William John Long MD FRCSC
Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Clinical Professor of Orthopaedics
541 East 71st Street.7th Floor.New York, NY 10021
Overview of Dr. Long
William Long, MD, is an Orthopaedic Surgeon based in New York, NY, specializing in hip and knee reconstructive surgery and orthopedic sports medicine. He completed his medical education at the University of Western Ontario in 2000, followed by fellowships in Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics at the Mayo Clinic and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Currently, he serves as an attending surgeon at the Hospital for Special Surgery. Dr. Long is experienced in treating arthritis and performing hip and knee surgeries. His recent publications have addressed topics such as total knee arthroplasty and the use of computer navigation in hip surgery. He has been involved in clinical trials focusing on infection prophylaxis and postoperative pain control in joint arthroplasty. In 2014, he was recognized as one of the top 22 knee surgeons in North America by Orthopaedics Today.
Education & Training
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Lenox Hill HospitalFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2006 - 2007
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Fellowship, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics, 2005 - 2006
University of Western OntarioClass of 2000
Certifications & Licensure
NY State Medical License 2007 - 2028
MN State Medical License 2005 - 2007
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- One of the top 22 knee surgeons in North America Orthopaedics Today, 2014
Clinical Trials
- Postoperative Pain Control Results Using Periarticular Versus Intra-capsular Injection of Bupivacaine Liposome Injectable Suspension in Total Knee Arthroplasty Start of enrollment: 2014 Apr 01
- Antimicrobial Barrier Dressing Versus Closed-incision Negative Pressure Therapy in the Obese Primary Total Joint Arthroplasty Start of enrollment: 2017 Nov 13
- Vancomycin Powder and Dilute Povidone Iodine Lavage for Infection Prophylaxis in High Risk Total Joint Arthroplasty Start of enrollment: 2019 Oct 01
Roles: Contact
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Obesity and Total Knee Arthroplasty Revisited: Minimal Impact on Loosening and Mechanical Failure in the Modern Era.Aaron I Weinblatt, Andrew B Harris, William J Long, Adriana Pervizaj, Geoffrey H Westrich
The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2026-07-01 - Obesity Severity and Stiffness After Total Knee Arthroplasty Revisited: A Contemporary Analysis of Patients Requiring Manipulation Under Anesthesia.Aaron I Weinblatt, Andrew B Harris, Fred D Cushner, Adriana Pervizaj, Geoffrey H Westrich
The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2026-07-01 - Intraoperative management of pre-operative flexion contractures using robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty.Yugo Morita, Jonggu Shin, Mohammed El-Hassan, Ittai Shichman, William J Long
Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics. 2026-07-01
Press Mentions
HMN 2025: How Young, Energetic Sufferers Who’ve Complete Knee Replacements Are Unlikely to Want Revision Surgical Procedure of Their LifetimeMarch 14th, 2025
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
Other Languages
- French
Insurance Accepted
- BCBS Blue Card PPO
CIGNA HMO
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