Christopher Scanlon, MD

Christopher M. Scanlon, MD, MS, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement. He is skilled in hip resurfacing, primary and revision hip and knee joint replacement, and knee arthroscopy. Dr. Scanlon has expertise in the latest minimally invasive surgical approaches, including quad-sparing knee replacement and anterior approach hip replacement. His practice leverages advanced technologies like robotic surgery and computer-assisted navigation. He is trained in the latest evidence-based approaches to promote rapid recovery and pain reduction for his patients.

Dr. Scanlon attended the University of South Carolina, graduating with a BS in biomedical engineering. After receiving his MS degree in biomedical engineering from the University of Miami, he completed his MD degree at the Drexel University College of Medicine, in Philadelphia. Dr. Scanlon finished his orthopedic residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and completed his fellowship training as part of the NYU Langone/ISK Adult Reconstruction Fellowship program.

Dr. Scanlon’s research has focused on cartilage tissue engineering and other bioengineering topics. He has served as a reviewer for a number of academic journals, including Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach, and the University of Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Journal. He is an active member of numerous professional organizations, including the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and the Biomedical Engineering Society. His participation in programs like the Wharton/Penn Ortho McNulty Leadership Program reflects his commitment to taking an active role as one of tomorrow’s leaders in medicine.