Dr. Alexander McLawhorn, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Alexander McLawhorn is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in New York, New York. In 2023, Dr. McLawhorn performed 187 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#1 in New York) and 51 knee replacements (#79 in New York), for a combined total of 238 procedures. This places Dr. McLawhorn among the highest-volume joint replacement surgeons in New York.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Hip Replacement
187 verified cases
#1 in New York
Knee Replacement
51 verified cases
#79 in New York

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. McLawhorn

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (238 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. McLawhorn, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 212-606-1065
535 E 70th St
New York, NY 10021
NPI: 1659695302
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 16 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
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Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.