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Who is Dr. Rinsky, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Lawrence Rinsky, MD is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Rinsky graduated from University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine and completed his residency at Stanford Univ Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery; Stanford Univ Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Rinsky is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rinsky’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rinsky’s office at (650) 497-8263.
Where did Dr. Rinsky go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Stanford Univ Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery; Stanford Univ Hosp, General Surgery | Stanford University Program
Medical School: University of Cincinnati Coll of Med, Cincinnati Oh | University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine
Is Dr. Rinsky board certified in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Lawrence Rinsky, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Rinsky speak?
Dr. Rinsky and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Rinsky treat?
As a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Rinsky diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Rinsky. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Scoliosis
- Adolescent Scoliosis of Mid-Back
- Neuromuscular Scoliosis
- Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
- Juvenile Scoliosis of Mid-Back
- Idiopathic Scoliosis
- Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
- Scoliosis in Children and Teens
- Curved Spine
- Spinal Curvature
- Backbone Curve
- Thoracolumbar Adolescent Scoliosis
- Teen Mid-Back Curve
- Idiopathic Adolescent Scoliosis
- Scoliosis from nerve problems
- Scoliosis from muscle problems
- Secondary scoliosis
- Teenage scoliosis
- Scoliosis in teens
- AIS
- Thoracolumbar Juvenile Scoliosis
- Child Mid-Back Curve
- Idiopathic Juvenile Scoliosis
- Scoliosis of unknown cause
- Primary scoliosis
- Unspecified idiopathic scoliosis
- Spinal Curve from Nerve/Muscle Issues
- Neurological Scoliosis
- Muscle-Related Spinal Curve
ICD-10 Codes:
- M419: Scoliosis, unspecified
- M41125: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, thoracolumbar region
- M4145: Neuromuscular scoliosis, thoracolumbar region
- M41124: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, thoracic region
- M41115: Juvenile idiopathic scoliosis, thoracolumbar region
- M4120: Other idiopathic scoliosis, site unspecified
- M4140: Neuromuscular scoliosis, site unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Hip Deformity at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Congenital Hip Malformation
- Birth Defect of Hip
- Abnormal Hip Development
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q6589: Other specified congenital deformities of hip
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Unequal Limb Length
- Bone Disease
- Limb Length Discrepancy
- Leg Length Inequality
- Arm Length Difference
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2170: Unequal limb length (acquired), unspecified site
Also known as:
- Congenital Scoliosis
- Birth Defects
- Scoliosis at Birth
- Spinal Curve Birth Defect
- Congenital Spinal Deformity
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q763: Congenital scoliosis due to congenital bony malformation
Also known as:
- Foot Birth Defects
- Birth Defects
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Congenital Foot Deformities
- Foot Malformations at Birth
- Deformed Feet at Birth
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q6689: Other specified congenital deformities of feet
Also known as:
- Musculoskeletal Screening
- Health Screening
- Bone and Muscle Check-up
- Joint Health Screening
- Orthopedic Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z13828: Encounter for screening for other musculoskeletal disorder
Also known as:
- Other Congenital Spinal Malformations
- Birth Defects
- Spinal birth defects
- Congenital spine abnormalities
- Vertebral malformations
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q7649: Other congenital malformations of spine, not associated with scoliosis
Also known as:
- Spine Deformity at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Congenital Spinal Malformation
- Spinal Birth Defect
- Baby Back Anomaly
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q675: Congenital deformity of spine
Also known as:
- Hereditary Multiple Osteochondromas
- Birth Defects
- Hereditary multiple osteochondromas
- Multiple Congenital Exostoses
- HME
- Bone Spurs
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q786: Multiple congenital exostoses
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
Also known as:
- Lack of Coordination
- Movement Disorder
- Clumsiness
- Ataxia
- Coordination Problems
- Unsteady Movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R278: Other lack of coordination
Also known as:
- Juvenile Spinal Osteochondrosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Childhood Spine Bone Disorder
- Vertebral Osteochondrosis in Children
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4200: Juvenile osteochondrosis of spine, site unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Rinsky perform as a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon?
As a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Lawrence Rinsky may include:
- Allograft Reconstruction
- Ankle Second Opinion
- Arthrodesis
- Arthropathy
- Arthroscopy
- Cartilage Transplantation
- Casting and Splinting
- Deformity Correction (Post Trauma)
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Rinsky's office.
