Dr. Thomas Hickernell

Biography

Thomas Hickernell is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation at Yale University, specializing in adult hip and knee reconstructive surgery. He completed his medical education at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, followed by an orthopedic surgery residency at Columbia University Medical Center / New York Presbyterian. He also underwent fellowship training in Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction at Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Hickernell currently serves as the co-director of the arthroplasty service at Greenwich Hospital and is the Associate Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs at Yale University. He is dedicated to treating patients with degenerative conditions of the hip and knee, offering minimally invasive procedures such as muscle-sparing anterior hip replacements and complex revision surgeries. Dr. Hickernell employs an opioid-sparing multimodal pain control regimen to facilitate same-day discharges for selected patients. He is active in research, regularly publishing in esteemed journals and participating in national medical presentations. He is a Fellow of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, advocating for improved patient access to quality care.

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