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Dr. Robert A. Rovner, MD

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(30 Ratings)

Specializes in: Pediatric Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, Spine Surgery, Adult Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery and Orthopedic Trauma

University of Maryland School of Medicine

Professional interests include: spinal deformity, spine surgery procedures, minimally invasive spine surgery, and more.

1320 El Capitan Drive Suite 200
Danville, CA 94526

(925) 275-0700

Dr. Robert A. Rovner, MD is a pediatric orthopedist in Danville, CA specializing in pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, spine surgery, adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery and orthopedic trauma. He graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine. Dr. Robert A. Rovner, MD is affiliated with Brown and Toland Physicians, John Muir Health, John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek, San Ramon Regional Medical Center and John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek.

Office Locations

John Muir Health

1320 El Capitan Drive Suite 200
Danville, CA 94526

(925) 275-0700

(925) 275-0701

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In The News

“He was examined in Oakland by Dr. Robert Rovner, who diagnosed a strain, and Velarde is listed as day-to-day.”—"A'S NOTEBOOK / Velarde, Giambi Hurting", SFGATE, August 2012

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert A. Rovner, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

pelvis X-ray

In 2023, Dr. Robert A. Rovner, MD performed more pelvis X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

spine X-ray

In 2012, Dr. Robert A. Rovner, MD performed more spine X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Rovner, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Danville, CA during 2012 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Rovner, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	349
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	28
nerve procedures	11
pelvic imaging	15
spinal procedures	157
X-rays	133

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Rovner, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Danville, CA during 2013 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Rovner, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	398
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	38
pelvic imaging	13
spinal procedures	154
X-rays	129

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Rovner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	176
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	11
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Rovner, MD in 2013

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	23
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Rovner, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Danville, CA during 2014 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Rovner, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	345
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	24
pelvic imaging	11
spinal procedures	126
X-rays	113

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Rovner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	164
Black	16
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	21
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Rovner, MD in 2014

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Rovner, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Danville, CA during 2015 were X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Rovner, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	340
spinal procedures	77
X-rays	77

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Rovner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	198

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	286
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	168
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	28
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Rovner, MD in 2015

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Rovner, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Danville, CA during 2016 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Rovner, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	19
doctor visit	450
nerve procedures	19
spinal procedures	134
X-rays	115

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Rovner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	185
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	20
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Rovner, MD in 2016

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	16
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Rovner, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Danville, CA during 2017 were X-rays, spinal procedures, pelvic imaging and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Rovner, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	477
nerve procedures	14
pelvic imaging	17
spinal procedures	117
X-rays	120

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Rovner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	198
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	16
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Rovner, MD in 2017

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Rovner, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Danville, CA during 2018 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Rovner, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	23
doctor visit	441
nerve procedures	23
spinal procedures	114
X-rays	91

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Rovner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	194
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	17
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Rovner, MD in 2018

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Rovner, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Danville, CA during 2019 were X-rays, spinal procedures, nerve procedures and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Rovner, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	397
nerve procedures	11
pelvic imaging	11
spinal procedures	64
X-rays	64

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Rovner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	196
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	20
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Rovner, MD in 2019

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Rovner, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Danville, CA during 2020 were X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Rovner, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	376
spinal procedures	56
X-rays	56

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Rovner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	168
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Rovner, MD in 2020

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Rovner, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Danville, CA during 2021 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Rovner, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	468
nerve procedures	16
pelvic imaging	15
spinal procedures	81
X-rays	80

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Rovner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	121

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	186
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	18
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	14
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Rovner, MD in 2021

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Rovner, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Danville, CA during 2022 were X-rays, spinal procedures and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Rovner, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	441
pelvic imaging	18
spinal procedures	65
X-rays	83

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Rovner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	193
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	19
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	18
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Rovner, MD in 2022

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Rovner, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Rovner, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Danville, CA were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and nerve procedures.

decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	407
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	30
nerve procedures	15
pelvic imaging	14
spinal procedures	104
X-rays	96

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Rovner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	7
Non-Hispanic White	176
Hispanic	7
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	61
85 and over	15
Less than 65	25
65 to 74	110

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Rovner, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert A. Rovner, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	9
Dementia	3

Education & Training

Dr. Robert A. Rovner, MD graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine

Residency: University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert A. Rovner, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Brown and Toland Physicians

John Muir Health

John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek

San Ramon Regional Medical Center

John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Robert A. Rovner, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.93 out of 5 stars based on 30 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Robert A. Rovner, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Danville, CA.

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Overall Rating

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-25

Very good and fast treatment. Most importantly that I've been helped with my problem. Dr. Robert is a very knowledgeable and professional specialist.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-12

Excellent first appointment. Caring, attentive staff. Meticulous, knowledgeable doctor.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-04-27

I was completely and utterly satisfied with the care, professionalism, and thoroughness shown to me by Dr. Robert. He was so kind and down-to-earth and provided treatment that alleviated my problem. Dr. Robert will be my doctor of choice for any of my joint issues, he is a gem!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-03-23

I was nervous about having spine surgery, but Dr. Robert put all my fears to rest. He explained the procedure clearly and answered all my questions. The surgery was a success, and I’m now pain-free. Dr. Robert and his team are amazing, and I would recommend him to anyone.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-02-25

