About Me

Dr. McLawhorn provides world-class hip and knee replacement care for Stamford, Greenwich, and Fairfield County residents.

Dr. Alexander S. McLawhorn, MD, MBA, is a leading orthopedic surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) and Stamford Hospital, specializing in hip and knee replacement in Southern Connecticut. He sees patients at HSS Stamford, offering advanced options such as anterior hip replacement, robotic-assisted surgery, and rapid recovery joint replacement, with a proven record of outstanding outcomes.

Dr. McLawhorn performs over 600 joint replacement procedures every year, making him one of the most experienced hip and knee surgeons in Southern Connecticut. His expertise includes direct anterior total hip replacement (THR) — including the “bikini incision” — as well as robotic and computer-assisted hip replacement, hip resurfacing, and rapid-recovery joint replacement programs. He is among the nation’s highest-volume surgeons for robot-assisted anterior hip replacement, performing more than 400 robotic hip procedures annually.

He has been recognized as a top joint replacement surgeon by volume and outcomes in the United States, New York, and Connecticut, and he was named the “best value” for joint replacement for delivering superior outcomes at lower cost.

Patients in Stamford, Greenwich, and Fairfield County benefit from Dr. McLawhorn’s expertise through his offices at HSS Stamford and Westport, where he offers convenient access to world-class hip and knee replacement care in Southern Connecticut. His team provides a seamless, patient-centered surgical experience, supported by the latest advances in minimally invasive techniques, robotics, and rapid recovery pathways.

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. McLawhorn serves as the Director of Research and Innovation for the Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Service at HSS. He has authored numerous publications, received national research awards (including the Frank Stinchfield Award from the Hip Society), and lectures internationally on hip and knee replacement surgery, patient-reported outcomes, and value-based care. His ongoing research is focused on enhancing the quality and outcomes of arthritis treatment worldwide.

Dr. McLawhorn holds regular office hours in Manhattan, Stamford, CT, and Westport, CT.

Learn more at: www.drmclawhorn.com