Procedure Volume Patient Data Patient Conditions Reviews General Payments Back to Top

Home > NY Providers > Orthopedic Surgeons

Dr. Alexander S. McLawhorn, MD, MBA

Accepting New Patients

(Alexander S. McLawhorn, MD, MBA)

(296 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and General Practice

Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons (2010)

Professional interests include: minimally invasive hip replacement, robotic surgery, replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement), and more.

535 East 70th Street 3rd Floor HSS - Main Hospital
New York, NY 10021

(212) 606-1065

Dr. Alexander S. McLawhorn, MD, MBA is an orthopedist in New York, NY specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and general practice. He graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2010 and has 14 years of experience. Dr. Alexander S. McLawhorn, MD, MBA is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, Hospital for Special Surgery and ALEXANDER MCLAWHORN MD PLLC.

Office Locations

Address:

535 East 70th Street 3rd Floor HSS - Main Hospital
New York, NY 10021

Address:

1 Blachley Road
Stamford, CT 06902

Some issues Dr. Alexander S. McLawhorn, MD, MBA can help you with:

Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace parts of the hip joint that are damaged by disease or injury. It is most often done to treat arthritis, a common condition that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Surgery is used only after other, less invasive treatments have failed to work.

The type of hip replacement patients receive is based on their age and the extent of damage to their hip. The hip joint has two parts: the femoral head, or hip ball, and the acetabulum, or hip socket. The hip ball is located on the upper end of the femur (thigh bone), and the hip socket is part of the pelvis. Depending on whether one or both parts require replacement, patients may need one of the following procedures:

Partial hip replacement, which is generally recommended in the case of hip fractures or other hip injuries. If a patient is having a partial hip replacement, only the hip ball will be replaced.
Total hip replacement, which is often used to treat the hip joint when it has become damaged due to arthritis. Both the hip socket and hip ball are replaced.
Hip resurfacing, which is usually performed for younger patients. A hip resurfacing procedure reshapes the hip ball and only replaces its surface. This preserves more bone and makes future surgeries easier. If a patient is having a partial hip resurfacing, only the hip ball is resurfaced and replaced. If a patient is having a total hip resurfacing, the hip socket will be replaced as well.

During hip replacement surgery, an incision is made along the side of the hip. The surgeon may access the joint directly through this incision, or by using small tools and a lighted tube called an arthroscope to see and treat the joint. The diseased tissue is removed, and the bones are smoothed out and fitted with metal ends. The metal pieces may be cemented in place, or they may have a porous structure that encourages bone to grow into them and hold them securely. A smooth plastic cushion is placed between the two bones to replace the cartilage and allow the joint to move freely.

Hip replacement surgery takes one to two hours, and afterwards patients may stay in the hospital for several days. When patients go home, they will have to use a cane, walker, or crutches at first. Patients will likely have physical therapy to improve their ability to move with their new hip. After the first few weeks, light exercise such as bike riding or swimming will help them heal, but certain actions, such as climbing stairs or bending over at the waist, may be difficult at first. It will take several weeks before they can drive or return to work. Full recovery may take six to 12 months.

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

In The News

“"Femoral neck fractures are very common in the elderly and are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in this population," explained Alexander McLawhorn, MD, a hip and knee orthopedic surgeon at...”—"Cision PR Newswire", Fox 5 San Diego, October 2022

computer assisted surgery (CAS)	18
doctor visit	104

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	108
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

aspiration	64
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	196
doctor visit	664
injections	64
joint surgery	215
lower extremity surgery	215
reconstructive surgery	215
revision surgery	19

**Gender**
Male	192
Female	306

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	435
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	16
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	273
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	45
Less than 65	19

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	23
Dementia	4
Cancer	12

aspiration	74
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	262
doctor visit	735
injections	74
joint surgery	246
lower extremity surgery	246
reconstructive surgery	246

**Gender**
Male	230
Female	396

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	532
Black	23
Hispanic	14
Asian	18
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	355
From 75 to 84	210
85 and over	38
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	24
Dementia	3
Cancer	12

aspiration	107
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	266
doctor visit	868
injections	107
joint surgery	263
lower extremity surgery	263
reconstructive surgery	263

