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Meet Timothy V. McGrath, MD
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Hand & Wrist Care | Shoulder, Arm, & Elbow Care
Dr. Tim McGrath is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hand and upper extremity care. He treats a full spectrum of conditions from the shoulder to the hand, with particular focus on shoulder replacements, including Outpatient Total Joint, and arthroscopy. Learn more about Dr. McGrath to see if you’d like to make an appointment with him and his team.
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About Dr. McGrath
Dr. McGrath is a board certified, fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in shoulder replacements and shoulder arthroscopy, such as rotator cuff repairs. Dr. McGrath approaches every treatment plan with a shared decision making process, empowering patients to make the right choice with his guidance. He wants you to feel confident in his knowledge and abilities, and relaxed and comfortable in his care.
For Dr. McGrath, orthopaedic surgery perfectly merges his interests in anatomy, biology and sports. He keeps active with cross country skiing, fly fishing and time with his wife and four children. He enjoys woodworking and home improvement projects, and can often be found playing golf or watching the Bills and the Red Sox. Though he’s a man with many interests, his family is always his top priority.
What are some of the most exciting advances in orthopaedic surgery?
“We’ve come a long way with outpatient surgery options. For example, regional nerve blocks let us numb a patient’s arm or leg up for surgery so they can go home afterwards without excruciating pain - oftentimes, pain management after a surgery can be antiinflammatories and Tylenol, we don’t have to rely on narcotics. It’s made surgery a lot more comfortable for patients.”
What’s one of your favorite hobbies?
“I like to fly fish. I’ve been doing it since I was kid. When I was about 10 years old, my parents bought me a fly tying kit. It takes a little more skill. If you can catch a fish from something that you tied and created yourself, it’s much more of an accomplishment.”
Education
Bachelor of Science in Biology, Niagara University, Niagara Falls, NY
Doctor of Medicine, University at Buffalo School of Medicine, Buffalo, NY*
*Theodore Papademetriou Award for Outstanding Commitment to Orthopaedic Education
Training
General Surgery Internship, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
Orthopedic Surgery Residency - University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery Fellowship, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
Accreditations & Professional Memberships
CAQ in Hand Surgery, American Society for Surgery of the Hand
State of New York Medical Society
Erie County Medical Society
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Dr. McGrath’s Team
Dr. McGrath works with a team of medical professionals who practice in tandem to provide you the best care and treatment possible. During your appointment, you may be evaluated by a member of his expert team.
Anthony Graziano, PA-C
Supports Dr. Timothy V. McGrath
Peter Kelley, FNP
Excelsior Express
Hand & Wrist Care
Shoulder, Arm & Elbow Care
Where Dr. McGrath Practices Medicine
- Excelsior Orthopaedics Amherst
- Excelsior Orthopaedics Niagara Falls
- Buffalo Surgery Center
- Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital
- Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center
