Alexander Stewart McLawhorn MD MBA
Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery
Assistant Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery; Adult Reconstruction & Joint Replacement Specialist
1 Blachley RoadStamford, CT 06902
Fax+1 203-705-2925
Overview of Dr. McLawhorn
Dr. Alexander S. McLawhorn is a nationally recognized, board certified, orthopedic surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), the #1 ranked hospital in the nation for orthopedics. He specializes in total hip replacement, hip resurfacing, total knee replacement, partial knee replacement, and complex primary and revision surgery, with a special focus on direct anterior hip replacement and robotic-assisted techniques.
He has offices at HSS Stamford in Fairfield County, Connecticut and in New York City. Dr. McLawhorn provides advanced joint replacement care to patients from Southern Connecticut, Westchester, and the New York metropolitan area. Patients choose him for his precision, rapid-recovery protocols, and superior outcomes. Patients also appreciate his responsive and caring office staff.
Areas of Expertise:
• Total Hip Replacement (including direct anterior, bikini incision, posterior, and STAR approaches)
• Hip Resurfacing (bone conserving hip arthroplasty)
• Minimally invasive Total Knee Replacement
• Partial Knee Replacement
• Robotic and computer-assisted joint replacement surgery
• Rapid-recovery and outpatient joint replacement programs
• Revision hip and knee surgery
Why Patients Choose Dr. McLawhorn:
Trusted Expertise: Performs a high volume of hip and knee replacements annually at HSS, consistently achieving excellent outcomes.
Innovative Approaches: Among the first in Southern Connecticut to integrate robotics and navigation for hip replacement, ensuring precise implant positioning and faster recovery.
Proven Results: Research published by Dr. McLawhorn shows patients undergoing anterior hip replacement often return to daily activities sooner and with less pain.
Personalized Care: Focused on tailoring treatment to each patient’s goals, whether returning to sports, work, or family life.
Team Approach: Caring, attentive and responsive office and clinical support staff shepherd patients from making their first appointment through recovery.
Education & Training
Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical CenterFellowship, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics, 2015 - 2016- Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2010 - 2015
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Internship, Surgery, 2010 - 2011
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 2010, MD, MBA
Yale UniversityBA, 2000 - 2004
Certifications & Licensure
NY State Medical License 2011 - 2027
CT State Medical License 2016 - 2026
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- The Frank Stinchfield Award The Hip Society, 2016
- Health Policy Fellow American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, 2015-2016
Clinical Trials
- Steroids in Bilateral Total Knee Replacement Start of enrollment: 2009 Feb 01
- Effect of Steroids on Thrombosis (Blood Clot Formation) and Inflammation in Patients Undergoing Hip Surgery Start of enrollment: 2012 Oct 01
- Effect of Low Dose Corticosteroids on Perioperative Markers of Thrombosis and Fibrinolysis in Total Knee Arthroplasty Start of enrollment: 2011 Feb 01
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Association Between Lithium Use and Periprosthetic Fracture After Total Hip Arthroplasty.Rafa Rahman, Billy Kim, Benjamin Basseri, Michael Mazzucco, Alexander McLawhorn
Arthroplasty Today. 2025-10-01 - Association Between Routine Patient-Reported Outcome Measure Utilization Among Total Joint Arthroplasty Surgeons and Clinically Meaningful Outcome Achievement.Mihir S Dekhne, Kyle N Kunze, Yu-Fen Chiu, Elizabeth Gausden, Catherine H MacLean
Arthroplasty Today. 2025-08-01 - 2 citationsRobotic-Assisted Direct Anterior Approach Total Hip Arthroplasty: A 6.5-fold Reduction in Fluoroscopic Radiation Exposure.Colin C Neitzke, Claude J Regis, Pravjit Bhatti, Shu-Han Wang, Eytan M Debbi
The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2025-07-01
Press Mentions
HSS Patient Outcomes Research Highlights Ongoing Commitment to Accurate Reporting and Patient SafetyOctober 24th, 2025- Study: Higher Fracture Risk After Total Hip Replacement When Cementless Implant Used to Treat Femoral Neck FractureMarch 8th, 2023
The Effect of Bariatric Surgery Prior to Lower-Extremity Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Systematic ReviewApril 9th, 2019- Join now to see all
Professional Memberships
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External Links
- Practice Websitehttp://www.drmclawhorn.com
- AAOS Profilehttp://orthodoc.aaos.org/AlexanderMcLawhornMD/index.cfm
- HSS Profilehttps://www.hss.edu/physicians_mclawhorn-alexander.asp
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