Adrian Popescu, MD
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Accepting new patients
Sees patients age 18 and up
Penn Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Rittenhouse
Schedule onlineCall 215-893-2600
Penn Medicine Provider

About me

  • Director of Spine Service, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Director of Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Fellowship
  • Physician Co-Lead Neuroscience Spine Service Line
  • Associate Professor of Clinical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Associate Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Anesthesiology and Critical Care

Dr. Popescu specializes in pain management, interventional spine medicine, and spinal disorders.

Recognized by Best Doctors in America 2015 - 2018

Education and training

  • Medical School: Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy
  • Residency: University Hospital of Bucharest
  • Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
  • Fellowship: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

What my patients think about me

Average Rating

708 reviews

Comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Penn Medicine.

November 2025
he's knowledgeable
November 2025
knowledgeable and caring
October 2025
my feeling is a five should not be the top level number he surpasses most doctors in his field, given his level of expertise & his ability to offer a human connection.
October 2025
outside of his infinite medical knowledge and expertise, dr. popescu is diligent in his care and truly is concerned for the wellbeing of all his patients like me .

Insurance accepted

My Locations

Penn Medicine hospital privileges

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
  • Pennsylvania Hospital: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
  • Penn Presbyterian Medical Center: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
  • Penn Medicine Rittenhouse Long-Term Acute Care Hospital
Dr. Popescu is a Penn Medicine physician.

Qualifications and experience

Treatments and Conditions