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Dr. Paul Tortolani, MD

Dr. Paul Tortolani, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Paul Tortolani, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Towson, MD and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from CORNELL UNIVERSITY / NEW YORK STATE STATUTORY COLLEGES in 1997. He is affiliated with medical facilities University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center and MedStar Union Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 36 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (36 reviews)

Office Hours

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

Closed

Wednesday

8 am
to
4 pm

Thursday

Closed

Friday

Closed

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed
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7505 Osler Dr
Towson, MD 21204

Locations

The Spine Institute at UM St. Joseph

The Spine Institute at UM St. Joseph7505 Osler Dr Towson, MD 21204
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    • Mon: closed
    • Tue: closed
    • Wed: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Thu: closed
    • Fri: closed
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions
New Patient?
(410) 204-2658

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Tortolani specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Tortolani's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tortolani

4.8

36 ratings, 13 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Marco Bevilacqua – Jun 12, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Glenn Quinting – Dec 12, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ed Fowler III – Jun 18, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Tina – Feb 23, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ron – Jan 08, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 25, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 30, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 24, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 10, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Elliot Shefrin – Nov 30, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
BlueJana in Baltimore, MD – Jan 03, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
13 people found this helpful
Helpful
Victor M in Baltimore Md – Apr 20, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
12 people found this helpful
Helpful
Valerie Miller in Jarrettsville, MD – Feb 25, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Paul Tortolani, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Towson, MD and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from CORNELL UNIVERSITY / NEW YORK STATE STATUTORY COLLEGES in 1997. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more
  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Johns Hopkins University School Med

    Residency Hospital
  • Cornell University / New York State Statutory Colleges

    Medical School, 1997
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center

    7601 Osler Dr
    Towson, MD 21204
    Recipient of 37
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    14% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • MedStar Union Memorial Hospital

    201 E University Pkwy
    Baltimore, MD 21218
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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