenerative spinal deformity. I have completed fellowships in both minimally invasive and reconstructive spine surgery and spinal oncology.
I remain committed to academic medicine, and have an appointment as Assistant Professor of Translational Medicine and Neurosurgery at the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at Florida International University.
I wake up every day with a sense of responsibility and purpose to give patients hope and a plan of action during what might be the most difficult moment of their lives. I strive to help patients understand their conditions and treatment plans, advocate for themselves in the healthcare system, and preserve a meaningful quality of life.
Office
6200 Sunset Drive
Miami, FL 33143
Education & Training
- University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemFellowship, Neurosurgical Spine Surgery, 2020 - 2021
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2014 - 2021
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterFellowship, Neurosurgical Oncology, 2019 - 2019
- Albert Einstein College of MedicineClass of 2014, MD, Alpha Omea Alpha
- University of Pennsylvania B.A., Magna Cum Laude, 2004 - 2008
Certifications & Licensure
- FL State Medical License 2020 - 2027
- NY State Medical License 2019 - 2021
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Kalmon Post Resident Publication Award Mount Sinai Department of Neurosurgery, 2020
- Columbia University Doris Duke Clinical Research Fellow in Neurological Surgery Doris Duke Charitable Foundation
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy Versus Conventional Radiation Therapy for Painful Spinal Metastases: A Comparative Analysis of Randomized Trials and Practical Cons...Omer Gal, Robert J Rothrock, Alonso N Gutierrez, Minesh P Mehta, Rupesh Kotecha
Practical Radiation Oncology. 2024-07-06 - Prophylactic Radiotherapy Of MInimally Symptomatic Spinal Disease (PROMISSeD): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.Robert J Rothrock, Ahmad Ozair, Maria C Avendano, Susana Herrera, Haley Appel
Trials. 2024-01-12 - 2 citationsInitial experience with minimally invasive endoscopic evacuation of intracerebral hemorrhage in the setting of radiographic herniation.Muhammad Ali, Georgios A Maragkos, Kurt A Yaeger, Alexander J Schupper, Trevor A Hardigan
Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases. 2023-10-01
Journal Articles
- Convection-enhanced delivery of etoposide is effective against murine proneural glioblastomaSonabend AM1, Carminucci AS, Amendolara B, Bansal M, Leung R, Lei L, Realubit R, Li H, Karan C, Yun J, Showers C, Rothcock R, O J, Califano A, Canoll P, Bruce JN., Neuro Oncol., 3/16/2014
Press Mentions
- Is Earlier Better? Clinical Trial Explores Early Radiation Therapy as Protective Treatment Against High-Risk Spine MetastasesOctober 19th, 2022
- Baptist Health’s Miami Neuroscience Institute Names Director of Spinal OncologyAugust 19th, 2021
- Robert J. Rothrock, M.D., Joins Baptist Health’s Miami Neuroscience Institute as Neurosurgical Director of Spinal OncologyAugust 18th, 2021
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Other Languages
- Spanish
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