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John M MacKnight, MD
Accepting New Patients
UVA Health Provider

John M MacKnight, MD

Internal Medicine

Primary Phone Number
Fax Number
434.244.9442

Additional Locations

Bio & Overview

A faculty member since 1996, John MacKnight, MD, is a professor of internal medicine at UVA. He is also the medical director and primary care team physician for UVA Athletics, and has an adjunct clinical appointment in orthopedic surgery. In this latter role, MacKnight sees athletes and active individuals for non-operative orthopedic care and concussions.

Born and raised in Fredericksburg, MacKnight attended the University of Delaware for undergraduate training, and then went on to Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia for medical school. He completed his internal medicine residency at UVA, followed by a primary care sports medicine fellowship at University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill.

MacKnight has been recognized as one of America’s Top Doctors, declared a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine, and he has received top patient satisfaction scores during his tenure at UVA Health.

MacKnight is married with four children. In his free time, he enjoys following all UVA sports, traveling, exploring new foods and photography. 

Academic Information

Department
Medicine
Academic Role
Professor
Division
General Internal Medicine
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Age Groups Seen
Adults (21-65)
Older Adults (65+)
Primary Education
Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University
Residency
University of Virginia School of Medicine
Fellowships
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine
Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine (Sports Medicine), American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
Additional Specialties
Sports Medicine

Highlights

Awards

  • 2019 Best Bedside Manner Awards, OurHealth Charlottesville and Shenandoah Valley Magazine; Honorable Mention, Sports Medicine
  • 2015-2020 Best Doctors in America® List 
  • 2012 Fellow, American College of Sports Medicine

Reviews

609 Patient Satisfaction Ratings

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Overall
5 Out of 5
Provider showed concern
Provider explained things clearly
Provider included you in decisions
Provider discussed treatment options
Likelihood of recommending this provider

146 Patient Comments

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Dr. MacKnight is always terrific! He's an excellent listener, smart, knowledgeable and a great guy! He's treated my late husband and me for decades and he gave/gives us 100%, every time.
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First time seeing Dr. MacKnight. He was great!
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Dr MacKnight gave me excellent information and advice on how to deal with the variety of conditions I'm experiencing as I age. I felt very positive as a result of this normal semi-annual follow-up. Hard to imagine getting better service and care from another physician
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Dr did most the interaction
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Dr. MacKnight listened well and explained clearly his thoughts on the best way to treat my respiratory infection. He was kind and easy to talk to about my health concerns.
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Dr. McKnight was wonderful with our daughter and us. He listened attentively and took our concerns seriously. He was compassionate and understanding.