NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- William Macaulay, MD, an internationally renowned expert in hip and knee treatments and surgery, has been appointed Chief of the Division of Adult Reconstructive Surgery in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at NYU Langone Health. The new appointment is effective August 23, 2018.

Dr. Macaulay first joined NYU Langone in January 2017 as its medical director for International Patient Services. In that role he oversaw an expansion of the health system's program matching international patients with top physicians in a wide variety of medical and surgical disciplines. He will maintain this position as he assumes his new role.

Macaulay also serves as professor of orthopedic surgery in the Division of Adult Reconstructive Surgery, performing his surgical procedures at NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital in Manhattan. In addition, he consults with patients at several of NYU Langone's state-of-the-art outpatient facilities, including the Preston Robert Tisch Center for Men's Health in Manhattan and NYU Langone Orthopedics—Westchester.

"We are thrilled to have Dr. Macaulay's vast orthopedic expertise and renowned leadership spearheading NYU Langone's adult reconstructive surgery division," says Joseph D. Zuckerman, MD, the Walter A. L. Thompson Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and chair of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery. "Dr. Macaulay enjoys international acclaim, and will apply his experience to continue to elevate our division, which is recognized for its extensive clinical, educational and academic activities."

About Dr. Macaulay: A Leader in Hip and Knee Care

Dr. Macaulay specializes in orthopedic procedures including primary and revision total knee and total hip replacement, partial knee replacement, hip resurfacing, hip fracture repair and knee arthroscopy. For the most complex cases, he utilizes new technologies, including robotics and computer-assisted navigation, to ensure optimal outcomes.

Prior to joining NYU Langone, Dr. Macaulay served as chief of the Division of Hip and Knee Surgery and director of the Center for Hip and Knee Replacement at NewYork-Presbyterian (NYP) at Columbia. He also served as the director of Orthopedic Surgery at NYP/Lawrence Hospital in Westchester County, and had been a member of the faculty at Columbia University Medical Center for 17 years, acting as Advisory Dean at The College of Physicians and Surgeons for 7 years. He was also the founder and director of their hip and knee replacement fellowship program. Dr. Macaulay earned his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, and completed his surgery internship and orthopedic surgery residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He also completed a postdoctoral arthroplasty fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.

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