Dr. John MacGillivray is an orthopedic surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery and Associate Attending Orthopedic Surgeon at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. He currently serves as Team Physician to the US Ski Team. He has also served as an Orthopedic Consultant for the New York Giants, the National Hockey League Players' Association team physician for St. John's University, the New York Saints Professional La Crosse Team and the US Snow Boarding Team. He is also a member of the Board of Directors at the Carlos Otis Clinic, Stratton Mountain in Vermont.
Dr. MacGillivray has developed new techniques involving arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, labral repair of the shoulder, and ligament reconstruction of the knee. He also has a clinical and scientific interest in cartilage restoration of the knee and shoulder and has written numerous articles and book chapters on problems of the shoulder, knee and elbow. He has won the prestigious Neer Award once and has been nominated twice for his research of rotator cuff disease. Dr. MacGillivray graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine as class valedictorian.
Shoulder
Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
Arthroscopic shoulder stabilization
AC joint reconstruction
Total shoulder replacement
Clavicle fractures
Non-operative treatment of humerus fractures
Knee
ACL reconstruction (adult and adolescent)
Meniscus surgery
MPFL surgery for knee dislocations
Total knee replacement
Knee osteotomy for arthritis
Quadriceps tendon repair
Gel injections for knee osteoarthritis
Elbow
Surgical treatment of tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow
Biceps repair
Triceps repair
Other
Achilles tendon repair
Friendliness/courtesy of the care provider
4.9(78)Skill of physician
5.0(80)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.
Attending Orthopedic Surgeon, Hospital for Special Surgery
Associate Professor of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College
Associate Attending Orthopedic Surgeon, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
Member of the Board of Directors, Carlos Otis Clinic, Stratton Mountain
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1997, 2008
Castle Connolly Top Doctors in New York Metro Area, 2016-2020
Castle Connolly Regional Top Doctor, 2016-2020
Service Excellence Award, Health Network Foundation, 2012
Neer Award
Valedictorian of Medical School Class
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
MD, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
Hospital for Special Surgery, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Fellowship, New York
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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.
Below are the healthcare industry relationships reported by Dr. MacGillivray as of August 19, 2024.
HS2, LLC - Ownership Interest
Joint Effort Administrative Services Organization, LLC- Ownership Interest
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