**Gender**
Male	285
Female	476

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	649
Black	29
Hispanic	20
Asian	14
Other	49
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	439
From 75 to 84	252
85 and over	49
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	21
Dementia	3
Cancer	13

aspiration	93
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	231
doctor visit	575
injections	93
joint surgery	224
lower extremity surgery	224
reconstructive surgery	224

**Gender**
Male	209
Female	343

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	461
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	15
Other	55
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	334
From 75 to 84	172
85 and over	30
Less than 65	16

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	17
Dementia	3
Cancer	14

aspiration	173
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	538
doctor visit	1491
injections	173
joint surgery	499
lower extremity surgery	499
reconstructive surgery	499

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander S. McLawhorn, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alexander S. McLawhorn, MD, MBA treated as an orthopedist in New York, NY were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and computer assisted surgery (CAS).

aspiration	102
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	251
doctor visit	742
injections	102
joint surgery	291
lower extremity surgery	291
reconstructive surgery	291
revision surgery	19

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander S. McLawhorn, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Female	160
Male	95

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	6
Asian / Pacific Islander	6
Non-Hispanic White	218
Hispanic	3
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	15

**Age**
85 and over	16
75 to 84	82
Less than 65	7
65 to 74	146

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander S. McLawhorn, MD, MBA From 2016 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alexander S. McLawhorn, MD, MBA treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	30
High Cholesterol	28
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	8
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	10
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Dementia	1
Cancer	6

Education & Training

Dr. Alexander S. McLawhorn, MD, MBA graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2010. He completed residency at Hospital for Special Surgery. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) and has a state license in Connecticut.

Medical School: Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons (2010)

Residency: Hospital for Special Surgery

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Alexander S. McLawhorn, MD, MBA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

NewYork-Presbyterian

Hospital for Special Surgery

ALEXANDER MCLAWHORN MD PLLC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Alexander S. McLawhorn, MD, MBA appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Aetna, EmblemHealth, Blue California, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, United Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Oxford Health Plans, The Empire Plan / NYSHIP and Connecticare (not through Access Health CT).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Alexander S. McLawhorn, MD, MBA accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

Aetna

EmblemHealth

Blue California

UnitedHealthcare

Anthem

United Healthcare

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

Oxford Health Plans

The Empire Plan / NYSHIP

Connecticare (not through Access Health CT)

Show More

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Alexander S. McLawhorn, MD, MBA has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 296 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Alexander S. McLawhorn, MD, MBA from all over the web to help you find the right in New York, NY.

4.9

Overall Rating

(296 Ratings)

Leave a Review

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Alexander S. McLawhorn, MD, MBA. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$4,292 Mako $2,468	TRIATHLON $494	MAKOplasty $494	ACCOLADE $466	Insignia $102	Other $268
Think Surgical, Inc.	$3,433 TMINI Miniature Robotic System $3,433
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$2,631 VISIONAIRE Digital Templating $552	Legion Revision $509	Journey II Uni $431	Navio Surgical System $339	Legion $66	Other $733
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP	$2,214 DJO Surgical CLP Hip System $519	DJO Surgical Exprt Revision Knee $94	DJO Surgical 3DKnee System $80	DJO Surgical Linear Hip System $17	DJO Surgical Empowr Knee System $5	Other $1,500
Ethicon US, LLC	$2,135 ECHELON FLEX Stapler $2,135
Other	$6,152 Intellijoint HIP $2,000	ARVIS $1,488	VERASENSE $849	Optetrak $497	AQUAMANTYS $200	Other $1,118

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$8,765
Travel and Lodging	$7,105
Honoraria	$2,988
Consulting Fee	$2,000

Biography

Dr. Alexander McLawhorn's areas of specialization are general practice and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He has a special interest in hip replacement and knee replacement. Dr. McLawhorn studied medicine at Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. He is affiliated with Hospital for Special Surgery. Dr. McLawhorn welcomes new patients at his office inStamford, CT as reported by Yext.