Drew Lansdown

MD

Orthopedic surgeon

Dr. Drew Lansdown is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine and surgeries of the knee, shoulder and elbow. He treats a wide range of conditions, including knee ligament injuries, meniscus and other cartilage injuries, rotator cuff tears, shoulder instability, shoulder arthritis, and shoulder and elbow injuries related to throwing. He cares for athletes of all ages and skill levels.

Lansdown performs total shoulder replacements and reverse shoulder replacements, and he is trained in advanced arthroscopic techniques. He also has experience in procedures for knee joint preservation.

Lansdown's research interests include anterior cruciate ligament injuries, rotator cuff tears and cartilage injuries. He studies how to use advanced MRI techniques to improve diagnosis and treatment for knee and shoulder conditions.

Lansdown earned his medical degree at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, graduating with honors. While completing a residency in orthopedic surgery at UCSF, he received the UCSF Exceptional Physician Award. He completed a fellowship in sports medicine and shoulder surgery at Rush University Medical Center.

Lansdown reviews articles for numerous medical journals, including the American Journal of Sports Medicine, Journal of Orthopaedic Research, and Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. He has served as an assistant team physician for the Chicago White Sox and Chicago Bulls, in addition to serving as team physician for high school football teams in Chicago and the Bay Area.

  • Education

    University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, 2010

  • Residencies

    UCSF, Orthopedic Surgery, 2016

  • Fellowships

    Rush University Medical Center, Sports Medicine, 2017

  • Board Certifications

    Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

  • Academic Title

    Assistant Professor

Where I see patients (2)

