John C. Clohisy, MD
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- English
John Clohisy, M.D., is a nationally-recognized orthopedic surgeon who has spent more than 20 years helping young people move better, feel better and get back to doing the things they love.
Dr. Clohisy focuses his entire medical practice on treating hip conditions — it’s what he does every single day. He cares for adolescents, young adults and athletes with hip issues like hip dysplasia and femoroacetabular impingement, working closely with each family to find the right path forward, whether that means surgery or another solution.
If surgery is needed, your child is in experienced hands. Dr. Clohisy has performed more than 9,600 hip surgeries, including:
- Over 5,900 hip replacements (even in very young patients)
- More than 2,200 procedures for hip impingement
- Over 1,500 specialized surgeries for hip dysplasia (called periacetabular osteotomies)
He is also a leader in modern hip replacement techniques, including the anterior approach, which can offer a quicker recovery for some patients.
Beyond the operating room, Dr. Clohisy is a passionate researcher, teacher and advocate for better care. He has written more than 380 scientific papers to help improve treatments for young people with hip conditions. He also leads the ANCHOR Study Group, a national research team focused on understanding how to best care for hips at an early stage – before long-term problems develop.
What families appreciate most, though, isn’t just Dr. Clohisy’s skill – it’s his kind, thoughtful approach. He takes time to explain everything clearly, answer your questions and make sure you feel supported through every step of your child’s care.
With Dr. Clohisy, your child’s hips – and your family – are in good hands.
Pediatric Care
Specialties
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Orthopedics
- Pediatric Surgery
WHERE I PROVIDE CARE
More About Me
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery - General
Medical Education
Northwestern University/Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, IL
6/2/1989
Residency
Saint. Louis University School of Medicine
St. Louis, MO
6/1/1996
Fellowship
Harvard Office for Posdoctoral Fellows
Boston, MA
6/1/1997
Washington University School of Medicine
Professor
- 2025: 3rd Vice President (2025), Secretary (2020-Present), The Hip Society
- 2017-2027: Board Member at-large, International Hip Society
- 2018-Present: Board Member at-large, International Hip Arthroscopy and Preservation Society
- 2009-2016: Governing Board Member, The Rehabilitation Institute of St. Louis
- 2008-2011: Board Member at-large, Mid-America Orthopaedic Association, Inc.
- 2000-2004: Board of Directors, Central States Orthopaedic Society, Inc
- 2018-Present: Consultant Reviewer, Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics
- 2016: Grant Reviewer, NIAMS Centers of Research Translation P50 Grant
- 2010-Present: Consultant Reviewer, The American Journal of Sports Medicine
- 2008-2013: Associate Editor, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
- 2005-Present: Consultant Reviewer, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
- 2002-Present: Consultant Reviewer, Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
- 2024: Orthopedic Research All-Star, Becker’s Healthcare
- 2022: Otto Aufranc Award, The Hip Society
- 2022, 2020, 2015-2017, 2013, 2011, 2008, 2009, 2006, 2000-2004: Top 10% Recognition, Washington University Orthopedic Surgery Excellence in Education
- 2021-2022: Excellence in Education Award, Washington University
- 2009-2023: Best Doctors in America, selected by peers
- Grand Rounds Guest Speaker: Shriners Children's Portland; Total Hip Arthroplasty in the Very Young Patient: Challenges, Clinical Outcomes, and Strategies to Facilitate THA in the Very Young Patient (08/2021)
- Graduation Speaker: University of Minnesota; Evolving Strategies to Treat Hip Disease in Young Patients (06/2021)
- Visiting Professor: University of Iowa; Evolving Strategies to treat Hip Disease in Young Patients and Mentoring in Orthopedics and Beyond (06/2021)
- Visiting Professor: University of Wisconsin; Fall Visiting Professor Lectureship (09/2019)
- Keynote Speaker: Indiana University; The Current State of Hip Preservation in 2019 (05/2019)
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