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William G. Clancy, Jr., MD, PhD
 

William G. Clancy, Jr., MD, PhD Print Friendly Page

Faculty, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Dr. Clancy founded the Sports Medicine program at UW-Madison in 1974 and has made significant contributions to the field of sports medicine. He is the past president of the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine and has been inducted into the Hall of Fame.  He developed the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) reconstruction techniques now used by surgeons worldwide. His surgical patients have won more than 20 gold and silver medals in the Olympic Games and world championships and he has treated athletes in the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, LPGA, PGA and World Cup soccer. Dr. Clancy was the team orthopedic physician for the U.S. hockey and ski teams as well as U.S. team physician at three Olympic Games. He is a professor at the School of Medicine and Public Health in the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation and Head of the Division of Sports Medicine. He is the head team physician and orthopedic surgeon for the University of Wisconsin athletic teams.

Specialties

Orthopedics and Rehabilitation

Pediatric Sports Medicine

Sports Medicine

UW Health Clinics

Research Park Clinic
(608) 263-8850 | (800) 323-8942 | Map

Hospital Affiliation(s)

University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics (primary)

Languages Spoken

English
Medical interpreters are available to help patients communicate with hospital and clinic staff. For more information, please contact interpreter services at (608) 262-9000.

UW School of Medicine and Public Health

Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation

Professional Certifications and Education

Board Certification Orthopedic Surgery
Residency St. Luke's Hospital Center, Columbia University, New York, NY
Internship St. Luke's Hospital Center, Columbia University, New York, NY
Medical School University of New York, Downstate College of Medicine, 1967

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