Moira M. McCarthy, MD

Moira M. McCarthy, MD Orthopedic Surgeon on the Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service at Hospital for Special. Dr. Moira M.

McCarthy is an Orthopedic Surgeon on the Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service at Hospital for Special Surgery. She is a specialist in the fields of arthroscopic and open knee and shoulder surgery. Dr. McCarthy attended Princeton University for her undergraduate studies and completed her medical training at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons where she was inducted into the Alpha

Omega Alpha (AOA) honor society. She completed her residency training at Hospital for Special Surgery. Following residency, she was co-chief fellow during her fellowship on the Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service at Hospital for Special Surgery. During residency and fellowship, Dr. McCarthy gained experience while treating athletes on the field and in the operating room. She was an assistant team physician with the New York Giants, the New York Liberty, and with several other collegiate and high school teams and athletes. Dr. McCarthy’s clinical and research background is focused on disorders of the knee and shoulder. She has published peer-reviewed articles and book chapters as well as given presentations at national meetings on topics involving sports medicine conditions of the knee and shoulder. Her main clinical interests are anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and other knee ligament injuries, meniscus injuries, patella instability, shoulder instability, rotator cuff tears, and biceps tendon injuries. Following fellowship, Dr. McCarthy spent time traveling to learn specialized orthopedic techniques. She studied ACL reconstruction and anterolateral ligament (ALL) reconstruction with members of the ACL Study Group including Dr. Andy Williams in London and Dr. Bertrand Sonnery-Cottet in France who both treat professional soccer players, Dr. Peter Verdonk in Belgium, and Dr. Philippe Neyret in France. She spent additional time in France learning about patellofemoral disorders and treatments with Dr. Philippe Neyret and Dr. David Dejour. She spent time with Dr. Gilles Walch learning about shoulder instability and Latarjet procedures in France and with Dr. George Murrell treating rotator cuff tendon injuries in Australia. Dr. McCarthy is determined to offer customized expert care including surgical as well as non-surgical solutions for patients with injuries to the knee and shoulder. To know more about Dr. McCarthy please http://www.moiramccarthy.com/

08/17/2026

8 Exercises to Ease Medial (Inner) Knee Pain.

Ease medial knee pain with exercises that help improve flexibility and strength. Tailored exercises such as single-leg balances and wall squats can relieve discomfort from conditions like osteoarthritis and MCL sprains.

08/13/2026

Medical Moment: Avoiding Sports Injuries.

As a parent or guardian, it can be intimidating to know how to keep a young athlete healthy and active. A lot of kids are now playing the same sport year-round, including multiple sports teams in the same season.

08/06/2026

Why Does My Arm Hurt? Possible Causes and How to Manage Them.

Arm pain may be caused by injuries, overuse, arthritis, and nerve problems. Most of the time, it can be treated with rest and home care, but in some cases, arm pain can be caused by a more serious condition, such as a heart attack, that requires medical treatment.

Chondromalacia Exercises to Relieve Knee Pain.
07/30/2026

Chondromalacia Exercises to Relieve Knee Pain.

Chondromalacia patella, often called runner's knee, happens when cartilage under the kneecap deteriorates.1 Exercises that strengthen leg muscles and improve flexibility can help relieve the pain associated with this condition.

How to Exercise With Bad Knees.
07/23/2026

How to Exercise With Bad Knees.

Exercising with bad knees is possible and beneficial. Discover safe exercises that can help you lose weight and relieve knee pain related to arthritis, injury, or other causes.

Supported training improves injury prevention, new study shows.
07/16/2026

Supported training improves injury prevention, new study shows.

Serious knee injuries, including anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures in women's and girls' football, can be reduced through using injury prevention training, according to a new study by La Trobe University researchers.

Addressing ACL injuries in women: Expert explains prevention and treatment.
07/09/2026

Addressing ACL injuries in women: Expert explains prevention and treatment.

No one wants to hear the distinctive pop of an ACL tearing or rupturing, which typically means the player's season is at an end. The ACL, or anterior cruciate ligament, is located inside the knee and provides stability during movements such as cutting, turning, twisting, and jumping. Female athletes...

Happy 4th of July!Wishing you and your loved ones a safe, joyful, and memorable Independence Day.
07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July!
Wishing you and your loved ones a safe, joyful, and memorable Independence Day.

Happy Father’s Day! Thank you to all the wonderful fathers!
06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day! Thank you to all the wonderful fathers!

How to Treat an MCL Sprain.
06/05/2026

How to Treat an MCL Sprain.

MCL injuries frequently occur while participating in sports. They are usually caused by twisting, cutting (making quick directional changes), or bending movements.

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