Gary R. McGillivary, MD, FRCS
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Gary R. McGillivary, MD, is assistant professor of orthopedic surgery. A native of Nova Scotia, Canada, he is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS). Dr. McGillivary started practicing at Emory in 1997. |
Areas of Clinical Interest
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Elbow
- Hand surgery
- Hand-non sx tx
- Microvascular surgery
- Upper extremities
- Wrist
The Road to Emory: Education
- Medical School: Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
- Internship: Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
- Residency: Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
- Fellowship: University of California School of Medicine, San Diego, CA, Hand and Microsurgery
Personal
Dr. McGillivary coached high school lacrosse at Woodward Academy, his son's alma mater. He owns and trains German Shepherd Dogs and competes in Schutzhund,a sport in which the dogs compete in three disciplines: obedience, tracking, and protection work.







