Physicians' Back Institute: Robert Minkowsky M.D.
About this clinic
30+ years experience. San Francisco osteopathic physicians & specialists in spine, joint & migraine pain management. Accepting new patients.
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Patient reviews
Dr. Robert Minkowsky is excellent. He was able to help me with my upper back and neck pain when two PTs before him and and orthopedic doctor failed to do so. I would highly recommend him.
JD del Alamo • December 2nd, 2025
I have been seeing Dr.Robert Minkowsky for over 3 years for a complex lumbar spine issue. This doctor is by far, the best doctor I know. He is extremely knowledgeable with all facets of the back and approaches everything with his vast experience and whole body approach. His compassion, professionalism and sense of humor bring a smile to my face every time I visit. More importantly, I leave his office feeling better than when I arrived. I owe this man a great deal of gratitude 🙏🏼 thank you.
Traci Passero • November 18th, 2024
I‘m 51, and I was having some pain in my right hip where it felt like the joint was slightly popping out of place, and I would have to sit down for a few minutes until it eased its way back into the correct place. I also had a sort of stuck, painful feeling behind my right knee as well that felt like it was affecting a tendon there. I set up an appointment with Robert Minkowsky, who did a thorough review of everything that could be affecting the area. He gave me about six, simple exercises to strengthen the muscles surrounding it. I told him I had arthritic knees, and he adjusted the exercises to work with that limitation. The exercises were simple enough to complete in about 8 minutes per day. The first day after I first did the exercises, the stuck feeling behind my knee disappeared and has not returned. So I was pretty impressed with that! I did the exercises nearly daily for a month before I went back for a follow-up. Dr. Minkowsky tested my strength, and we could both tell it had really improved since my previous visit. He gave me a few, more advanced exercises to replace the first set, and told me I didn‘t need to come back unless I have a problem. My hip joint has not popped out of place since the first week doing the exercises, and my knee is totally fine. So thanks, Dr. Robert! I was afraid I would need a hip replacement or something, but it was just muscle weakness, and I was pleasantly surprised with the easy fix.
Kathy Cooke • January 14th, 2025