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Alexander McLawhorn, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, New York, NY, Hospital for Special Surgery

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Orthopaedic Surgery • New York, NY

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery

Assistant Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery; Adult Reconstruction & Joint Replacement Specialist

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Overview of Dr. McLawhorn

Dr. McLawhorn is a board certified orthopedic surgeon specialized in reconstruction of the hip and knee, including complex primary and revision joint replacement surgery. He has particular expertise in robotic and computer-assisted joint replacement, direct anterior total hip replacement, partial knee replacement, hip resurfacing, and short-stay/rapid-recovery joint replacement. His practice is committed to providing personalized care to active patients of all ages who have disorders of the hip and knee.

Dr. McLawhorn’s approach to caring for patients with disorders of the hip and knee involves personalized treatments, both operative and non-operative, that are supported by the latest evidence. He believes that shared decision making with his patients is the best way to provide care that is individualized, compassionate, and most likely to achieve their goals.

Education & Training

  • Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center
    Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical CenterFellowship, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics, 2015 - 2016
  • Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center
    Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2010 - 2015
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Internship, Surgery, 2010 - 2011
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 2010, MD, MBA
  • Yale University
    Yale UniversityBA, 2000 - 2004

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2011 - 2025
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 2016 - 2024
  • 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

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Study: Higher Fracture Risk After Total Hip Replacement When Cementless Implant Used to Treat Femoral Neck Fracture
    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 Review
    The Effect of Bariatric Surgery Prior to Lower-Extremity Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Systematic ReviewApril 9th, 2019
  • Study Launched to See if Weight Loss Surgery Before Knee Replacement Improves Outcomes
    Study Launched to See if Weight Loss Surgery Before Knee Replacement Improves OutcomesMay 17th, 2018
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Dr. Alexander McLawhorn, Dr. Alexander McLawhorn, MD, Dr. A McLawhorn, Dr. Alexander Stewart McLawhorn