FAQ: Dr. Alexander McLawhorn's 2025 Castle Connolly Top Doctor Recognition and Expertise
Summary
Dr. Alexander McLawhorn, an orthopedic surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery, has been named a 2025 Castle Connolly Top Doctor for his expertise in joint reconstruction, particularly his innovative bikini incision anterior approach with robotic-assisted hip replacement that facilitates faster recovery and reduces complications.
What is the Castle Connolly Top Doctor designation and why is it significant?
The Castle Connolly Top Doctor designation is an esteemed recognition where only 7% of the nation’s licensed physicians are chosen annually for their specialties in their regions, based on nominations by peer physicians and selection by a physician-led research team.
Who is Dr. Alexander McLawhorn and what is his medical specialty?
Dr. Alexander McLawhorn is an orthopedic surgeon and joint reconstruction specialist at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), with particular expertise in direct anterior total hip replacement, robotic-assisted surgeries, hip resurfacing, and knee replacement procedures.
What is the ‘bikini incision anterior approach’ and what are its benefits?
The bikini incision anterior approach follows the natural inguinal skin crease, providing a cosmetically appealing scar while avoiding cutting through major muscles, which facilitates faster functional recovery, reduces postoperative pain, and lowers the risk of dislocation.
How does robotic assistance improve hip replacement surgery outcomes?
Robotic assistance enables precise and accurate implant positioning and leg length restoration, optimizing hip biomechanics and joint stability, which lowers the risk of dislocation and leg length discrepancy - two common concerns after hip replacement.
Where does Dr. McLawhorn practice and serve patients?
Dr. McLawhorn practices at Hospital for Special Surgery with offices and surgical facilities in both New York City and Stamford, serving residents throughout the tri-state area including Greenwich, Fairfield County, and Southern Connecticut.
What are Dr. McLawhorn’s credentials and academic positions?
Dr. McLawhorn received his medical degree from Columbia University, completed his residency and fellowship at HSS, serves as Assistant Professor at Weill Cornell Medical College, and is Director of Research and Innovation for Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement at HSS.
How experienced is Dr. McLawhorn in joint replacement surgeries?
As one of the most experienced surgeons in the country, Dr. McLawhorn performs over 600 joint replacements and more than 400 robotic hip surgeries annually.
What other procedures does Dr. McLawhorn specialize in besides hip replacement?
In addition to hip replacement, his expertise includes hip resurfacing, partial knee replacement, minimally invasive total knee replacement, and rapid-recovery joint replacement procedures.
How are Castle Connolly Top Doctors selected?
Top Doctors are nominated by peer physicians and selected by the physician-led Castle Connolly research team based on criteria including medical education, training, hospital appointments, and disciplinary histories, with doctors unable to pay for this recognition.
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