Orthopaedics, Orthopaedic SurgeryGet to know Alexander MacFarlane
Background
Dr. Alexander MacFarlane is an orthopaedic surgeon specially trained in shoulder and elbow procedures. He graduated cum laude with his Doctorate of Medicine and completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University at Buffalo, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in Buffalo, NY. He was awarded a fellowship in shoulder and elbow surgery at the Florida Orthopaedic Institute in Tampa, FL, where he trained under orthopaedic surgeons renowned for pioneering innovative surgical techniques.
Dr. MacFarlane treats a wide range of shoulder and elbow conditions, such as arthritis, rotator cuff injuries, frozen shoulder, shoulder dislocations, fractures of the upper extremities, tendon tears in the biceps, triceps, and pectoralis muscles, and elbow and shoulder pain. His expertise covers procedures such as total shoulder replacement, reverse total shoulder replacement, muscle sparing total shoulder arthroplasty, arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, open and arthroscopic shoulder stabilization, joint replacement revisions, elbow arthroscopy, tennis elbow release, and ulnar nerve decompression.
Care Philosophy
I care for all my patients as I would care for a member of my own family – with kindness and thoughtful planning. My aim is to deliver evidenced-based care that aligns with their goals and desires. Whether this is simply to relieve a patient of shoulder pain, or to help athletes sidelined by shoulder instability, I vow to employ the most modern and safest techniques. Lastly, I want my patients to understand their shoulder problems and provide them with the best information to prevent further injury.
Education
University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences | Doctorate of Medicine
Residency and Fellowships
University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences | Residency
Florida Orthopaedic Institute| Fellowship
