Daniel Alexander, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, Chief Administrative Officer

Dr. Daniel Alexander was the founder of Finger Lakes Bone and Joint and Open MRI of the Finger Lakes. He sold the practice and the Open MRI to Rochester Regional Health in 2016. Born and raised in Buffalo and a former Lieutenant in the Buffalo Fire Department, Dr. Alexander received his medical degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo. His orthopedic training was completed at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan.

Dr. Alexander specializes in joint replacement surgery, sports surgery, including arthroscopy of the shoulder and knee and rotator cuff repair. He also specializes in orthopedic trauma, hand surgery, and takes care of many work related injuries. In 2022, he joined Auburn Orthopedic Specialists Practice (AOS), affiliated with Auburn Community Hospital. He continues to provide high-level orthopedic care as part of an active and growing orthopedic group. Dr. Alexander resides locally with his wife Gail and his four children.

As a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Dr. Daniel Alexander stays on the cutting edge of Orthopedic care in the Finger Lakes. Besides being an Orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Alexander’s personal passion is helping the underprivileged.

Most recently Newark-Wayne Community Hospital has named their E.R. department after Dr. Daniel Alexander after contributing one of the largest donations in its history. The hospital is paying tribute to one of the community’s most respected and accomplished physicians. Dr. Alexander also recently started a scholarship program at the University at Buffalo Medical School, his alma mater which allows students from the inner city to attend UB Medical School. He and his wife Gail also helped build a new community center in Seneca Babcock, his childhood neighborhood in Buffalo, NY. He was also involved in the building of Geneva, NY Boys and Girls Club.

Dr. Daniel Alexander is a Rosa Robotics Knee Replacement Practitioner

Education: University At Buffalo State University Of New York School Of Medicine (1999)

Internship: Henry Ford Hospital (2000)

Residency: Henry Ford Hospital Orthopedics (2004)

Board Certifications: Orthopedic Surgery

Memberships & Affiliations: International Congress for Joint Reconstruction, Member

Awards and Accomplishments

• Has performed most ROSA robotic total knee replacements in NY State
• Healthgrades Honor Roll
• Chair, UB’s Boldly Buffalo Campaign
• Chair of Orthopedics, Rochester Regional Health Eastern Region
• Inventor of the Year 2001 Intramedullary Nail
• Top one percentage for orthopedic surgery by volume

John E. Klibanoff, MD, Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dr. Klibanoff brings a wealth of experience from Western New York Orthopaedics, a Rochester Regional Health System practice in Rochester, N.Y. His educational background includes a medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School and Orthopaedic Residency training at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN. In addition, Dr. Klibanoff is a retired Lieutenant Colonel and decorated veteran having in the active U.S. Army and Reserve from 1990-2005.

Previously Attending Surgeon and owner of Orthopaedic Associates of Rochester, and for the past five years lead Orthopaedic Surgeon at Rochester Regional Orthopaedics at Ridgeway and Linden Oaks Medical Centers, Dr. Klibanoff’s expertise spans Joint Reconstruction, Limb Reconstruction, Sports Injury, and Trauma. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Dr. John Klibanoff is a Persona IQ Smart Knee Practitioner

Serving Rochester & Surrounding Regions!

Located within Rochester Brain & Spine

400 Red Creek Dr, Suite 120

Rochester, NY 14623

For Rochester appointments:

585-572-6016

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Education: University of Massachusetts Medical School

Residency: University of Minnesota

Board Certifications: Orthopaedic Surgery

Memberships: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Robert Nolan, MD, Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Dr. Nolan is a board certified, fellowship trained, Orthopedic Spine surgeon. He received his medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University, and a fellowship and his residency training in orthopaedic spine surgery and orthopaedic surgery at the University of Buffalo Medical School. He has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Nolan specializes in neurological surgery, orthopedic surgery and orthopedic spine surgery including adult degenerative spinal surgery, spinal deformity surgery, spine trauma and less invasive spinal procedures.

Dr. Kathi F. Teixeira, MD, Hand Surgeon

Dr. Teixeira is a Board Certified Orthopaedist, specializing in the hand and wrist. She received her MD from SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse and completed her residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Albany Medical College. Dr. Teixeira did a fellowship in Hand/Microsurgery at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

Dr. Teixeira’s contact number and location is different from the main AOS practice:

Location: 77 Nelson Street, Suite 210, Auburn, NY 13021

Contact Number: 315-253-1895

Education: SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY

Fellowship: Hand / Microsurgery, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA

Residency: Orthopedic Surgery, Albany Medical College, Albany, NY

Board Certifications: Orthopedic Surgery

Maria Iannolo, MD, Trauma Surgeon

Dr. Iannolo is an orthopedic trauma surgeon who treats fractures in patients of all ages, with a particular interest in pelvic fractures and complex peri-articular fractures. She also specializes in treating fractures that heal incorrectly, with training in post-traumatic limb reconstruction and hip and knee arthroplasty.

Location: 77 Nelson Street, Suite 120, Auburn, NY 13021

Education: Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington D.C.

Fellowship: Orthopedic Trauma, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY

Residency: Orthopedic Surgery, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY

Board Certifications: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Christopher Wang, DO, Sports Surgeon

Dr. Christopher Wang is an orthopedic surgeon with a subspecialty in sports medicine. He trained in Fort Lauderdale, FL, for residency and did his fellowship for sports medicine in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Wang grew up in San Diego, California, and received his undergraduate degree in biological sciences from the University of California, Irvine. Along with his experience in general orthopedic care, he has a special interest in sports-related injuries and treatment. He has experience covering the Pittsburgh Pirates, USA Rugby, USL Soccer, and high school football during his fellowship year. Dr. Wang has as focus on shoulder, hip, and knee injuries and is trained in a variety of arthroscopic and open procedures for these areas. He also has training in shoulder replacement surgeries for trauma or arthritis.

Location: Auburn Memorial Medical Building, Suite 130

Education: Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida (2011-2015)

Fellowship: Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (2020-2021)

Residency: Orthopedic Surgery, Broward Health Medical Center (2015-2020)

Memberships: American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy Association of North America, American Osteopathic Academy

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