About Dr. Gonzalez Della Valle
Dr. Alejandro Gonzalez Della Valle has been fully devoted to orthopedic surgery since 1993. He is an expert in reconstructive surgery of the hip and knee, including joint reserving procedures (osteotomies and arthroscopy), as well as hip and knee replacement surgery. He has surgically treated over 9,000 patients with numerous hip and knee conditions ranging from straightforward procedures to complex revision surgery of hip and knee replacements. He has received the Patients' Choice Award from Vitals.com for being one of New York's favorite physicians yearly since 2008. He has also been named a Top Doctor by NY Top Docs in 2015.
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Initial visit forms: Please fill out and print the form for your HIP or KNEE condition.
Dr. Gonzalez Della Valle is aware of his patients’ wide range of expectations for function and activity following surgery. "Patients undergoing joint replacement surgery today are not the same as those who underwent surgery 20 years ago," he says. "Today, the enthusiastic baby boomers, post-baby boomers and young patients who receive a joint replacement expect a short hospital stay, a fast recovery, and a prompt return to their regular activities and active lifestyles." Dr. Gonzalez Della Valle combines classic concepts of total joint replacement surgery with the newest techniques, technologies and materials, and adapts the surgery to meet each patient’s realistic demands. His recommendations for treatment are based on a thorough physical examination and discussion with the patient, a deep understanding of the classic and newest surgical techniques, and a robust body of research, which includes over 150 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters authored by him.
Most of his patients are active and motivated individuals who are disabled by joint pain and who want to get back to having an active lifestyle. “I encourage my patients to go back to being active, practicing sports, traveling, and enjoying their leisure time after surgery, once they are pain free,” he says.
Dr. Gonzalez Della Valle graduated with honors from the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina. He trained in prestigious institutions in North and South America including Hospital for Special Surgery and the Italian Hospital in Buenos Aires. He also received numerous awards including the prestigious Acta Orthopaedica Scandinavica Research Award; the Sir John Charnley Award, which is awarded by the American Hip Society; and the Nicholas Andry Award, which is awarded by the American Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons. He is a spokesperson for the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons where he provides orthopedic expertise on behalf of the AAOS.
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Departments
Specialized Centers
Complex Joint Reconstruction Center
Special Expertise
Minimally invasive hip and knee surgery
Hip replacement and resurfacing
Partial and total knee replacement
Sensor-assisted, computer-assisted, and robotic-assisted surgery
Revision hip and knee surgery
Sports medicine knee surgery
Knee arthroscopy
Cartilage repair and transplantation
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
Chief of the Hip Service, Hospital for Special Surgery
Attending Orthopedic Surgeon, Hospital for Special Surgery
Professor, Clinical Orthopedic Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College
Attending Orthopedic Surgeon, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
Affiliations
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Société Internationale de Chirurgie Orthopédique et de Traumatologie
Argentine Orthopedic Association
Argentine Hip and Knee Society
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Argentine Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Argentine Board of Hip and Knee Surgery
Awards
2002: Acta Orthopaedica Scandinavica Research Award
2004: The Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation Career Development Award
2005: The Hip Society "Sir John Charnley" Award
2007: Nicholas Andry Award of the American Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons
2012: Team Science Award in Translational Science of American Federation of Medical Research
Education
MD, University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1992
Internship
Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, General Surgery, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1993
Residency
Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Orthopaedics, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1997
Fellowship
Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Hip Surgery, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1998
Hospital for Special Surgery, Research Hip and Knee, New York, 1999
Hospital for Special Surgery, Hip and Knee, New York, 2002-2004
State Licensure
Languages
English, Spanish
For My Patients
Dear Patients, Family, and Friends
Welcome to my website. Below you will find the necessary information to make an appointment. In addition, you will find extensive information on the hip and knee conditions that I treat, on hip and knee replacement surgery and arthroscopic knee surgery. You will be able to access the written information that I give to my patients based on their individual needs. This content is for your information only – It should not be used for patient care unless specifically instructed by me.
