Mark P. Figgie, MD

Dr. Figgie is Chief of the Surgical Arthritis Service at Hospital for Special Surgery.  He is one of the leading experts in joint replacement for inflammatory arthritis, and performs more than 500 surgeries a year.  His training in engineering and biomechanics has helped him become instrumental in the design of implants for elbows, knees and hips, including the design of custom implants. 

As Chief of the Surgical Arthritis Service, Dr. Figgie oversees the comprehensive care of patients with systemic diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, lyme disease, and hemophilia.  Taking a uniquely coordinated approach, orthopedic surgeons work closely with a team that includes a rheumatologist (the physician who oversees the non-surgical treatment of the disease), an anesthesiologist, a physical therapist, a social worker, and a biomechanical engineer.

Appointments

Associate Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon, Hospital for Special Surgery

Chief Of Surgical Arthritis Service, Hospital for Special Surgery

Associate Professor of Surgery (Orthopaedics), Weill Medical College of Cornell University


Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery

Subspecialty
Hip
Knee
Surgical Arthritis
Hip Resurfacing


Certification

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1990

Recertified, 2000


State Licensure
Connecticut, New York

Education Description

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Dr. Figgie has an array of professional degrees.

He graduated summa cum laude from Bucknell University, where he completed two degree programs (BS in Chemical Engineering, BA in Economics in 1977) while playing two varsity sports (football, baseball). He also has a BS in Accounting from Garfield Senior College and an MBA from NYU.

After he received his MD in 1981 from Case Western Reserve University, he completed two fellowships, both at Hospital for Special Surgery.


Fellowship
Hospital for Special Surgery, Biomechanics, New York, 1986-1987

Hospital for Special Surgery, Comprehensive Arthritis Program, New York, 1987-1988


Mark P. Figgie, MD is the author of the following articles on HSS.edu:
For Patients
For Professionals
Special Expertise

Total Joint Replacements-Hip, Knee, Shoulder, Elbow and Ankle

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Surgery for Rheumatoid Arthritis


Research Interests

Dr. Figgie is currently investigating ways to reduce bleeding after total knee replacement surgery. He is also performing studies on elbow kinematics leading to the design of new total elbow replacements.


Awards

North American Travel Fellowship, 1988

Neer Award of Shoulder/Elbow Society, 1995

Eastern Orthopaedic Resident Award, 1987

AOA

Phi Beta Kappa


Selected Publications


For more publications, please see the PubMed listing.

Clinical Trials


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Office Locations
Hospital for Special Surgery
535 East 70th Street
New York, NY 10021

Tel: 212.606.1932
Fax: 212.288.3936

Burke Rehabilitation Office
785 Mamaroneck Avenue
White Plains, NY 10605

Mailing Address
Hospital for Special Surgery
535 East 70th Street
New York, New York 10021