Total Joint Specialist | Hip & Knee Surgeon

John Dunleavy, M.D.

Tel: 203-797-1500 Ext: 6632
Fax: 203-730-9497
Practice Locations: Danbury, Ridgefield, Southbury

Education & Training

Specialty

Total Joint Specialist | Hip & Knee Surgeon

Fellowship

Clinical Fellow in Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard University; Boston, MA

Residency

Orthopedic Surgery, St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center, Columbia University; New York, NY

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Alfred I. duPont Institute of Pediatric Orthopedics; Wilmington, DE

Orthopedic Oncologic Surgery, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center; New York, NY

Plastic Surgery / Burn Care, Jacobi Medical Center Burn Unit; Bronx, NY

Postgraduate

Doctor of Medicine, Georgetown University, School of Medicine; Washington, D.C.

Undergraduate

B.S. in Biology, Georgetown University, College of Arts and Sciences; Washington, D.C

Common Conditions Treated

  • Labral Tears of the Hip
  • Muscle Strain Injuries of Thigh
  • Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of the Hip
  • Hip Bursitis (Trochanteric Bursitis)
  • Osteoarthritis of Hip
  • Femoral Fractures
  • Femoral-Acetabular Impingement
  • Hip and Pelvic Fractures
  • ACL Injuries in Women
  • ACL Tear (Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear)
  • Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
  • Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper’s Knee)
  • Patellar Tracking Disorder
  • Prepatellar Bursitis (Kneecap Bursitis): Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
  • Quadriceps Tendon Tear
  • Meniscus Tears
  • Osgood-Schlatter Disease
  • Tibial Plateau Fracture: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
  • Knee Fracture
  • Osteoarthritis of the Knee
  • Patella Tendon Rupture
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
  • Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome)
  • Patella Fracture (Broken Knee Cap)
  • Knee Joint Pain

About Dr. Dunleavy

Dr. John Dunleavy is a hip and knee specialist with exceptional joint replacement surgery experience. Dr. Dunleavy’s extensive training encompassed orthopedic surgery, pediatric orthopedics, oncology orthopedics, and plastic surgery at some of the most highly respected hospitals along the East Coast, including St. Lukes-Roosevelt, Columbia University; Brigham and Women’s Hospital; Harvard University; and Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Dunleavy is an educator in his field and regularly schedules presentations and seminars on a variety of joint replacement topics. He is passionate about delivering optimal orthopedic care for his patients and has a commitment to excellence for both orthopedic trauma and routine conditions.

Accolades & Awards

  • Vitals Patients’ Choice Award (2019, 2020)
  • Vitals On-Time Doctor Award (2020)
  • Healthgrades Honor Roll

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