Transportation / Directions / Parking
Office Location:
Hospital for Special Surgery
535 East 70th Street, 3rd floor
New York, NY 10021
Map
Parking
Driving Directions
Ambassador and International Services (for out-of-state and international patients)
My Team
I strive to provide sensitive, personalized and efficient care to patients with painful hips and knees. Please meet my team:
Hope DeVenuto
Hope is my office manager and surgical coordinator. She has been working in the medical field since 1996 and joined my practice in 2012. She oversees all office functions and stages of the pre-surgical appointments. She will discuss surgical dates with you, pre-authorize your surgery, and book the appointments for the pre-admission tests that take place at HSS a few weeks prior to surgery. Both Hope and Rosemary will help you with your administrative needs, insurance authorization, and patient education.
Rosemary Perallon
Rosemary has been my medical secretary and assistant for many years. She is our office coordinator specializing in scheduling the appointment calendar for consults and follow up appointments for domestic and international patients. For the appointments, Rosemary will also order xrays and special studies when needed. She has extensive knowledge on the different insurance plans for which I am a provider and she will verify your benefits prior to your visit. Rosemary and I are also fluent in Spanish.
Maureen Barlow, PA-C
Maureen is our Physician Assistant. She completed her training in Pittsburgh, PA where she also worked in the Orthopaedic Surgery department at UPMC. Maureen is my assistant in the office and in the operating room. While I strive to develop a personalized relationship with all my patients, Maureen is an extension of my care. You will see and speak with her during your initial visit and follow up appointments. In clinic, Maureen also can provide continuity of care to patients who are not ready for surgery. While in the hospital, Maureen or I will see you to make sure that your recovery is uneventful. Both of us can answer medical questions pertinent to your current condition, surgery and post-operative care. Patients may also contact Maureen if they need a medication or physical therapy prescription.
Knee Animations
- Knee - Diagnostic Knee Arthroscopy animation
- Knee - Inflamed Synovium Removal animation
- Knee - Loose Body Removal animation
- Knee - Partial Knee Replacement animation
- Knee - Patella Damaged Cartilage Removal animation
- Knee - Patella Microfracture animation
- Knee - Patella Painful Plica Removal animation
- Knee – Patella Realignment animation
- Knee - Revision Knee Replacement animation
- Knee - Synovial Painful Plica Removal animation
- Knee - Torn ACL Anatomical Footprint Reconstruction animation
- Knee - Torn Meniscus Repair animation
- Knee - Torn Meniscus Trimming animation
- Knee - Total Knee Replacement animation
Publications by Dr. Gonzalez Della Valle
Research
Dr. Alejandro González Della Valle is currently pursuing research into factors affecting speed of recovery.
Clinical Trials
- Biomarkers in Spondyloarthropathies: A Case Control Study
- The Center for Hip Preservation Outcomes Registry
- Saphenous Nerve Block vs. Femoral Nerve Block for Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Comparative Effectiveness Study in Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty Patients
- Saphenous (Adductor Canal) Nerve Block vs. Femoral Nerve Block for Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Novel Approach for Postoperative Analgesia
- The Effect of Ischemic Preconditioning on Systemic Inflammatory Markers after Total Knee Arthroplasty
- The Genetic Factor: Identifying Patients at High Risk for Developing Pulmonary Embolism (PE) After Orthopedic Surgery (Upper Extremity, Spine, THR, TKR) Using A Molecular Screening Test
Industry Relationships
Industry Relationships
One of the goals of HSS is to advance the science of orthopedic surgery, rheumatology, and related disciplines for the benefit of patients. Physicians at HSS may collaborate with outside companies for education, research and medical advances. HSS supports this collaboration in order to foster medical breakthroughs; however HSS also believes that these collaborations must be disclosed.
As part of the disclosure process, this website lists physician collaborations with outside companies. The disclosures are provided by information provided by the physician and other sources and are updated regularly. Further information may be available on individual company websites.
Below are the healthcare industry relationships reported by Dr. Gonzalez Della Valle as of February 15, 2023.
- HS2, LLC - Ownership Interest
- Johnson & Johnson, Inc. - Consultant
- LinkBio Corp. - Consultant; Royalties
- Naviswiss - Consultant; Research Support
- OrthoSensor, Inc. - Royalties
- Ortho Development Corp. - Royalties
By disclosing the collaborations of HSS physicians with industry on this website, HSS and its physicians make this information available to their patients and the public, thus creating a transparent environment for those who are interested in this information. Further, the HSS Conflicts of Interest Policy does not permit physicians to collect royalties on products developed by him/her that are used on patients at HSS.
Patients should feel free to ask their HSS physicians questions about these relationships.