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About Dr. Connors
Dr. J. Patrick Connors is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in primary and revision hip and knee replacements. He has a particular interest in anterior hip replacement, robotic-assisted or computer-navigated partial and total knee replacements, and complex revision hip and knee replacements. Dr. Connors' philosophy is to treat every patient as he would his own family, starting with the most conservative treatments first. When surgery is necessary, Dr.
Connors uses minimally invasive and muscle sparing techniques to achieve individualized patient treatment goals while utilizing the latest technology and research to provide the best possible care and outcomes for his patients. After earning his undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Notre Dame, Dr. Connors obtained his medical degree from the State University of New York at Downstate, where he was elected into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He completed his Orthopedic Surgery residency training at the University of Connecticut, followed by a fellowship in Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement at the prestigious Hoag Orthopedic Institute in Southern
California.
Dr. Connors has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. His research has been presented at national and international orthopedic surgery meetings. He is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS). When not at work, Dr. Connors likes to spend time at the beach with his wife Amanda and puppy Henry, and is an avid skier, golfer, and Notre Dame Football fan.
Special Expertise
Treatment of Hip and Knee Arthritis
Hip and Knee Disorders
Minimally Invasive Hip and Knee Replacement
Direct Anterior Hip Replacement
Robotic and Computer Assisted Joint Replacement Surgery
Partial Knee Replacement
Revision Hip and Knee Replacement
Hip and Knee Periprosthetic Fractures and Infections
Hip Fracture Care
Procedures
Hip:
Direct Anterior Approach Total Hip Replacement
Minimally Invasive Total Hip Replacement
Revision Hip Replacement
Robotic and Computer Assisted Hip Replacement
Knee:
Total Knee Replacement
Quadriceps Sparing Total Knee Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement (Unicompartmental)
Revision Knee Replacement
Robotic Partial Knee Replacement
Robotic and Computer Assisted Total Knee Replacement
Insurance
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Credentials
Appointments
Orthopedic Surgeon, HSS Florida
Affiliations
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
American Academy of Hip and Knee Replacement Surgeons (AAHKS)
Awards
OITE Resident Top Score, 2020-2023
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, 2019
Education
Medical - State University of New York at Downstate, 2019
Internship - University of Connecticut, 2020
Residency - University of Connecticut, 2024
Fellowship - Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement, Hoag Orthopedic Institute, 2025
State Licensure
Florida, California
Languages
EnglishFor My Patients
Publications by Dr. Connors
Selected Presentations
Connors JP Strecker S, Witmer. Increasing BMI is Not Associated with Lower Satisfaction or Increased Complications in Primary TJA. American Academy of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) Annual Meeting, Dallas, TX. Nov 2023
Connors JP, Grosso M. Differences in Patient Reported Outcomes Following Same Day Total Hip Arthroplasty: Ambulatory Surgery Center vs. Hospital Based Outpatient Department. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting. Las Vegas, NV. Mar 2023
Wellington IJ, Stelzer JW, Garvin PM, Connors JP, Geaney LE. Prevalence of Change in Orthopaedic Subspecialty Fellowship Preference During Residency Training: A Survey Study. American Orthopaedic Association Annual Leadership Meeting's 2022 Summer Council of Orthopaedic Residency Directors (CORD) Conference. Providence, RI. Jun 2022.
Wellington IJ, Hawthorne B, Dorsey C, Connors JP, Mazzocca AD, Solovyova O. Optimization of Tissue Adhesive Drying Time for Surgical Wound Closure. UConn Health Musculoskeletal Institute Research Day. Farmington, CT; Mar 2022
Connors JP, Catlaw K Ceccucci W, Cremins M, McCarthy R, Palumbo K, Rossetti M,Vellanky SS, Belniak R. Predicting Postoperative Falls After Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: A Machine Learning Algorithm, American Academy of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) Annual Meeting, Dallas, TX. Nov 2021
Industry Relationships
HSS has a long history of supporting appropriate relationships with industry because they advance HSS's mission to provide the highest quality patient care, improve patient mobility, and enhance the quality of life for all, and to advance the science of orthopedic surgery, rheumatology, and their related disciplines through research and education.
As of July 29, 2025, Dr. Connors reported no relationships with the healthcare industry.
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