Does Dr. Rinsky accept my insurance?
Dr. Rinsky accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 497-8263 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rinsky accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Rinsky in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
California Water Service Group
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Where is Dr. Rinsky's office located?
Dr. Lawrence Rinsky's Primary Practice
730 Welch Rd Fl First
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650) 497-8263
Recognitions
Publications
Emergency surgical treatment of an ulcerative and hemorrhagic congenital
JOURL OF PEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDICS-PART B, 2013
Kyphectomy in the treatment of patients with myelomeningocele
SPINE JOURL, 2011
Quantifying scoliosis: we are still not there
SPINE JOURL, 2010
Long-term follow-up of the surgical magement of neuropathic arthropathy of the spine.
spine jourl, 2010
Dymic skeletal traction spica casts for paediatric femoral fractures in a resource-limited setting
INTERTIOL ORTHOPAEDICS, 2009
Magnetic resonce imaging-guided closed reduction treatment for developmental dysplasia of the hip
SINGAPORE MEDICAL JOURL, 2009
Dymic magnetic resonce guided treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip
JOURL OF PEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDICS-PART B, 2002
Persol experiences with overseas volunteerism
CLINICAL ORTHOPAEDICS AND RELATED RESEARCH, 2002
Electromyographic test to differentiate mild diplegic cerebral palsy and idiopathic toe-walking
JOURL OF PEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDICS, 2001
Electromyographic differentiation of diplegic cerebral palsy from idiopathic toe walking
JOURL OF PEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDICS, 1999
Alysis of radiographic measurements as prognostic indicators of treatment success
JOURL OF PEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDICS-PART B, 1999
Effectiveness of ice packs in reducing skin temperature under casts
CLINICAL ORTHOPAEDICS AND RELATED RESEARCH, 1996
Erroneous interpretation of magnetic resonce images of a fracture of the first rib with non
jourl of bone and joint surgery. American volume, 1995
GASTROINTESTIL PROBLEMS IN PATIENTS WHO HAVE TYPE-III OSTEOGENESIS IMPERFECTA
JOURL OF BONE AND JOINT SURGERY-AMERICAN VOLUME, 1995
MUSCLE PATHOLOGY AND CLINICAL MEASURES OF DISABILITY IN CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL-PALSY
JOURL OF ORTHOPAEDIC RESEARCH, 1994
USE OF APROTININ TO REDUCE INTRAOPERATIVE BLEEDING
WESTERN JOURL OF MEDICINE, 1993
ADVANCES IN MAGEMENT OF IDIOPATHIC SCOLIOSIS
HOSPITAL PRACTICE, 1992
LONG-TERM SCINTIGRAPHIC APPEARANCE OF EXTREMITIES FOLLOWING BONE
CLINICAL NUCLEAR MEDICINE, 1991
TRANSVERSE CERVICOPERTROCHANTERIC HIP FRACTURE
JOURL OF PEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDICS, 1991
SIMPLE METHOD OF DOCUMENTING METATARSUS ADDUCTUS
JOURL OF PEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDICS, 1991
Arthropathy of the ankle in hemophilia.
jourl of bone and joint surgery. American volume, 1991
SIMULTANEOUS CORRECTION OF PELVIC OBLIQUITY, FRONTAL PLANE
JOURL OF PEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDICS, 1990
ESTABLISHED HIP DISLOCATIONS IN CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL-PALSY
CLINICAL ORTHOPAEDICS AND RELATED RESEARCH, 1990
SURGERY OF SPIL DEFORMITY IN CEREBRAL-PALSY - 12 YEARS IN THE EVOLUTION OF SCOLIOSIS MAGEMENT
CLINICAL ORTHOPAEDICS AND RELATED RESEARCH, 1990
GAIT ELECTROMYOGRAMS AND SURGICAL DECISIONS FOR PARALYTIC DEFORMITIES OF THE FOOT
DEVELOPMENTAL MEDICINE AND CHILD NEUROLOGY, 1989
Trapeziometacarpal abnormalities in Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
jourl of hand surgery, 1989
COMPLICATIONS OF INTRAMEDULLARY RODS IN OSTEOGENESIS IMPERFECTA - BAILEY
JOURL OF PEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDICS, 1988
Orthopaedic aspects of central core disease.
