Michael Medvecky

Michael Medvecky is a Professor of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation at Yale School of Medicine, where he serves as Vice-Chair for Faculty Affairs and Fellowship Director for the Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship. He specializes in sports medicine with a focus on knee and shoulder injuries, treating both elite athletes and recreational "weekend warriors." Dr. Medvecky is also an active member of Yale New Haven Hospital's Level 1 Trauma Center, providing care for patients with severe or multiple traumatic injuries.

Dr. Medvecky has been recognized multiple times by Connecticut Magazine as one of the state's "Top Orthopaedists" (2007, 2009, 2010, 2018, 2019) and received the University Faculty Teaching Award for his contributions to orthopaedic residency education. He serves as Head Team Physician & Head Orthopaedic Surgeon for the WNBA Connecticut Sun and consultant to the Yale University Athletic Department, with over 15 years of experience covering the New Haven Road Race.

• MD: New York Medical College (1995)
• Residency: New York University-Hospital for Joint Diseases (2000)
• Fellowship: Cincinnati Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center (2001)

His research focuses on complex knee injuries, particularly multiligament knee injuries, dislocations, and ACL reconstruction. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent emphasis on improving classification systems for knee injuries, optimizing surgical techniques, and understanding factors affecting patient outcomes and reimbursement. His work demonstrates expertise in both arthroscopic and open surgical approaches.

Dr. Medvecky serves on the Connecticut State Medical Society's Committee on the Medical Aspects of Sports and has established an annual post-graduate medical education course for primary care physicians on evaluating and treating musculoskeletal conditions. His clinical approach emphasizes listening to patients as the first step in diagnosis, believing 80-90% of diagnostic information comes from the patient's story.

He actively collaborates with other Yale Medicine Sports Medicine physicians, athletic trainers, and physical therapists to promote ACL injury-prevention programs and enhance athletic safety for both youth and adult athletes.