Name: Dr. Eugene Byrne, MD

Specialty: Orthopedics

Qualification/Board Certification: MD – Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School; Internship in Orthopaedic Surgery – Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (1996–1997); Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery – Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (1997–2001); Fellowship in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine – Mercy Hospital Anderson/University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (2001–2002)

Affiliation(s): Adirondack Medical Center; University of Vermont Health Network Elizabethtown Community Hospital; Lake Placid Sports Medicine, PLLC

Locations (City/State): Lake Placid, New York

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1912905068

About the Doctor

Dr. Eugene Byrne is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist with more than 20 years of clinical experience, practicing in Lake Placid, New York. He earned his medical degree from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and completed a comprehensive orthopaedic training pathway at the same institution, including an internship in orthopaedic surgery (1996–1997) and a full residency in orthopaedic surgery (1997–2001). He then completed a highly specialized fellowship in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine at Mercy Hospital Anderson/University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (2001–2002), one of the nation’s respected sports medicine training programs. He holds an active New York State Medical License valid through 2027.

Dr. Byrne practices at Lake Placid Sports Medicine, PLLC alongside a team of top-rated orthopedic surgeons and allied health providers, and is affiliated with both Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake and University of Vermont Health Network Elizabethtown Community Hospital. He holds three subspecialties — Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, and Shoulder Surgery — reflecting one of the most comprehensive orthopedic skill sets available in the Adirondack region. With a perfect 5/5 patient experience rating from 60 verified reviews and all seven available patient awards including Patients’ Top Choice and Great Bedside Manner, Dr. Byrne is one of the most highly regarded orthopedic surgeons in upstate New York. He is currently accepting new patients and accepts Medicaid along with all major commercial insurance plans.

Key highlights of Dr. Byrne’s practice:

• Perfect 5/5 patient experience rating from 60 verified reviews
• Three orthopedic subspecialties in hip/knee reconstruction, sports medicine, and shoulder surgery
• Fellowship-trained in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
• All seven patient experience awards including Patients’ Top Choice and Great Bedside Manner
• High treatment volume in knee replacement, rotator cuff repair, arthritis, and tendon injuries
• Affiliated with two regional hospitals serving the greater Adirondack and Vermont border communities
• Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and major commercial insurance plans

Education & Training

• Medical School – Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Doctor of Medicine (MD)
• Internship – Orthopaedic Surgery, Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (1996–1997)
• Residency – Orthopaedic Surgery, Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (1997–2001)
• Fellowship – Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Mercy Hospital Anderson/University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (2001–2002)

Medical Conditions Treated

• Knee injuries and knee replacement (total and partial)
• Hip injuries and hip replacement (total and partial)
• Rotator cuff tears and shoulder disorders
• Inflamed tendons and ligaments of the upper body
• Arthritis (osteoarthritis and inflammatory arthritis) of the knee, hip, and shoulder
• ACL, MCL, and PCL ligament tears
• Meniscus tears and cartilage damage
• Shoulder instability and dislocations
• Sports-related musculoskeletal injuries
• Tendinitis and bursitis
• Fractures and orthopaedic trauma
• Degenerative joint disease
• Labral tears of the hip and shoulder
• Bone spurs and joint impingement syndromes

Medical Procedures Performed

• Total and partial knee replacement surgery
• Total and partial hip replacement surgery
• Rotator cuff repair and shoulder reconstruction
• Arthroscopic knee, shoulder, and hip procedures
• ACL reconstruction and ligament repair
• Meniscus repair and resection
• Labral repair of the hip and shoulder
• Joint injection therapy (corticosteroid and hyaluronic acid)
• Fracture care and orthopaedic trauma surgery
• Cartilage restoration and resurfacing procedures
• Shoulder stabilization surgery
• Sports injury evaluation and non-surgical management
• Preoperative and postoperative orthopaedic consultations
• Physical therapy referral and rehabilitation coordination

Services Offered

Dr. Byrne’s practice at Lake Placid Sports Medicine, PLLC delivers a full spectrum of orthopaedic and sports medicine services to patients throughout the Lake Placid and greater Adirondack region. His three subspecialties in hip and knee reconstructive surgery, orthopedic sports medicine, and shoulder surgery give him an exceptionally broad surgical scope, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population ranging from competitive athletes and active adults to elderly patients requiring joint reconstruction and replacement.

New patients benefit from thorough musculoskeletal evaluations in which Dr. Byrne carefully reviews symptoms, imaging results, and activity history to develop an accurate diagnosis and individualized treatment plan. His patients consistently praise the clarity of his instructions, the thoroughness of his examinations, and the quality of his follow-up care, all of which have contributed to his perfect patient satisfaction rating. Whether managing a straightforward sports injury or planning a complex reconstructive surgery, Dr. Byrne ensures that every patient fully understands their condition and their care pathway before any intervention takes place.

Surgical services are a major focus of Dr. Byrne’s practice, with particularly high procedural volumes in knee replacement, rotator cuff repair, and upper body tendon and ligament surgery. His fellowship training in orthopaedic sports medicine gives him advanced expertise in minimally invasive and arthroscopic techniques, reducing recovery times and improving surgical outcomes for active patients. His dual hospital affiliations with Adirondack Medical Center and University of Vermont Health Network Elizabethtown Community Hospital ensure that patients across the region have access to his surgical expertise in the facility most convenient to their location.

Summary of services offered:

• New patient consultations and comprehensive orthopaedic evaluations
• Sports injury assessment and non-surgical management
• Joint replacement surgery (knee and hip)
• Shoulder surgery and rotator cuff repair
• Arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgical procedures
• Ligament reconstruction (ACL, MCL, PCL, and shoulder)
• Meniscus and labral repair surgery
• Chronic joint disease and arthritis management
• Joint injection therapy
• Fracture care and orthopaedic trauma management
• Cartilage restoration procedures
• Postoperative care and rehabilitation coordination
• Physical therapy referral and long-term musculoskeletal follow-up

Accepted Insurance Plans

Please contact the office directly to confirm your specific plan is accepted.

Practice Locations

Location 1 – Primary Practice Practice Name: Lake Placid Sports Medicine, PLLC

Address: 203 Old Military Rd, Lake Placid, NY 12946

Phone: (518) 523-1327

Practice NPI: 1841371143

Hospital Affiliations