Michael J. Maynard, MD
Dr. Michael Maynard is a 1975 graduate of the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland. He later spent two years as an engineering graduate student and ROTC instructor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. From MIT he went onto Cornell University Medical College where he received his MD degree in 1985. His orthopedic residency training was taken at Hospital for Special Surgery. Thereafter, he continued at HSS for a fellowship year in joint replacement under Chitranjan Ranawat, MD, and Thomas Sculco, MD, and a second fellowship year in Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery under Russell Warren, MD.
Highlights of Dr. Maynard's career include:
- New information described in research he published led to improved treatment of injuries to the posterolateral knee ligaments.
- He is among the first surgeons to develop skill and experience in the arthroscopic treatment of disorders affecting the hip joint.
- For over a decade he has been team physician for over a thousand athletes fielded annually by Marist and Vassar Colleges. Recently, Marist College dedicated their athletic training facility as the "Dr. Michael J. Maynard Center for Sports Medicine."
- He has formerly served as the Chief of Orthopedics at Helen Hayes Hospital and as the Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at the Bronx VA Hospital where he was responsible for the education and supervision of a team of HSS physicians who provide orthopedic care to patients.
Back in the Game Patient Stories
Appointments
Assistant Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon, Hospital for Special Surgery
Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College
Chief of Orthopedic Surgery, Bronx Veterans Administration Medical Center
Specialty
Special Expertise
Advanced arthroscopic techniques for shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, ankle disorders
Minimally invasive techniques for joint replacement of the hip, knee, shoulder
Repair of clavicle non-unions and mal-unions
Orthoplastics
Awards
O'Donoghue Award for Sports Medicine Research, 1994
Affiliations
Chief of Orthopedic Surgery, Bronx VA Medical Center, 2003-2005
Head Athletic Team Physician, Marist College, 1991-present
Head Athletic Team Physician, Vassar College, 1991-2004
Active Member, American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine
Languages
French, Italian, Spanish, Turkish
Insurance Information
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO HMO POS
Cigna
Oxford
United Healthcare
Please do not hesitate to contact our office if you have questions regarding your insurance coverage. You may still have coverage subject to the availability of 'out-of-network' benefits.
Education
MD, Cornell University Medical College, New York, 1985
Internship
Residency
Fellowship
Hospital for Special Surgery, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery, 1992
Certification
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery 1994, 2004
State Licensure
New York, Connecticut
Selected Publications
Maynard MJ, Deng X, Wickiewicz TL, Warren RF. The Popliteofibular Ligament. Rediscovery of a Key Element in Posterolateral Stability. Am J Sports Med 1996; 24: 311-316.
Maynard MJ, Warren RF. Surgical Reconstructive Technique for Knee Dislocation. In: Jackson DW, ed. Master Techniques in Orthopedic Surgery, New York: Raven Press, 1995.
Maynard MJ. Hip Arthroscopy. Current Opinion in Orthopedics 1993; 4: 35-7.
Maynard MJ, Ranawat CS, Flynn WF Jr. Total Hip Arthroplasty in Rheumatoid Arthritis. In: Paget S, Fields T, ed. Rheumatoid Arthritis. New York: John Wiley and Sons Inc., 1993.
Maynard MJ, Sculco TP, Gehlman B. Progression and Regression of Deep Vein Thrombosis After Total Knee Arthroplasty. Clin Orthop 1991; 273: 125-30.
For more publications, please see the PubMed listing.
Clinical Trials
Surgical Animations
- Total Shoulder Replacement Animation
- Total Knee Replacement Animation
- Partial Knee Replacement Animation
- Hip Replacement Animation
- Hip Resurfacing Animation
- Hip Arthroscopy Animation
- Cartilage - Articular Cartilage Microfracture Animation
- Cartilage - Removal Damaged Cartilage Animation
- Shoulder - Bankart Repair Animation
- Shoulder - Diagnostic Arthroscopy Animation
- Shoulder - Distal Clavicle Resection Animation
- Shoulder - Fully Torn Rotator Cuff Animation
- Shoulder - Partially Torn Rotator Cuff Animation
- Shoulder - SLAP Lesion Repair Animation
- Shoulder - Synovial Problems Animation
- Shoulder - Trimming Torn Labrum Animation
- Knee - Knee Arthroscopy Animation
- Knee - Loose Body Removal Animation
- Knee - Torn Meniscus Repair Animation
- Knee - Torn Meniscus Trimming Animation
- Knee - Patella Damaged Cartilage Removal Animation
- Knee - Patella Microfracture Animation
- Knee - Patella Painful Plica Removal Animation
- Knee - Synovial Painful Plica Removal Animation
- Knee - Torn ACL Allograft Graft Animation
- Knee - Torn ACL Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone Graft Animation
- Knee - Torn ACL Hamstring Graft Animation
Patient Education
- Your Pathway to Recovery: A Patient's Guide to Total Hip Replacement Surgery (THR)
- Your Pathway to Recovery: Patient's Guide to Total Knee Replacement Surgery (TKR)
- ACL Surgery
- Unicondylar Knee Replacement
- Total Joint Surgery FAQs
- Activities of Daily Living - Rehabilitation After Total Hip Replacement
- Patient Guide to Surgery for ACL Injuries
- Patient Guide to Shoulder Surgey
The Team
Eva
Surgical Coordinator
Eva has been working in healthcare for nearly 15 years. She makes it her mission to listen to each patient and to be of service to your needs. Eva coordinates surgical scheduling and will provide you with informational materials, pre-admission testing, medical clearance, and support to alleviate scheduling difficulties and successfully navigate you through your surgical process. You will meet and speak with her after your consultation with Dr. Maynard.
