Dr. William Macaulay MD
Orthopedist
555 Madison Ave 3rd Floor New York NY, 10022About
Dr. William Macaulay is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Macaulay specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Macaulay tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
College of Physicians & Surgeons, Columbia University MD 1992
Mc Gill Univ- Fac Of Med- Montreal- Que- Canada 1959
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 1992
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Dr. William Macaulay MD's Expert Contributions
I have hip pain due to hip arthritis, but now my knees are also hurting. What could be the reason?
You may be interested to learn that painful arthritic hips often refer pain to the knee area (on the same side). Of course, one could have a separate knee problem, but usually not. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Medical Director, International Patient Services NYULMC 2017 - 2017
- Professor NYULMC 2017 - 2017
- Nas Eftekhar Professsor Columbia University 2009 - 2016
- Advisory Dean Columbia University, College of P&S 2005 - 2011
- Chief, Adult Reconstruction Surgery NYPH at Columbia University 2001 - 2014
Awards
- Dorr Award 2007 AAHKS
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Sciatica
- Pain
- Broken Ankle
- Abnormal Gait
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- European Knee Society
- European Hip Society
- Knee Society
- Hip Society
- American Orthopaedic Association
- Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons
- American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
- American Medical Association
Fellowships
- hospital for special surgery
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Arthritis Foundation
Areas of research
Hip Fracture Treatment, Hip & Knee Replacement Outcomes, Complications Avoidance, Recovery EnhancementDr. William Macaulay MD's Practice location
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