Dr. Stanton's care is centered around providing accurate information based on science, technology, and experience, to ensure full patient understanding of their condition. This includes both non-operative and surgical interventions. As a sports medicine physician, he incorporates the team concept through all aspects of the care of his patients. Dr. Stanton believe the success of any treatment intervention require an understanding and collaboration between all members of the team, including the patient, physician, family members, physical therapist, and primary care physicians. By creating a scenario where everyone feels that they are on the same page, patients will experience a more successful outcome as well as a more positive overall experience.
Dr. Michael Stanton is a Sports Medicine fellowship-trained Orthopedic Surgeon who serves as the current Director of Sports Medicine for Rochester Regional Health. Dr. Stanton is a Rochester native who graduated from Honeoye Falls-Lima High School. He then received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Rochester Institute of Technology. While at RIT, he played 4 years of Varsity Basketball. After college, he traveled to Syracuse, NY, for medical school at SUNY Upstate Medical University, where he earned his Doctor of Medicine. Returning to the Rochester area, he completed 5 years of Orthopaedic Surgery residency training at the University of Rochester. To enhance his sports medicine knowledge and training, Dr. Stanton completed a Sports Medicine Fellowship at the world-renowned Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles, CA. During this fellowship, he assisted with coverage of professional and Division I collegiate games, including the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Kings, University of Southern California, and Loyola Marymount University. Currently, Dr. Stanton provides Orthopaedic surgical care for Rochester Institute of Technology as well as several local high school athletic programs.
Dr. Stanton enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. He remains active in athletics in his community including coaching multiple sports at the youth level.
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