Adrian Popescu, MD
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Adrian Popescu, MD

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Accepting new patients
Sees patients age 18 and up
Penn Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Rittenhouse
Headshot of Adrian Popescu, MD
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
  • Professor of Clinical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Associate Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Anesthesiology and Critical Care
  • Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care

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

My education and training

  • Carol Davila University of Medicine and PharmacyMedical School
  • University Hospital of BucharestResidency
  • University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency
  • University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship

Spoken languages

English
English
Română
Romanian

Reviews

Average Rating

898 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.

Anonymous
October 2026
Cause he's nice and understanding
Anonymous
October 2026
1 He took the interest in my needs 2 His exam and questions were thorough 3 That is more than we get from most doctors nowadays
Anonymous
October 2026
As indicated Dr. Popescu is an excellent physician including but not limited to being very well versed in all of the relevant studies that apply to his patients. Dr. Popescu has excellent interpersonal skills and great rapport with his patients.
Anonymous
October 2026
I enjoyed the chance to learn about my physical challenges, the potential to maintain function, and available support for personalized physical therapy.

Insurance accepted

Please contact the practice and/or the member services department of your insurance company for specific details before receiving services. Providers may participate in some, but not all, products offered by a health plan; providers may also accept plans at some practice locations but not others.

Locations

Penn Medicine hospital privileges

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

Qualifications and experience

All conditions and treatments