World's Top Orthopedic Hospital, The Hospital for Special Surgery in New York sets world record

April 9, 2025

World’s leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health, The Hospital for Special Surgery sets world record

New York City, New York, United States--Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), founded in 1863, an affiliate of Weill Cornell Medical College, has the lowest complication and readmission rates in the nation for orthopedics, and among the lowest infection rates and is ranked #1 in the world for Orthopedics according to Newsweek; it sets the world record for being the World's Top Orthopedic Hospital (World’s leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health), according to the WORLD RECORD ACADEMY.

"Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) is the world's leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health. At its core is Hospital for Special Surgery, nationally ranked No. 1 in orthopedics (for the 11th consecutive year), No. 4 in rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report (2020-2021), and the best pediatric orthopedic hospital in NY, NJ and CT by U.S. News & World Report "Best Children's Hospitals" list (2021-2022)," the Hospital for Special Surgery's press release says.

"HSS is ranked world #1 in orthopedics by Newsweek (2020-2021). Founded in 1863, the Hospital has the lowest complication and readmission rates in the nation for orthopedics, and among the lowest infection rates. HSS was the first in New York State to receive Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Nursing Service from the American Nurses Credentialing Center five consecutive times."

"Founded in 1863, the Hospital has the lowest complication and readmission rates in the nation for orthopedics, and among the lowest infection rates. HSS was the first in New York State to receive Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Nursing Service from the American Nurses Credentialing Center five consecutive times.

"The global standard total knee replacement was developed at HSS in 1969. An affiliate of Weill Cornell Medical College, HSS has a main campus in New York City and facilities in New Jersey, Connecticut and in the Long Island and Westchester County regions of New York State, as well as in Florida.

"In addition to patient care, HSS leads the field in research, innovation and education. The HSS Research Institute comprises 20 laboratories and 300 staff members focused on leading the advancement of musculoskeletal health through prevention of degeneration, tissue repair and tissue regeneration."

"The HSS Global Innovation Institute was formed in 2016 to realize the potential of new drugs, therapeutics and devices. The HSS Education Institute is a trusted leader in advancing musculoskeletal knowledge and research for physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, academic trainees, and consumers in more than 130 countries.

"The institution is collaborating with medical centers and other organizations to advance the quality and value of musculoskeletal care and to make world-class HSS care more widely accessible nationally and internationally."

"Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), the academic medical center ranked #1 in the world for Orthopedics according to Newsweek, today opens HSS Midtown at 770 Lexington Avenue in New York City. The new facility focuses on providing specialized non-surgical and post-surgical care, with Physiatry, Sports Medicine, Pain Management, Spine, and Neurology, as well as complementary services to support musculoskeletal health needs," the Hospital for Special Surgery's press release says.

"HSS Midtown's medical services include diagnosis of musculoskeletal issues, physical therapy, digital X-ray and non-surgical care, as well as convenient access to care coordination and evaluations, follow-up and post-surgical care for patients undergoing surgical procedures at other HSS locations.

"HSS Midtown is designed to overcome many of the reasons why too many people are enduring unnecessary pain and impairment," said HSS Physiatrist-in-Chief Joel M. Press, MD. "An integrated team of non-surgical and surgical specialists, in a gorgeous new midtown location where you can book directly, open also evenings and on Saturdays."

Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) Facts:

Hospital of choice for athletes from more than 100 professional sports teams from around the world, as well as the majority of all teams in Major League Baseball, National Basketball Association, the National Football League, and the National Hockey League.
HSS treats most patients non-surgically, but still performs more than 40,000 surgeries per year.
World’s largest academic medical center specialized in musculoskeletal health, for more than 160 years.
Patients come to HSS from all 50 States and more than 100 countries.
Designated a Medical Center of Excellence by Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA).
Official Hospital and Team Physicians to more than 20 high performing teams and leagues including Major League Pickleball, the New York Giants, New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets New York Liberty, New York Mets, New York Red Bulls, New York Road Runners, National Basketball Players Association, US Youth Soccer, and UFC.

(from the official website)

"Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) is an academic medical center and research institution headquartered in New York City that specializes in the treatment of orthopedic and rheumatologic conditions. Its main campus is located at 535 East 70th Street in Manhattan and there are locations in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida.

"The hospital was founded in 1863 by James Knight. HSS is the oldest orthopedic hospital in the United States and is consistently ranked as the world's top orthopedic hospital. Bryan T Kelly served as the former surgeon-in-chief and currently serves as president and chief executive officer. Douglas E. Padgett serves as the current surgeon-in-chief." (Wikipedia)

"Areas of expertise at HSS include joint replacement, orthopedic trauma, hand and upper extremity surgery, limb lengthening, osseointegration, foot and ankle surgery, pediatric orthopedics, spine surgery, sports medicine, physiatry, rheumatology, and physical therapy. HSS Education Institute offers residency programs, fellowship programs, and professional medical education programs. The hospital has 453 active medical staff.

"HSS is ranked first in orthopedics, worldwide, by Newsweek (2021-2024) and in the United States by U.S. News & World Report (2010-2025). HSS is also ranked third in rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report." (Wikipedia)

"In 2021, HSS broke ground on a new 12-story building over FDR Drive at 71st Street, funded by a gift from the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation. HSS received Magnet Recognition for nursing excellence in 2002, 2007, 2011, 2016, and 2021. HSS has ranked No. 1 in orthopedics nationally for 15 consecutive years, and ranked No. 3 in rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report in 2024-2025. (Wikipedia)

"Bryan T. Kelly, MD was appointed President and CEO of HSS in 2023. Kelly is the hospital’s first surgeon-in-chief to become CEO. By 2024, HSS held 217 patents resulting from HSS research in bioengineering and other areas. Suzanne Maher is the Chief Research Officer, and Lionel Ivashkiv is the Chief Scientific Officer.

"Hospital for Special Surgery research includes basic lab research, applied research, and clinical research. Basic and applied research at the hospital addresses conditions such as arthritis, orthopedic injury, scoliosis, osteoporosis, spinal disc degeneration, autoimmune diseases such as lupus, and related musculoskeletal diseases. HSS clinical research focuses on knee injuries, osteoarthritis, regenerative medicine, spine conditions, and rheumatologic conditions, such as lupus and scleroderma."

"Hospital for Special Surgery is the official hospital and team of physicians to the New York Giants,[54] the New York Knicks,[55] the Brooklyn Nets,[56] the New York Liberty, the New York Mets, the New York Rangers,[57] the New York Red Bulls, Major League Pickleball, the Long Island Nets, the Westchester Knicks, the St. Lucie Mets, the Brooklyn Cyclones, Knicks Gaming, FC Monmouth, and the City University of New York Athletic Conference.

"Hospital for Special Surgery serves as orthopedic consultants for US Youth Soccer, UFC, and the National Basketball Players Association. Hospital for Special Surgery is the official hospital of the New York Road Runners and the TCS New York City Marathon. (Wikipedia)

"Hospital for Special Surgery is designated as a Medical Center of Excellence by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). Hospital for Special Surgery is one of three hospitals in the United States to receive this distinction."

Photos: World’s leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health, The Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) sets world record

(1) Justin Oppenheimer, Enterprise Chief Operating Officer & Chief Strategy Officer, Lauren Tanenbaum, Vice President, Regional Markets, and Joel M. Press, MD, Physiatrist-in-Chief, attend the ribbon cutting for the grand opening of HSS Midtown./HSS

(2-7) Facebook/HSS