Richard W. Rosenquist, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 216.445.7370
- Desk:
- 216.445.8388
- Fax:
- 216.636.1446
Treatment & Services
- Celiac Plexus Block
- Cervical Epidural Injections
- Cervical Facet Joint Block
- Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Radiofrequency Ablation
- Discograms
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Facet Median Nerve Branch Block
- Genicular Radiofrequency Ablation
- Joint Injections
- Neck Pain Treatment
- Occipital Nerve Block
- Pain Management
- Peripheral Nerve Blocks
- Placement of Cervical Tunneled Epidural Catheter
- Rheumatoid Arthritis: How to Treat
- Second Opinion Neuropathic Pain
- Selective Nerve Root Injection
- Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Splanchnic Nerve Block
- Sympathetic Nerve Blocks
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Abdominal Pain
- Arthritis
- Back Pain in Athletes
- Bursitis
- Cancer Pain
- Chronic Back Pain
- Chronic Myofascial Pain (CMP)
- Chronic Neuropathic Pain
- Coccydynia
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
- Facet Joint Syndrome
- Fibromyalgia
- Hemophilia
- Herniated Disc
- Joint Pain
- Knee Injuries
- Lower Back Pain
- Musculoskeletal Pain
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome
- Neck Pain
- Nerve Injuries
- Neuropathic Pain
- Neuropathy
- Neuropathy - Diabetic
- Occipital Headache
- Osteoporosis
- Overuse Syndrome
- Phantom Limb Pain
- Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
- Post-Regional Anesthesia Nerve Injuries
- Post-Surgical Pain Syndromes
- Radiculopathy
- Raynaud's Phenomenon
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Sciatica
- Shingles (Varicella-Zoster Virus)
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spondylitis
- Spondylosis
- Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Vertebral Compression Fracture
- Whiplash
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View All PlansAbout Richard W. Rosenquist, MD
Richard W. Rosenquist, MD, was appointed Chairman of the Department of Pain Management in the Anesthesiology Institute in July 2011. Dr. Rosenquist comes to Cleveland Clinic from the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, where he served as Professor of Anesthesiology and Director of the Pain Medicine Division.
Dr. Rosenquist received his medical degree in 1984 from Northwestern University in Chicago, where he continued his residency training. He completed a fellowship in Regional Anesthesia/Pain and Critical Care at Grady Memorial Hospital/Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, and joined the faculty there.
He returned to Chicago in 1990 as an Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology, Director, Acute Pain Control Service and Director, Center for Pain Management and Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Illinois, College of Medicine before moving to Iowa in 1997.
Dr. Rosenquist is a Past-President of the American Society of Regional Anesthesia (ASRA) and has served on the ASRA Board of Directors. He currently is Chair of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Committee on Pain Medicine and as a member of the ASA Committee on Economics. He also is Vice-Chair of the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) Pain Medicine Examination Committee.
Dr. Rosenquist’s areas of interest include myofascial pain, CRPS/RSD, neuropathic pain, cancer pain, sports-related pain, low back pain, acute postoperative pain, regional anesthesia and analgesia. His office phone number is 216.445.8388.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2011
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Grady Memorial Hospital
Pain and Critical Care Medicine
Atlanta,
GA
1988
Residency - Northwestern University, Foster McGaw Medical Center
Anesthesiology
Chicago,
IL
1987
Internship - Evanston Hospital
Anesthesiology
Evanston,
IL
1985
Medical Education - Northwestern University
Chicago,
IL
1984
Undergraduate - North Park College
Natural Science
Chicago,
IL
1980
Certifications
- Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine
- Anesthesiology
Research & Publications
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As of 9/5/2024, Dr. Rosenquist has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.
Fiduciary Role. Dr. Rosenquist serves in a fiduciary capacity, such as an elected officer, director or chief medical officer, for the following companies or other entities:
- Southern Sports Medicine Company, LLC
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97 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
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Explains | 4.8 | |
Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
27 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Sep 9, 2024
Dr Rosenquist was amazing , can truly tell he wants to help and see his patients get well or better .
Reviewed on Aug 19, 2024
Pain management by Dr Richard Rosenquist has been amazing. He fixed the pain in my knee so I can get up and move around. God Bless everyone there at the Pailn Msnagement. Fantastic
Reviewed on Aug 5, 2024
Very nice customer service always at the front desk. The doctor's Very nice and the nurse is very Very nice too. Great service.
Reviewed on Aug 5, 2024
My doctor is a wonderful person, very caring. Very attentive answer your questions completely. He is a great doctor
Reviewed on Aug 2, 2024
Dr. Rosenquist is a very caring and compassionate physician and person.
Reviewed on Jul 29, 2024
I have immense confidence in Dr. Rosenquist.
Reviewed on Jul 26, 2024
Dr Rosenquist is one of the best doctors I have Ever had.
Reviewed on Jul 26, 2024
Dr. Rosenquest is the best,along with his staff
Reviewed on Jun 28, 2024
Dr Rosenquist is the best . Puts you at ease, explains everything.
Reviewed on Apr 29, 2024
I scheduled with Dr. Rosenquist at the first available appointment and drove from Florida to meet with him.
Reviewed on Apr 29, 2024
I have the upmost respect for Dr. Rosenquist and his opinion.
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2024
When I arrived on 3/25 they said I wasn't scheduled for my follow up from 9 weeks prior procedure day. I waited in waiting room for short of 3.5 hours to see doctor. Wasn't a pleasant appointment day. Staff was kind.
Reviewed on Mar 18, 2024
Best doctor ever!!
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2024
Both Dr. Rosenquist and his student assistant were wonderful. They spent enough time with me to understand the issues that I am having. I left with a sense of confidence that they can help me with these issues.
Reviewed on Mar 1, 2024
Dr. Rosenquist Is an excellent practitioner! I'm so grateful to have him as my physician.
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2024
In my opinion. DR.ROSENQUIST IS an excellent physician,very personable and engaging.
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2024
Dr.Rosenquist is a keeper!!!
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2024
I was quite pleased with the Dr. He requested that I return in 1-2 weeks for treatment. Unfortunately, my treatment couldn't be scheduled until March 6.
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2024
Dr. Rosenquist gave me an accurate diagnosis after I'd been misdiagnosed by multiple providers for 9 months.
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2023
Dr. Rosenquist is the one doctor that I completely trust. He has been honest with my diagnosis and has kept me apprised of my changing care needs. I've only had one other doctor (1980's) give me such excellent care.
Reviewed on Dec 26, 2023
Very professional and caring dr. I was very comfortable with him.
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2023
Dr. Rosenquist is a wonderful physician; very caring, knowledgeable, understanding and he listens with compassion The Clinic is very lucky to have him!
Reviewed on Oct 23, 2023
The doctor was very thorough. When I asked to please do the procedure he went and got his supervisor to explain to me why I couldn't get it that day. Very nicely explained. I am concerned if I will have wait a along time to get another appointment.
Reviewed on Oct 23, 2023
My experience with everyone at Cleveland Clinic was exemplary from the first person with whom I spoke, of course, Dr. Rosenquist answered all my questions and gave me excellent advice. Even the shuttle bus driver was friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on Oct 20, 2023
The staff was wonderful, polite and very efficient. I was very comfortable with the doctor. The experience was pleasant.
Reviewed on Oct 6, 2023
Dr. Rosenquist is amazing! He is so kind and attentive.
Reviewed on Sep 25, 2023
Dr Rosenquist is the best doctor we have dealt with in Cleveland. So caring and nice. Just a great person