jourl of bone and joint surgery. American volume, 1988
KINGELLA-KINGAE INFECTION IN HEALTHY-CHILDREN
JOURL OF PEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDICS, 1988
NON-UNION OF FRACTURES IN CHILDREN WHO HAVE OSTEOGENESIS IMPERFECTA
JOURL OF BONE AND JOINT SURGERY-AMERICAN VOLUME, 1988
ADOLESCENT IDIOPATHIC SCOLIOSIS
WESTERN JOURL OF MEDICINE, 1988
CHRONIC RECURRENT MULTIFOCAL OSTEOMYELITIS - A DISTINCT CLINICAL ENTITY
JOURL OF PEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDICS, 1986
BALANCE REACTIONS AND EYE HAND COORDITION IN IDIOPATHIC SCOLIOSIS
JOURL OF ORTHOPAEDIC RESEARCH, 1986
SEGMENTAL INSTRUMENTATION WITHOUT FUSION IN CHILDREN WITH PROGRESSIVE SCOLIOSIS
JOURL OF PEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDICS, 1985
COXA MAG FOLLOWING SURGICAL-TREATMENT OF CONGENITAL HIP DISLOCATION
JOURL OF PEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDICS, 1985
COMBINED OCCIPITOATLANTOAXIAL HYPERMOBILITY WITH ANTERIOR AND POSTERIOR ARCH DEFECTS OF THE ATLAS
JOURL OF PEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDICS, 1985
ACETABULAR OSTEOMYELITIS IN CHILDREN
CLINICAL ORTHOPAEDICS AND RELATED RESEARCH, 1984
THE CISTER CHYLI IN ORTHOPEDIC-SURGERY
SPINE, 1983
MOIRE PHOTOTOPOGRAPHY IN THE EVALUATION OF ANTERIOR CHEST WALL DEFORMITIES
JOURL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY, 1981
PERSPECTIVES ON SURGERY FOR SCOLIOSIS IN MENTALLY-RETARDED PATIENTS
ORTHOPEDIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA, 1981
INTRAOPERATIVE SKELETAL SCINTIGRAPHY FOR LOCALIZATION OF OSTEOID-OSTEOMA IN THE SPINE - CASE-REPORT
JOURL OF BONE AND JOINT SURGERY-AMERICAN VOLUME, 1980
COCCIDIOIDOMYCOSIS OF THE SPINE - UNUSUAL ROENTGENOGRAPHIC PRESENTATION
CLINICAL ORTHOPAEDICS AND RELATED RESEARCH, 1979
DOES PERSISTENT FETAL FEMORAL ANTEVERSION CONTRIBUTE TO OSTEO-ARTHRITIS - A PRELIMIRY-REPORT
CLINICAL ORTHOPAEDICS AND RELATED RESEARCH, 1979
MASSIVE ANKYLOSIS FOLLOWING TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY
CLINICAL ORTHOPAEDICS AND RELATED RESEARCH, 1978
GENERAL ORTHOPEDICS - SELECTIVE ARTERIAL EMBOLIZATION FOR HEMORRHAGE FOLLOWING HIP ARTHROPLASTY
CLINICAL ORTHOPAEDICS AND RELATED RESEARCH, 1977
TC-99 BONE SCANNING IN EXPERIMENTAL OSTEOMYELITIS
CLINICAL ORTHOPAEDICS AND RELATED RESEARCH, 1977
FREEMAN-SHELDON (WHISTLING FACE) SYNDROME
JOURL OF BONE AND JOINT SURGERY-AMERICAN VOLUME, 1976
What is Dr. Rinsky's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rinsky's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801942156.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rinsky?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rinsky
What is Dr. Lawrence Rinsky's specialty?
Dr. Rinsky is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon near Palo Alto, CA. An orthopedic surgeon with specialized training in pediatric orthopedics focuses on diagnosing, treating, and managing musculoskeletal issues in infants, children, and adolescents. This includes addressing limb and spine deformities (such as clubfoot and scoliosis), gait abnormalities (like limping), bone and joint infections, and fractures. Contact Dr. Rinsky to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Lawrence Rinsky affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rinsky is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Lawrence Rinsky accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Lawrence Rinsky is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lawrence Rinsky offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rinsky's office at (650) 497-8263 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lawrence Rinsky?
Please contact Dr. Rinsky's office at (650) 497-8263 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Lawrence Rinsky have?
Dr. Lawrence Rinsky is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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