Visit RCO News for upcoming Presentations
Rapid Diagnosis.
Exceptional Care.
Welcome Relief.
End suffering and start living again
(585) 218-4337
Rochester Community Orthopaedics - providing one-on-one pain relief for people of all ages
Who is Rochester Community Orthopaedics?
We are a group of board certified and board qualified orthopaedic surgeons who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal problems over wide range of conditions and injuries. We treat our patients with respect and are proud of the results we achieve using our knowledge and years of experience.
General Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
We’ll treat your long-term, chronic and immediate general concerns as well as ensuring that athletes and sports fans are able to get back on track.
Upper and Lower Limbs Treatment
From tennis elbow to foot, fractures and injuries, our exceptional knowledge and state-of-the-art treatments allow us to effectively diagnose and alleviate your condition.
Adult Reconstructive Surgery
Working closely with Rochester General Hospital, we specialize in hip and knee replacements that help arthritis sufferers regain their quality of life.
We’re the team you can trust
Your progress will always be monitored
by one of our surgeons
David Carrier, MD
Dr. Carrier is a specialist in hip and knee replacements, rotator cuff repairs, knee and shoulder arthroscopies, ACL reconstructions and fracture repair.
Matthew Bessette, MD
Dr. Bessette is a specialist in hip, knee, and shoulder arthroscopy. He cares for a wide spectrum of orthopaedic conditions including sports injuries, joint replacement, rotator cuff injuries, and fracture care.
Gary Bessette, MD
Dr. Bessette holds a Fellowship in Sports Medicine and was team physician for the University of Minnesota. He has a deep understanding of the latest arthroscopic surgical techniques for the knee and shoulder.
Rola Rashid, MD
Dr. Rashid deals with orthopaedic conditions from minor hand surgery to total joint reconstruction. Her main area of expertise is in fractures, arthroscopy, rotator cuff repairs and hip and knee replacements.
Abby R. Millner, RPA-C
Abby joined Rochester Community Orthpaedics in June of 2015. She is a graduate of Penfield High School and went on to attend Daemen College in Amherst, NY receiving a Bachelor and Masters Degree in Physician Assistant studies in 2005. Abby has been employed at Rochester General Hospital in the Orthopedic Surgery department between 2005 and 2015 and has also worked in upper extremity and spine specialty private practices in the area. She is currently a Clinical Instructor within the MT Physician Assistant Program and a member of the Rochester Regional Physician Assistant Society.
Rochester Community Orthopaedics are well placed to serve the residents of Rochester, NY and the surrounding areas. If muscular or joint pain are making your life unbearable, don’t suffer in silence.Help is just a phone call away.