    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    336 Ratings
    About our process
    Jan 05, 2024
    Dr. Lansdowne was very approachable and kind. He made sure to explain things to me clearly.
    Dec 31, 2023
    Dr Lansdown and his ass. Physician were both great! They were informative, they listened, I felt heard and that they cared about my well being. Calm domineer and clear explanation help to alleviate any fears /concerns I had.
    Dec 24, 2023
    Dr. Lansdown is The Best! He consistently takes very good care of our family--my daughter, me, and now my son have all been patients of his. We wouldn't think of going to anyone else.
    Dec 17, 2023
    A friend recommended Dr. Lansdown and I did have a good experience. He had a good summary of what to do now and future options depending on how things go over time. He seemed to cover all options.One thing I did wonder if I have a question before my next appointment in 3 months does he communicate in email ?
    Nov 10, 2023
    Dr. Lansdown is very friendly and listens to my concerns.
    Nov 09, 2023
    Dr. Lansdown is professional and attentive. He always has a smile on his face and a pleasant demeanor.
    Oct 27, 2023
    Good
    Oct 19, 2023
    Dr Lansdown has a compassionate positive personality. We trust him totally
    Oct 13, 2023
    He l showed genuine interest. He listened patiently. He explained things. Great!
    Oct 10, 2023
    Friendly and courteous, directly assessed needs and presented options clearly. Listed well.
    Oct 03, 2023
    Impressed me with his expertise and warmth.
    Sep 15, 2023
    Dr. Lansdown was really informative and he listens and addressed all my concerns. I feel more at ease with my upcoming surgery.
    Sep 08, 2023
    The entire experience was very positive. Everyone expressed appreciation for my completing on line forms. All very courteous and concerned. All aspects on-time and not all rushed.
    Aug 15, 2023
    Most definitely, I would recommend
    Aug 12, 2023
    Dr. Landsdown is great. I'm trying to get a friend who is in the Kaiser program to consult Dr. Landsdown at least for a second opinion.
    Aug 10, 2023
    Dr. Lansdown is a compassionate MD and it shows with listening to his patients. This was crucial for me as I had been to several doctors before him who couldn't help me. Dr. Lansdown spent the time listening and looking thoroughly at my past medical hx.
    Aug 03, 2023
    Dr. Lansdown was very professional and approached and treated my problem with great recommendations and treatment.
    Jul 28, 2023
    I will have to wait till after the procedure to determine whether or not I will recommend this caregiver to others with regards to the procedure to be performed. With that said, the doctor was very informative and respectful.
    Jul 28, 2023
    One of the best Dr's on the planet!
    Jul 09, 2023
    Seems like a very good doctor
    Jun 13, 2023
    Dr Lansdown has such a great positive presence . He explains problems clearly and follows up with solutions. You can tell he really cares !!
    Jun 02, 2023
    Excellent doctor. I am very glad I chose to see hi.
    May 19, 2023
    Professional and thorough Detailed in explanation and following questions
    May 11, 2023
    I would recommend anybody to this hospital. Very well run facility.
    May 08, 2023
    Dr Landsdown is one of the most empathetic providers I've every encountered. He really does seem to care. He answered by boat load of questions, showed me models and CatScan results so I can better understand the procedure. I trust his skills and judgement. I don't feel like I understand much about the post-surgical at home experience and what I can do to prepare for it. Sounds like a lot of that will happen in the hospital, but I feel like I'll be overwhelmed and need to prepare earlier.
    May 04, 2023
    Very professional, personable, and knowledgable
    May 04, 2023
    Never a problem with this department from being making a appointment to Dr Lansdown he's a very good Doctor
    Apr 30, 2023
    I was previously seen by this health care provider and was told I required surgery of both shoulders and X-rays were taken prior to seeing him and they weren't included in my in person visit. Also I mentioned that an MRI is the proper method of determining whether the automobile accident I recently was involved in had caused further complications of which X-rays won't determine this.
    Apr 09, 2023
    Dr. Lansdown is a fantastic surgeon and caregiver. I will highly recommend him to anyone I know who needs support that Dr. Lansdown can support. Dr. Lansdown also helped me with an ongoing issue with a foreign body left in my non-surgery hand by a nurse. The foreign body had nothing to do with Dr. Lansdown's work, and is in no way his fault. However, he recognized my concern and helped me get further support.
    Apr 02, 2023
    The doctor well explained the procedure he would recommend, but not much discussion of alternatives. I am reading up on these on line. I have scheduled surgery (that person was helpful), but I don't know what to do next. How will I dress? How do I sleep sitting up? I'm reading up on this with useful information from the Mayo Clinic and Stanford websites, but what do I need to know from UCSF? I have great faith in Dr Landsdown. I just don't know all the details of what I'm committing to or when I'll know that
    Mar 02, 2023
    All was explained very clearly to me.
    Feb 16, 2023
    Very sweet and caeing
    Feb 07, 2023
    Attentive, professional and caring. Simply outstanding!
    Dec 15, 2022
    Great doctor nurses and staff. Wouldn't go anywhere else for medical
    Dec 08, 2022
    This was my first interaction with Dr. Lansdowne, and it was all positive. I would recommend him for consult, but I have no experience with a surgical ability so I would be hesitant to recommend him for that.
    Nov 18, 2022
    Dr Lansdown listened to me and answered my questions with respect and knowledge.
    Nov 11, 2022
    Dr Drew Lansdown is by far the best orthopedic doctor I've had. He listened to my concerns and goals and provided a clear path forward
    Oct 15, 2022
    Dr Drew was the 4th orthopedic surgeon I saw, and the only one who asked what my goals were, clearly explained my injuries and provided a clear path forward to running.I would recommend him to my family and friends
    Oct 14, 2022
    Excellent Dr.
    Oct 14, 2022
    Very impressed with Dr Lansdown and staff.
    Oct 07, 2022
    Dr Lansdown was very helpful in helping me understand my options, take a decision and plan for the procedure.
    Sep 30, 2022
    Great experience.
    Sep 22, 2022
    Dr. Lansdown is an amazing human being. So helpful and always listens to my concerns and we come to joint agreements very easily.
    Sep 06, 2022
    Dr Landsdowne and his staff are amazing.....they really listen to all the concerns, questions, etc. Explain everything clearly, answer questions....I am very impressed and pleased!
    Aug 28, 2022
    Very satisfied. Received impeccable service
    Aug 28, 2022
    Went above and beyond. I live 5 hours away and the doctor even saw me fir a problem not originally planned for the appointment
    Aug 26, 2022
    Excellent in every way, best ever
    Aug 25, 2022
    Always a great experience at UCSF
    Aug 06, 2022
    This Dr gave me my life back. I'm very blessed to have him do my surgery.
    Aug 04, 2022
    Very good
    Jul 29, 2022
    Great

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    Evaluating Cryopreserved Osteochondral Allograft Cores for the Treatment of Osteochondral Lesio...

    Change of physical functioning and pain from baseline as assessed by the subjective International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) score. Scores are reported on a 0-100 scale, with low scores indicating worse outcomes and high...

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