Dr. Owen McGonigle, MD
Dr. Owen McGonigle, MD
Sports Medicine Specialist
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Meet Dr. McGonigle
Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon
Helping Athletes of All Ages Return to the Activities that Move Them
For Dr. Owen McGonigle, the most rewarding part of being a sports medicine specialist is helping athletes of all ages return to the sports and activities they love, whether it’s a high school student-athlete chasing collegiate dreams or a weekend warrior getting back into the game. Patients often describe him as compassionate, thorough, and deeply committed to their recovery and long-term goals.
His Approach to Care
Dr. McGonigle believes that great outcomes start with open communication and a full understanding of each patient’s goals. He takes a collaborative, full-circle approach to care, listening closely, educating patients about their options, and developing treatment plans tailored to their needs. Whenever possible, he recommends non-surgical treatments such as physical therapy, bracing, and guided injections.
When surgery is necessary, Dr. McGonigle offers advanced, minimally invasive techniques to help patients achieve a smooth recovery and lasting results.
Conditions He Treats
Dr. McGonigle specializes in diagnosing the root cause of these concerns and creating a personalized treatment plan to help athletes of all ages get back to the activities they love.
Many of Dr. McGonigle’s patients come to him with symptoms like:
- Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears
- Evaluation and treatment of fractures
- Joint dislocations
- Ligament and cartilage injuries
- Repetitive and overuse injuries such as tendonitis or bursitis
- Sports-related back injuries
- Sport-specific injuries in athletes of all ages
- Sprains and strains
Many of Dr. McGonigle’s patients that experience these symptoms often suffer from common problems/injuries like:
- Muscle, tendon, or ligament tears
- Fracture
- ACL
- Hip injury
- Knee injury
- Joint dislocation
- Sprain
- Strain
- Overuse injury (golfer’s elbow or tennis elbow)
Education & Expertise
Originally from Wayland, Massachusetts, Dr. McGonigle completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Notre Dame before earning his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine. He completed his residency through the Tufts Affiliated Hospitals Orthopaedic Residency Program and advanced fellowship training in Sports Medicine at the American Sports Medicine Institute, one of the top programs of its kind in the country.
Dr. McGonigle is fellowship trained and board certified in orthopedic surgery. He serves as the team physician for Bluegrass Orthopaedics’ partner high schools and universities across Kentucky, working closely with athletic trainers, coaches, physical therapists, and student-athletes to ensure safe and effective care.
He is also an active member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA), and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM).
Beyond The Operating Room
Outside of medicine, Dr. McGonigle enjoys spending time with his family and staying active through racquet sports, especially tennis and pickleball. He often competes in pickleball tournaments alongside his wife and fellow Bluegrass Orthopaedics providers.
Ready to Take the First Step?
If you’re struggling with a sports-related injury or joint pain, Dr. McGonigle is here to help you find answers and get back to doing what you love. To discuss your options, schedule an appointment with Dr. Donegan and his team by calling (859) 263-5140. For sudden, non-emergent orthopedic injuries, we offer same day appointments and walk-in visits at any of our BGONow Orthopedic Urgent Care locations throughout Kentucky.