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Max Willinger, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgeon – Hip & Knee Replacement

 

Dr. Max Willinger is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in adult hip and knee reconstruction. His clinical expertise includes total joint replacements, arthritis management of the hip and knee, and cutting-edge MAKO robotic-assisted surgery. With a passion for restoring mobility and enhancing quality of life, Dr. Willinger combines precision techniques with individualized patient care to deliver optimal surgical outcomes for those suffering from degenerative joint conditions.

Dr. Willinger’s medical journey began in Union College’s highly selective eight-year combined BS/MS/MD program. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Sociology, graduating summa cum laude, and a Master of Science in Healthcare Management from Union Graduate College. He went on to receive his medical degree from Albany Medical College, where his leadership and academic excellence stood out. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center/Northwell Health, where he served as Chief Resident, and then pursued advanced subspecialty training in adult hip and knee reconstruction at the University of Pennsylvania.Now practicing at Academy Orthopedics, Dr. Willinger brings a wealth of academic, clinical, and surgical experience to the team. Outside of medicine, he leads an active lifestyle playing basketball, volleyball, rugby, and skiing whenever possible. He also enjoys exploring National Parks, biking, and listening to the Beatles.  Dr. Willinger is currently seeing patients in the Wayne office.

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Dr. Max Willinger’s Specialties

Dr. Willinger specializes in musculoskeletal conditions for adult patients.

  • check Complex Revision Hip/Knee Replacement Surgery
  • check Periprosthetic Hip & Knee Joint Infection Management
  • check Direct Anterior Hip Replacement
  • check Minimally-invasive Total Knee Replacements
  • check Ultrasound Guided Procedures
  • check Mako Robotic Assisted Procedures
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Dr. Max Willinger’s Education & Achievements

Get to know Dr. Willinger — a leading orthopedic surgeon at Academy Orthopedics.

  • Albany Medical College, Doctor of Medicine
  • Union Graduate College Master of Science, Healthcare Management
  • Union College, Bachelor of Science in Biology & Sociology

  • Long Island Jewish Medical Center/Northwell Health

  • The University of Pennsylvania, Adult Hip & Knee Reconstruction

  • American Academy of Hip and Knee Surgeons
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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Dr. Max Willinger’s Publications

Social Media Is the Fastest Way to Disseminate Research and It’s Here to Stay

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Relationship Between Preoperative Nutritional Status and Predicting Short-Term Complications Following Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty

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Surgical Technique: Robotic-Assisted 1.5-Stage Exchange Total Knee Arthroplasty for Periprosthetic Joint Infection

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Comparative Analysis of 30-Day Readmission, Reoperation, and Morbidity Between Lumbar Disc Arthroplasty Performed in the Inpatient and Outpatient Settings Utilizing the ACS-NSQIP Dataset

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Infection After Total Knee Arthroplasty: Does Timing of Pre-operative Antibiotics Matter?

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