Alisha
Surgical Coordinator
Alisha is the newest team member, and has been with Dr. Maynard’s practice since February of 2017. She has previous experience as both a surgical coordinator and clinical coordinator, totaling 8 years in the healthcare industry. She understands the importance of making sure each patient feels valued and informed under Dr. Maynard’s care, and works closely with Eva to coordinate surgery and appointments for our patients.
Karen
Office Manager
Patient Testimonials
Arlyne
Exactly one year ago to date I had the great fortune of meeting Dr. Maynard. After three years of suffering from the effects of a torn hip labrum my activities were being curtailed dramatically. Because of my age, 63, it was recommended that I replace my hip and move on even though it was agreed that my hip, for the most part, was in good shape.
I came to HSS and Dr. Maynard, where I knew they were doing arthroscopic surgery for this problem without total hip replacement. The moment I met Dr. Maynard I felt like I had found the most caring and knowledgeable doctor. His ability to listen and diagnose the problem was amazing. He took a methodical approach including various tests and injection therapy, therefore enabling him to recommend arthroscopic surgery (no hip replacement) and ultimately a complete recovery. Thanks to Dr. Maynard I am back swimming, walking the golf course, exercising and just plain living my life.
For all of the above I am eternally grateful to Dr. Maynard. I cannot recommend him highly enough...
HE IS THE BEST!!!
Regards,
ArlyneDoug
I had ACL surgery 42 years ago as the result of a college lacrosse injury. After years of wear and tear, my knee became arthritic and crooked to the point where I endured constant discomfort and pain. Dr. Maynard was recommended to me by the surgeon who performed my operation four decades ago. Although Dr. Maynard had concerns about whether he could straighten the knee, the results were outstanding. After six months, my knee is straight, completely functional and, for the first time in years, I am pain free! He is the best! DJ
Regards,
DougRose Mary
Compassionate is the word that comes to mind when I think of this doctor. He replaced both hips with no complications. Dr. Maynard always greets you with a smile and no matter how busy his appointment schedule is, takes his time to address all of your concerns. We, his patients, are truly blessed that he chose this profession.
Regards,
Rose MaryDennis
Dr Maynard is far and away the BEST doctor I have ever seen (and believe me, I have been to many). He provided me with a complete and thorough diagnosis, explained in great detail in terms I could understand what was wrong, and then provided me with various options including the risk/reward of each. What set him apart is that I felt I was speaking with a friend, with someone who really cared that I got well. Thank you Dr. Maynard!!
Regards,
DennisSharon
I have had the BEST experiences with Dr. Maynard. His expertise is exceptional. He goes above and beyond what is required. His bedside manner is wonderful. He is NOT a doctor where ego comes first. Dr Maynard has worked with my difficulties like a trooper! I have had to have several shoulder replacements and I am looking at another as my body isn't very accepting. He has and IS using his skills and inquiring of other specialists to make my body work again. I have complete trust in his knowledge and skills. He has become like family to my family. I even recommended my dad to him for successful hip surgery. THANK YOU Dr Maynard for being YOU!
Regards,
SharonMark
If you have a very big problem with your knee, Dr. Maynard is the right person to trust. Two years ago I fell on the street and tore my left quadriceps. The first doctor misdiagnosed me and did not recognize the tear and prescribed physical therapy. The second doctor did not advise surgery because scars developed and advised me to continue work in the gym.
After year and half, I met Dr. Maynard. He advised me to have surgery. He reconnected my torn meniscus and I regained stability of my leg. He saved my leg.