Hospital for Special Surgery
Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), based in New York City, is recognized globally as the preeminent institution dedicated to musculoskeletal health. Founded in 1863, HSS is the oldest orthopedic hospital in the United States and has built a legacy of innovation, clinical excellence, and compassionate care. Ranked No. 1 in orthopedics for 16 consecutive years and among the top hospitals for rheumatology for 34 years by U.S. News & World Report, HSS is also ranked No. 1 in orthopedics worldwide by Newsweek for five consecutive years. The hospital has earned international distinction for achieving among the nation’s lowest infection and readmission rates, a reflection of its uncompromising commitment to quality and safety.
Each year, HSS clinicians and surgeons provide specialized orthopedic and rheumatologic care to more than 200,000 patients and perform over 40,000 surgical procedures. The hospital is also known for treating professional athletes from over 100 sports teams worldwide, including the New York Giants, New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets, New York Mets, and UFC, and serves as the official hospital and team physician to more than 20 professional leagues and teams. Recognized by FIFA as a Medical Center of Excellence, HSS attracts patients from all 50 U.S. states and more than 100 countries.
HSS maintains one of the world’s largest academic centers devoted to orthopedic imaging and anesthesiology. Its radiologists have developed advanced imaging protocols for bones, ligaments, tendons, and soft tissues, while HSS anesthesiologists pioneered regional anesthesia techniques that minimize pain, reduce bleeding, shorten surgical times, and lower infection risk by up to 50 percent. The HSS Research Institute drives scientific innovation with 21 laboratories and more than 300 researchers advancing prevention, tissue repair, and regeneration. The HSS Innovation Institute, established in 2016, continues to translate breakthrough research into new therapies, devices, and technologies.
As an academic leader, every HSS physician holds a faculty position at Weill Cornell Medical College. The institution operates one of the most sought-after orthopedic residency programs in the world, with more than 400 of its 500 graduates serving in senior positions across major orthopedic departments. The HSS Education Institute offers over 600 professional development courses annually to more than 21,000 members worldwide through HSS eAcademy, now active in over 130 countries.
HSS’s mission extends beyond clinical care to advancing global musculoskeletal health through collaboration, research, and education. Supported by more than 15,000 donors contributing over $70 million annually, the hospital continues to shape the future of orthopedics and rheumatology with unwavering dedication to innovation, excellence, and patient-centered care.
