About Dr. McKenna
Dr. Jaclyn McKenna is an Assistant Attending Physician at Hospital for Special Surgery specializing in the nonsurgical treatment of various acute, overuse, and chronic musculoskeletal injuries. She is board certified in internal medicine with a certificate of added qualification in sports medicine. She currently serves as Head Team Physician for the Westchester Knicks of the NBA G-League.
Born and raised on Long Island, Dr. McKenna completed her undergraduate degree at The College of William and Mary, where she played Division I basketball and volleyball for the Tribe. She attended medical school at Stony Brook University prior to completing her residency in internal medicine at Brown University, where she served as a chief resident. She then completed her fellowship in sports medicine at the University of South Carolina where she served as a team physician for all Gamecock sports and provided sideline coverage for the football, women's basketball, and baseball teams.
Dr. McKenna continues to stay active by playing beach volleyball, snowboarding, paddle boarding, and weight lifting.
Departments
Specialized Centers
Women's Sports Medicine Center
Special Expertise
Athletic pre-participation examinations
Concussions
Exercise and sports related injuries for adolescent and adult patients
Medical issues related to sports medicine
Osteoarthritis
Overuse injuries
Ultrasound-guided joint and soft tissue injections
Procedures
Diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections
Ultrasound-guided joint and soft tissue injections
Viscosupplementation (hyaluronic acid) injections
Patient Stories
Insurance
If your insurance is not listed, please call our office if you have questions regarding your insurance coverage. If you have out-of-network benefits, then your insurance may reimburse you for a portion of your office visit. We will work with you and your insurance to minimize your out-of-pocket costs. Financial assistance may be available for patients in need.
Credentials
Appointments
Assistant Attending Physician, Hospital for Special Surgery
Affiliations
American College of Physicians
American College of Sports Medicine
American Medical Society for Sports Medicine
Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine
Education
Medical: Stony Brook University School of Medicine
Residency: Internal Medicine, Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital
Chief Residency, Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital
Fellowship: Primary Care Sports Medicine, University of South Carolina/Prisma Health
State Licensure
Languages
English
For My Patients
Publications by Dr. McKenna
Patient Education
Research
Industry Relationships
Industry Relationships
HSS has a long history of supporting appropriate relationships with industry because they advance HSS's mission to provide the highest quality patient care, improve patient mobility, and enhance the quality of life for all, and to advance the science of orthopedic surgery, rheumatology, and their related disciplines through research and education.
As of September 18, 2023, Dr. McKenna reported no relationships with the healthcare industry.
HSS and its physicians make this information available to patients and the public, thus creating a transparent environment for those who are interested in this information. Further, the HSS Conflicts of Interest and Commitment Policy prohibits physicians from collecting royalties on products they develop that are used on patients at HSS.