Dr. Lawrence Rinsky, MD
Dr. Lawrence Rinsky, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Palo Alto, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1971. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Good Samaritan Hospital and Dominican Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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As a pediatric orthopaedist practicing for over 38 years at a University teaching hospital, I rely on my experience , as well as that of my many colleagues both here in CA, as well as throughout the world to inform my treatment choices. As a general...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
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Eduardo Luque Visiting Fellowship Pedi Ortho Spine Deformity , Sept-nov, 1983
Fellowship Hospital, 1983Stanford
Residency Hospital, 1976University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine
Medical School, 1971University Of Cincinnati / Main Campus
Undergraduate School, 1967University Of Cincinnati
Undergraduate School, 1967
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Learn more about medical license public record checkCalifornia Orthopaedic Association, Member
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Lima , Peru InstitutoPeruano de Seguridad Social, 1998
Lima , Peru InstitutoPeruano de Seguridad Social, 2005
Greenville Shriner's Hospital
China Yantai San Hospital, 2009
Tianjin Orthopaedic Hospital, 2005
China Yantai San Hospital, 2010
Visiting Professorships UCSD Children's, 2007
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- Recipient of 33
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
70%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well5% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
- View all patient feedback
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
Compare with other Orthopedic Surgeons
Compare Dr. Rinsky with our nearby Orthopedic Surgeons at Good Samaritan Hospital.
Make an appointment at Good Samaritan Hospital today at
(408) 692-3091.
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