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Dr. Richard Rolnick, MD

Physiatrist, Specialist

Houston, TX

39 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Rolnick, Physiatrist in Houston, TX?

    Dr. Richard Rolnick, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 39 years. Dr. Rolnick completed his residency at Baylor Coll Of Med, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Elmhurst Hosp Ctr-Mt Sinai, Internal Medicine. Dr. Rolnick is fluent in English, Hebrew, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rolnick’s office at (713) 744-2000.

    Where did Dr. Rolnick go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Baylor Coll Of Med, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Elmhurst Hosp Ctr-Mt Sinai, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: University De San Carlos, Fac De Cien Med, Guatemala

    What languages does Dr. Rolnick speak?

    Dr. Rolnick and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Hebrew
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Rolnick typically treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Rolnick 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. Rolnick. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Wasting in Multiple Areas
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Generalized Muscle Atrophy
    • Widespread Muscle Loss
    • Muscle Shrinkage in Multiple Sites

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6259: Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, multiple sites

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Blood Clot in Brain
    • Brain Bleed
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I63412: Cerebral infarction due to embolism of left middle cerebral artery
    • I63411: Cerebral infarction due to embolism of right middle cerebral artery
    • I615: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, intraventricular

    Also known as:

    • Having a Left Artificial Hip Joint
    • Having a Right Artificial Hip Joint
    • Hip Replacement
    • Left hip replacement
    • Left hip prosthesis
    • Artificial left hip
    • Right hip replacement
    • Right hip prosthesis
    • Artificial right hip

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z96642: Presence of left artificial hip joint
    • Z96641: Presence of right artificial hip joint

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Rolnick typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Rolnick may include:

    Please contact Dr. Rolnick's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Rolnick accept my insurance?

    Please contact Dr. Rolnick's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.

    Where is Dr. Rolnick's office located?

    Dr. Richard Rolnick's Primary Practice

    10910 S Gessner Rd # 710330

    Houston, TX 77071

    (713) 744-2000

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    Dr. Richard Rolnick's Practice 2

    21720 Kingsland Blvd Ste 102

    Katy, TX 77450

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    What is Dr. Rolnick's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Rolnick's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124022868.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rolnick?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rolnick

    What is Dr. Richard Rolnick's specialty?

    Dr. Rolnick is a Physiatrist near Houston, TX.

    What does a Physiatrist do?

    Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

    Is Dr. Richard Rolnick affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Rolnick is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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

    When to see a Physiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Physiatrist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Richard Rolnick accepting new patients in Houston, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Rolnick is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Richard Rolnick offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Rolnick's office at (713) 744-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Rolnick?

    Please contact Dr. Rolnick's office at (713) 744-2000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Rolnick's office located?

    Dr. Rolnick's offices are located in Houston, TX and Katy, TX.