Alexander S. McLawhorn, MD, MBA
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Dr. Alexander McLawhorn is a specialist in minimally invasive hip and knee replacement. He performs more than 500 joint replacements every year. He has particular expertise in robot and computer-assisted joint replacement, direct anterior total hip replacement, total and partial knee replacement, hip resurfacing, and rapid-recovery joint replacement. Dr. McLawhorn provides bespoke care to active adults who require hip and knee replacement, tailoring his care recommendations to best address his patients’ individual conditions and treatment goals.
After attending college at Yale University, Dr. McLawhorn attended medical school at Columbia University. He then completed his orthopedic surgery residency and joint replacement fellowship at Hospital for Special Surgery, where he earned multiple awards for excellence in orthopedic surgery and research.
Dr. McLawhorn believes that research, education, and leadership are central to the delivery of the highest quality, patient-centered, orthopedic care. He has authored numerous publications and presented his research nationally and internationally. He has earned multiple grants and research awards, including the prestigious Frank Stinchfield Award from the Hip Society. His current research is focused on helping other surgeons enhance the value of arthritis care that they provide to their patients.
Dr. McLawhorn holds regular office hours and provides surgical care in Manhattan and Stamford, CT.