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Dr. Dragos Macelaru, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 63
Dr. Dragos Macelaru, MD
3.8 (6 Ratings)

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Dr. Dragos Macelaru, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Potsdam, NY.
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Dr. Dragos Macelaru, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 63
Potsdam, NY
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Dragos Macelaru, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Potsdam, NY.

About

Dr. Macelaru graduated from University of Craiova Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Dragos Macelaru, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Potsdam, NY and has 36 years experience. Dr. Macelaru currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Canton-Potsdam Hospital, Alice Hyde Medical Center and Massena Hospital. Dr. Macelaru has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain and Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Macelaru received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Macelaru's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Macelaru also speaks Romanian. Dr. Macelaru accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Joint Pain
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Joint Pain
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Ankle Fracture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sciatica
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Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Osteophyte
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Release
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Neuroplasty
Peripheral Nerve Block
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Trigger Finger Release
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Bunion
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Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Genu Valgum
Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Osteophyte
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myelopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Osteophyte of Hand
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Pathological Spine Fracture
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rib Fracture
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Sjögren's Syndrome
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Torticollis
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Ankle Arthroscopy
Biceps Tendon Repair
Bunion Surgery
Bursal Drainage
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Hammer Toe Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Tendon Repair
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Plantar Fascia Release
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Point Injection
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Wound Repair
Wrist Fusion

Insurance Accepted

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  • MagnaCare PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
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  • Curative PPO
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  • Blue Priority NY EPO
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    Blue Acess Employer Sponsored
  • Open Access Plus
  • Flex Connecticut EPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Options PPO
  • SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
    BluePPO HSA PPO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • Blue Card PPO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
    MVP Health Care HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts PPO
    Preferred Blue PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • GHI CBP
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Canton-Potsdam Hospital
    50 Leroy St, Potsdam, NY 13676
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (315) 265-3300
    Monday
    00:00 - 23:45
    Tuesday
    00:00 - 23:45
    Wednesday
    00:00 - 23:45
    Thursday
    00:00 - 23:45
    Friday
    00:00 - 23:45
    Saturday
    00:00 - 23:45
    Sunday
    00:00 - 23:45
  2. 2 Canton Potsdam Hospital
    49 Lawrence Ave, Potsdam, NY 13676
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (315) 261-5850
  3. 3 Alice Hyde Medical Center Laboratory
    133 Park St, Malone, NY 12953
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 481-2790
  4. 4 Massena Hospital Inc
    1 Hospital Dr, Massena, NY 13662
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (315) 769-4785
  5. 5 St. Lawrence Health Allergy & Immunology-Slh Medical Campus
    6119 US Highway 11, Canton, NY 13617
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (315) 261-5850

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Macelaru
3.8
Based on 6 Reviews
5 Stars (3)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (1)

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Jun 27, 2024
I have had knee problems my whole life..other doctors always push for knee surgery. Dr.Mac tries to be conservative and try every thing else before he will consider an operation..I respect that.
Genie — Jun 27, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Romanian
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Craiova Faculty of Medicine
    1988
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Dragos Macelaru, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Macelaru's profile.

Dr. Macelaru frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain and Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Dragos Macelaru, MD is affiliated with Canton-Potsdam Hospital, Alice Hyde Medical Center and Massena Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Canton-Potsdam Hospital

    50 Leroy St, Potsdam, NY

  • Alice Hyde Medical Center

    133 Park St, Malone, NY

  • Massena Hospital

    1 Hospital Dr, Massena, NY