Hospital for Special Surgery Ranked No. 1 in Orthopedics Nationwide

Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), which has a major outpatient location on Long Island with more than 30 physicians, has been named the No. 1 hospital in the nation for orthopedics and the No. 3 hospital in the nation for rheumatology in the U.S. News & World Report 2022-23 Best Hospitals: Specialty Rankings©* report.

HSS Long Island is centrally located in the Omni Professional Building off Hempstead Turnpike in Uniondale. The facility offers care by orthopedic and sports medicine specialists who are available for diagnostic exams, pre- and postoperative appointments, and ongoing treatment needs. Radiology and imaging services, a physical therapy center and a special procedures unit are available onsite.

This is the 13th consecutive year that HSS has attained the top position nationally in orthopedics. Its No. 3 spot in rheumatology nationwide is the highest ranking for the specialty in the Northeast. This follows the U.S. News Best Children’s Hospitals© rankings announced last month, in which HSS surged into the Top 10 nationally and was highest ranked in NY, NJ and CT for Pediatric Orthopedics.

"When faced with musculoskeletal conditions or complex surgery, choosing a hospital is one of the most important decisions one will ever make,” said Louis A. Shapiro, president and CEO of HSS. “Our rankings in orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News are not only a great honor but a testament to each staff member’s commitment to do their best — and to improve on their best every day. The result is the highest-quality care for every patient who places their trust in HSS.”

For the 2022-2023 rankings, U.S. News evaluated more than 4,500 hospitals in 15 specialties using a variety of measures, including outcomes, level of nursing care, patient experience and the availability of technology such as computer-assisted orthopedic surgery. The methodology also factored in data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, American Hospital Association, professional organizations, and medical specialists.

According to the survey, HSS outperformed in back surgery and spinal fusion, hip fracture, hip replacement and knee replacement.

“Our extraordinary focus on musculoskeletal conditions enables us to provide highly specialized, patient-centered care to help people get back to what they need and love to do,” said Bryan T. Kelly, MD, MBA, surgeon-in-chief and medical director at HSS. “A combination of factors has enabled HSS to achieve outstanding outcomes: the highest standards in patient care and safety; our dedication to evidence-based medicine, including advances in technology; our seminal research in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions; and our commitment to training the physicians, surgeons and investigators who will help shape the future of musculoskeletal care.”

“We are proud to be recognized by U.S. News for outstanding care,” said S. Louis Bridges, Jr., MD, PhD, physician-in-chief and chief of the Division of Rheumatology at HSS, noting the significant growth of rheumatology at HSS to meet the increasing demand for its services. “We will continue to respond to changes and challenges in health care by embracing an integrative care approach that addresses the needs of the whole person. Our goal is to improve our patients’ lives with innovative, evidence-based treatments and dedicated research to advance the field.”

In 2021, HSS surgical teams performed 36,870 orthopedic procedures; HSS clinicians provided nearly 446,000 nonsurgical consultations for conditions including joint pain, trauma and sports injuries, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, back pain, spinal disorders, and conditions of the hand, upper extremities, foot and ankle.

HSS provides care to the highest-performing professional, collegiate and amateur athletes and organizations around the world, including USA Basketball, Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), UFC, the Brooklyn Nets, the New York Giants, the New York Knicks, the New York Mets and the New York Red Bulls, among others.

* Copyright © 2022 U.S. News & World Report, L.P. Data reprinted with permission from U.S. News.