Jason M. Rotoli, MD

Dr. Rotoli is an associate professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Rochester Medical Center and serves as the associate residency program director for the Emergency Medicine Residency Program. He earned his medical degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo and completed his emergency medicine residency at the same institution, serving as chief resident from 2011 to 2012. ​

Dr. Rotoli is dedicated to addressing health disparities among marginalized populations, particularly Deaf American Sign Language users. He directs the Deaf Health Pathways humanities elective at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, focusing on health disparities in the Deaf community and teaching American Sign Language. Fluent in ASL, he actively engages with the Rochester Deaf community and collaborates with Partners in Deaf Health, a nonprofit organization promoting awareness of healthcare needs for culturally Deaf individuals. ​

In 2016, Dr. Rotoli joined the Academy for Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Medicine (ADIEM) and has since delivered annual didactic sessions on cultural awareness of underrepresented populations. In 2017, he founded the Accommodations Committee, advocating for individuals requiring accommodations related to physical, spatial, temporal, or language needs.​

Dr. Rotoli's research interests include Deaf health and education, health disparities, and health literacy. He has published on topics such as deaf culture awareness among emergency department providers and the implications of inadequate communication in emergency care for deaf and hard-of-hearing patients. ​

His contributions have been recognized with awards including the Kluge Trauma and Emergency Medical Service Award in 2021 and being named a Top Cited Author in 2023.