Dr. Robert was very personable, informative, and knowledgeable. He explained his diagnosis clearly and laid out the options available to me. I will not hesitate to recommend Dr. Robert to my family and friends.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-02-23

I had a great experience and the follow-up was superb and timely. Dr. Rovner takes the time to explain the details and answers your questions.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-02-23

I had a great experience and the follow-up was superb and timely. Dr. Rovner takes the time to explain the details and answers your questions.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-01-19

Dr. Rovner is a wonderful doctor and surgeon. He takes the time to understand what the issue is and then addresses it with every capability. I needed help when several issues and felt individual care for each one. Thank you so very much!!! 💯 Recommend.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-01-07

Very happy and pleased with Dr. Robert and his team. He was thorough and explained all my options. I felt comfortable the whole time and I’ve healed perfectly.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-11-24

I’m a new patient here. The front desk staff is kind and explained everything I needed to know to me about filling out the paperwork. Dr. Rovner was great. He told me exactly what he thought was going on and he ordered a MRI. Which I had done. I highly recommend them.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-08-28

The staff are patient, friendly, courteous and efficient in their duties and interaction with patients. The office is very clean and has a refreshing light filled ambiance. I was very pleased especially when you are in pain and discomfort. I was reassured every step of the way towards recovery that things would get better. They helped me to manage my expectations by being honest, forthcoming and explaining procedures and things that were happening with me in simple details that I could comprehend. I appreciate and am grateful for all their interventions, support and encouragement.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-07-11

Dr. Rovner accepted me as a patient and took very good care of me. He is a very good doctor, knowledgeable and kind. His staff is very professional and nice. I highly recommend doctor.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-06-17

I enjoy every appointment. Office is very friendly and clean. I feel peacefully coming here and always leave feeling great!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-05-30

Office staff were friendly and helpful. Dr Rovner explained the procedure and made it easy. I won’t hesitate to use this group again.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-05-21

Dr Robert is awesome!! He listens, asks questions and involved me in formulating my plan of care. He took the time to explain what he thinks is going on with my knee, gave me two very sound options and let me choose. I highly recommend.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-05-09

Everyone was very competent and pleasant. All questions were answered fully. The treatment could not have been more professional while still being very humane, compassionate and respectful. Thank you to the entire staff.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-05-06

Dr Rovner and his entire team are the best. They are friendly, professional and experts in orthopedic surgery… Dr Rovner personally connects with his patients and checks on the regularly. I am so fortunate to have had my surgery with this amazing team.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-04-04

Dr. Robert and staff are wonderful. They take care and time to address concerns. They're friendly and kind, as well as very skilled at their jobs!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-03-31

Dr. Rovner is so skilled and easy to work with! He and his staff went above. They are a wonderful team to work with under extreme conditions! My wife and I feel so blessed to have been treated by Dr. Rovner.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-03-03

I was very pleased with Dr. Robert. He explained my problem & his recommendations for treatment. He listened to my concerns & seemed very straightforward with his thoughts! Didn’t sugar coat what to expect. Good experience overall!!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-02-05

Anyone needing an Orthopedic Doctor must consider Dr. Rovner. He is kind, compassionate, empathetic and truly cares about his patients. He will be honest with you and not beat around the bush. He will help you any way he can. He's the best and so is his team.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-01-03

I arrived early but was welcomed and treated well. Received the attention I needed from the doctor and other people there. Got the consultation I needed and left much sooner than expected feeling comfortable with the diagnosis and recommendations. The visit went very well.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-12-27

I get excellent, compassionate care here. My appointment is always on time. I’ve been a patient here  for seven years. Very much appreciate the friendliness and courtesy of all the staff

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-11-08

Dr Robert is very professional & personable.  He's done surgery before on my arm & never had problem. Friendly, engaging, and very informative throughout the process to help my finger recovery. Thankful for his support and treatment through this process.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-11-06

"Wonderful caring Doctor! He basically performed a miracle for my teenage son, who suffered an unfortunate finger accident.
Our entire family is so grateful for Dr. Rovner!"

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Robert A. Rovner, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Innovasis Inc	$36,002 $36,002
Precision Spine, Inc.	$32,429 REFORM MIDLINE CORTICAL $10,742	Midline Cortical System $8,875	DAKOTA ALIF SYSTEM $5,075	REFORM MIDLINE CORTICAL SCREW SYSTEM $3,269	Vault System $3,000	Other $1,468
Globus Medical, Inc.	$2,296 Excelsius - GPS $1,335	Excelsius Robotics System $725	EXCELSIUS $235
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$1,224 Spine $1,101	Thoracolumbar $106	ViviGen $17
St. Jude Medical, Inc.	$220 Neuro-Chronic Pain $220
Other	$1,008 Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate System $187	Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System $108	DSS $97	CMF SPINALOGIC $81	STALIF C-Ti $74	Other $461

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$57,822
Travel and Lodging	$8,809
Food and Beverage	$3,424
Royalty or License	$3,124

Biography

Dr. Robert Rovner practices orthopedic trauma, pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery, and spine surgery. He has a special interest in scoliosis, kyphosis, and minimally invasive spine surgery. Dr. Rovner's average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He attended the University of Maryland School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Irvine. In addition to English, he speaks Spanish. He is affiliated with Brown and Toland Physicians and John Muir Health. According to John Muir Health, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Rovner's office in Danville, CA.