Hospital for Special Surgery Top-Ranked in Orthopedic Surgery

For an unprecedented 11th year in a row, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), which has a major outpatient location on Long Island, has been ranked the No. 1 hospital in the nation for orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals 2020-2021" survey.

HSS Long Island is centrally located in the Omni Professional Building off Hempstead Turnpike in Uniondale. The large facility offers care by more than 20 orthopedic and sports medicine specialists who are available for diagnostic exams, pre- and postoperative appointments, and ongoing treatment needs. Radiology and imaging services, including MRI, are available onsite.

"To be recognized for the 11th straight year is a tribute to the extraordinary skill, dedication and compassion of almost 6,000 individuals who provide or support care at HSS," said Louis A. Shapiro, president and CEO of HSS. "It is also a great service to consumers who are trying to make better healthcare choices based on quality and reliability."

In 2019, HSS cared for nearly 152,000 pediatric and adult patients surgically and non-surgically 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.

"A distinguishing characteristic of HSS is that we are focused solely on musculoskeletal care – surgeons, physicians and care providers are highly specialized in their respective individual areas," said Bryan T. Kelly, MD, MBA, surgeon-in-chief and medical director of HSS. "Every patient who walks in the door is provided with a truly personalized experience and this commitment to care yields extraordinary patient outcomes."

For the 2020-2021 rankings, U.S. News evaluated more than 4,500 medical centers nationwide in 16 specialties as well as 10 procedures and conditions. In the 16 specialty areas, 134 hospitals were ranked in at least one specialty.

HSS is also recognized as a leader in rheumatology, earning the No. 4 national ranking. It is the highest-ranked hospital in New York for rheumatology. "An important aspect of the care HSS provides is rheumatology services for those with autoimmune diseases," said Mary K. Crow, MD, physician-in-chief and chief of the Division of Rheumatology. "Our rheumatologists and scientists are steadfast in their efforts not only to provide the highest-quality ongoing care to patients, but to improve patient outcomes for these conditions through research into new treatment approaches."

Additionally, 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.

For more information, visit: http://www.hss.edu