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Dr. Alexander McLawhorn, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.9 (154)
Map Pin Small New York, NY
Accepting new patients
13 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Alexander McLawhorn, MD

Dr. Alexander McLawhorn, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in New York, NY. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 13 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians and Surgeons, New York Ny and is affiliated with Hospital For Special Surgery, NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and Stamford Hospital.

Dr. McLawhorn works at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, NY with other offices in Stamford, CT. They frequently treat conditions like Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain and Hip Replacement With Robotic Assistance along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. McLawhorn's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Hospital for Special Surgery
    535 E 70th St, New York, NY 10021 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 606-1065
    Monday
    1:00pm - 5:00pm
    Tuesday
    9:00am - 5:00pm
    Wednesday
    9:00am - 5:00pm
    Thursday
    10:30am - 6:00pm
    Friday
    8:00am - 12:00pm
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2
    HSS Stamford Outpatient Center
    1 Blachley Rd, Stamford, CT 06902 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 705-2113

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Hospital For Special Surgery
  • NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center
  • Stamford Hospital

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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
Hip Replacement With Robotic Assistance
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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
Hip Replacement With Robotic Assistance
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    4.9
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    Based on 154 ratings
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    Mar 16, 2023
    My problem manifested from hip dysplasia at birth. I have had one total hip replacement almost six years ago on my right hip and I will have another in the next week on the left hip. I am I in the best care with Dr. McLawhorn.
    Laura vellucci — Mar 16, 2023
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    About Dr. Alexander McLawhorn, MD

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 13 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1659695302
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Hospital for Special Surgery
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Hospital For Special Surgery--#1 Ranked Orthopedic Program In Country (Us News and World Report)
    Residency
    Internship
    • New York Presbyterian Hosp Cornell Univ
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Columbia University College Of Physicians and Surgeons, New York Ny
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Yale University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Alexander McLawhorn, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. McLawhorn is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. McLawhorn has an average wait time of 31 – 45 minutes at their office(s).

    Dr. McLawhorn has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. McLawhorn has seen patients for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain and Hip Replacement With Robotic Assistance, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. McLawhorn on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    154 patients have reviewed Dr. McLawhorn. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. McLawhorn.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. McLawhorn, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. McLawhorn appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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