About Provider Neil C. Dunleavy, MD, FAAOS:
Neil C. Dunleavy, M.D., a Westchester native, specializes in orthopaedic sports medicine. His practice focuses on:
- Advanced arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
- Arthroscopic shoulder labrum repair
- Arthroscopic meniscus repair and preservation
- Arthroscopic hip labrum repairs
- Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI)
- Arthroscopic treatment of hip bursitis and tendinopathy
- All-inside arthroscopy-assisted ACL reconstruction
- Cartilage preservation and reconstruction techniques
- Microfracture
- Shoulder impingement
- Arthroscopic biceps tenodesis
- Tendinopathy
- Fracture care
- General orthopaedic surgery
While at the University of Chicago, Dr. Dunleavy assisted and trained under the team physicians for the NFL Chicago Bears. He also served as a team physician for the MLS Chicago Fire soccer team, University of Chicago sports teams, and several high school football teams.
Dr. Dunleavy prefers a conservative approach to treating his patients. "When possible, I encourage my patients to explore nonsurgical treatment methods prior to considering surgery, and in most cases nonoperative measures are successful. However, if pain persists, I provide the latest minimally-invasive techniques available, and I strive to create a compassionate setting for your recovery."
In his spare time, Dr. Dunleavy is an avid sports fan, and enjoys baseball, golf and tennis. Most of all, he enjoys spending time with his wife and children.