Alejandro Gonzalez Della Valle, MD
Hip and Knee Replacement Surgeon
HSS - Main Hospital535 East 70th Street, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10021
Tel: 212.774.7124
Fax: 212.774.7505
New York, NY 10021
Tel: 212.774.7124
Fax: 212.774.7505
About Dr. Gonzalez Della Valle
Dr. Gonzalez Della Valle is an expert in reconstructive surgery of the hip and the knee, including hip and knee replacements as well as joint reserving procedures (arthroscopy). He has surgically treated over 10,000 patients with numerous hip and knee conditions ranging from straightforward procedures to complex revision surgery of hip and knee replacements. He encourages his patients to go back to being active, practicing sports, traveling and enjoying their professional and leisure time after surgery.
Dr. Gonzalez Della Valle combines classic concepts of joint replacement surgery with the newest techniques, technologies and materials, and adapts the surgery to meet each patient’s realistic demands. His recommendations for treatment are based on a thorough physical examination and discussion with the patient, a deep understanding of the classic and newest techniques, and a robust body of research, which includes over 250 peer reviewed publications and book chapters authored by him. In addition, he serves as Chief of the Hip Service and is a member of The Hip Society and The Knee Society.
For more information, visit www.agdvmd.com
Profile Video
Departments
Specialized Centers
Complex Joint Reconstruction Center
Special Expertise
Minimally invasive hip and knee surgery
Hip replacement and resurfacing
Partial and total knee replacement
Sensor-assisted, computer-assisted, and robotic-assisted surgery
Revision hip and knee surgery
Sports medicine knee surgery
Knee arthroscopy
Cartilage repair and transplantation
Patient Stories
Patient ratings for Dr. Gonzalez Della Valle
Friendliness/courtesy of the care provider
4.9(557)Skill of physician
5.0(553)Insurance
Aetna
BCBS Anthem Gatekeeper Individual Network
BCBS Federal
BCBS Anthem of NY (formerly Empire)
BCBS Horizon
Cigna
Connecticare (not through Access Health CT)
EmblemHealth GHI
EmblemHealth HIP
The Empire Plan / NYSHIP
Oxford
UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare Compass
BCBS Anthem Gatekeeper Individual Network
BCBS Federal
BCBS Anthem of NY (formerly Empire)
BCBS Horizon
Cigna
Connecticare (not through Access Health CT)
EmblemHealth GHI
EmblemHealth HIP
The Empire Plan / NYSHIP
Oxford
UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare Compass
If your insurance is not listed, please call our office if you have questions regarding your insurance coverage. If you have out-of-network benefits, then your insurance may reimburse you for a portion of your office visit. We will work with you and your insurance to minimize your out-of-pocket costs. Financial assistance may be available for patients in need.
Credentials
Appointments
Chief of the Hip Service, Hospital for Special Surgery
Attending Orthopedic Surgeon, Hospital for Special Surgery
Professor, Clinical Orthopedic Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College
Attending Orthopedic Surgeon, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
Affiliations
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Société Internationale de Chirurgie Orthopédique et de Traumatologie
Argentine Orthopedic Association
Argentine Hip and Knee Society
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Argentine Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Argentine Board of Hip and Knee Surgery
Awards
2002: Acta Orthopaedica Scandinavica Research Award
2004: The Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation Career Development Award
2005: The Hip Society "Sir John Charnley" Award
2007: Nicholas Andry Award of the American Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons
2012: Team Science Award in Translational Science of American Federation of Medical Research
Education
Medical: University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1992
Internship: Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, General Surgery, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1993
Residency: Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Orthopaedics, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1997
Fellowships: Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Hip Surgery, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1998
Hospital for Special Surgery, Research Hip and Knee, New York, 1999
Hospital for Special Surgery, Hip and Knee, New York, 2002-2004
State Licensure
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
For My Patients
Dear Patients, Family, and Friends
Welcome to my website. Below you will find the necessary information to make an appointment. In addition, you will find extensive information on the hip and knee conditions that I treat, on hip and knee replacement surgery and arthroscopic knee surgery. You will be able to access the written information that I give to my patients based on their individual needs. This content is for your information only – It should not be used for patient care unless specifically instructed by me.
Transportation / Directions / Parking
Office Location:
Hospital for Special Surgery
535 East 70th Street, 3rd floor
New York, NY 10021
Map
Parking
Driving Directions
Ambassador and International Services (for out-of-state and international patients)
Knee Animations
- Knee - Diagnostic Knee Arthroscopy animation
- Knee - Inflamed Synovium Removal animation
- Knee - Loose Body Removal animation
- Knee - Partial Knee Replacement animation
- Knee - Patella Damaged Cartilage Removal animation
- Knee - Patella Microfracture animation
- Knee - Patella Painful Plica Removal animation
- Knee – Patella Realignment animation
- Knee - Revision Knee Replacement animation
- Knee - Synovial Painful Plica Removal animation
- Knee - Torn ACL Anatomical Footprint Reconstruction animation
- Knee - Torn Meniscus Repair animation
- Knee - Torn Meniscus Trimming animation
- Knee - Total Knee Replacement animation
Publications by Dr. Gonzalez Della Valle
Research
Dr. Alejandro González Della Valle is currently pursuing research into factors affecting speed of recovery.
Clinical Trials / Research Studies
- Biomarkers in Spondyloarthropathies: A Case Control Study
- The Center for Hip Preservation Outcomes Registry
- Saphenous Nerve Block vs. Femoral Nerve Block for Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Comparative Effectiveness Study in Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty Patients
- Saphenous (Adductor Canal) Nerve Block vs. Femoral Nerve Block for Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Novel Approach for Postoperative Analgesia
- The Effect of Ischemic Preconditioning on Systemic Inflammatory Markers after Total Knee Arthroplasty
- The Genetic Factor: Identifying Patients at High Risk for Developing Pulmonary Embolism (PE) After Orthopedic Surgery (Upper Extremity, Spine, THR, TKR) Using A Molecular Screening Test
Industry Relationships
Industry Relationships
HSS has a long history of supporting appropriate relationships with industry because they advance HSS's mission to provide the highest quality patient care, improve patient mobility, and enhance the quality of life for all, and to advance the science of orthopedic surgery, rheumatology, and their related disciplines through research and education.
Below are the healthcare industry relationships reported by Dr. Gonzalez Della Valle as of January 22, 2024.
- HS2, LLC - Ownership Interest
- HSS ASC Development Network, LLC - Ownership Interest
- Joint Effort Administrative Services Organization - Ownership Interest
- LinkBio Corp. - Consultant; Royalties
- Naviswiss - Ownership Interest
- Ortho Development - Royalties
HSS and its physicians make this information available to patients and the public, thus creating a transparent environment for those who are interested in this information. Further, the HSS Conflicts of Interest and Commitment Policy prohibits physicians from collecting royalties on products they develop that are used on patients at HSS.
Patients should feel free to ask their HSS physicians questions about these relationships.
