Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgeon

John E. Mullen, M.D.

Tel: 2860-355-8000 Ext: 4213
Fax: 860-350-6291
Practice Locations: Danbury, New Milford, Sharon

Education & Training

Specialty

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgeon

Residency

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery; New York, NY

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mount Sinai Medical Center; Cleveland, OH

Postgraduate

Doctor of Medicine, New York Medical College; Valhalla, NY

Undergraduate

Bachelor of Science in Biology (cum laude), Providence College; Providence, RI

Common Conditions Treated

  • Femoral-Acetabular Impingement
  • Hip and Pelvic Fractures
  • 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
  • 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. Mullen

Dr. John Mullen combines exceptional experience in orthopedic medicine and surgery from private practice with New Milford Orthopedics as well as that gained while serving our nation as a medical officer/Lieutenant Commander and battalion surgeon. He was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal and the Combat Action Ribbon for Service in Liberia, as well as many honors from medical institutions. A specialist in sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, and orthopedic trauma, Dr. Mullen works with patients of all ages and in all stages of fitness, from recreational athletes to professionals. Dr. Mullen has worked as a physician at Shea Stadium, Yankee Stadium, and Madison Square Garden, taking care of athletes, performers, and fans alike. At Madison Square Garden, he served as a tournament physician for the Big East Basketball Tournament for 18 years (2003-2020).

Dr. Mullen completed Orthopedic Surgery residencies at The Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan and at Cleveland’s Mt. Sinai Hospital, which is affiliated with Case Western Reserve Medical School. His medical career also includes being an emergency department physician and publishing in the Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine.

Accolades & Awards

  • America’s Most Honored Doctors (2021–2022)
  • America’s Most Honored Professionals/Doctors – Top 1% (2017–2020)
  • Vitals Patients’ Choice 5th Anniversary Award (2020)
  • Vitals Patients’ Choice (2015–2017, 2019)
  • Vitals On-Time Physician Award (2015–2019)
  • Vitals Compassionate Doctor (2015–2016)
  • Healthgrades Honor Roll

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