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John M MacKnight, MD
UVA Health Provider

John M MacKnight, MD

Internal Medicine

Primary Phone Number
Fax Number
434.244.9442

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 (1992)
Residency
University of Virginia Medical Center (1995)
Fellowship
University of North Carolina Medical Center (1996)
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

686 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

183 Patient Comments

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Always great with Dr. MacKnight
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Dr MacKnight is awesome
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Dr MacKnight is a true gem for UVA Health and UVA Sports Med
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Dr MacKnight is so knowledgeable about all things Ortho, has helped me in the past. Yesterday he fully examined my knee and explained possible causes for pain, ordering MRI. So thankful for him and this clinic!
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Dr. MacKnight is the best! Answered all of my questions. Absolute greatest to work with!!
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Excellent listener, empathetic, and offer insights and suggestions, and then work collaboratively on a treatment plan.