Hospital For Special Surgery

535 E 70th St, New York, New York
Hours available

About the Clinic

Hospital for Special Surgery is a world leader in orthopedics and rheumatology, offering specialized care for musculoskeletal conditions, including joint replacement, spine care, sports medicine, and rehabilitation.

Patient & Visitor Experience

Best Fit Patients

Patients with musculoskeletal conditions requiring specialized orthopedic care, spine care, sports medicine, or rheumatology.

Getting Here

  1. The main hospital is located at 535 East 70th Street, between York Avenue and the FDR Drive (next to the East River).
  2. The entrance can be reached from either 70th Street or 71st Street.

Service Area

New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Florida, and Cartagena, Colombia.

Address

535 E 70th St, New York, New York, United States

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Services Offered

  • Joint replacement
  • Spine care
  • Sports medicine
  • Rheumatology
  • Physical therapy
  • Rehabilitation

Specialties

The following types of medical expertise are offered in Hospital For Special Surgery

PathologistRadiologistPediatricianNurse PractitionerEndocrinologistOrthopedic SurgeonAnesthesiologistRheumatologistFamily DoctorSports Medicine
  • Pathologist
  • Radiologist
  • Pediatrician
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Endocrinologist
  • Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Anesthesiologist
  • Rheumatologist
  • Family Doctor
  • Sports Medicine
  • Neurologist
  • Psychiatrist
  • Internist
  • Physiatrist
  • Pediatric Surgeon
  • Podiatrist

Telehealth

Available — Virtual appointments are offered, with specialists licensed in specific states. Patients must select the state they will be physically present in during the visit.

Accessibility & Amenities

Wheelchair Accessible

Yes

Elevator Access

Yes

Access Notes

All New York City buses are wheelchair-accessible. The Q train to 72nd Street has an elevator to the mezzanine and street level.

Other Information

Additional Phone Numbers

HSS Stamford203-705-2400
Hospital for Special Surgery212-606-1000
HSS Long Island516-222-8881
HSS Southampton631-377-5900
HSS Brooklyn646-422-5900
HSS West Side ASC646-495-3300
HSS Midtown646-618-7777
HSS Sports Medicine Institute West Side646-885-8180
HSS Queens718-591-7090
HSS Westchester914-821-9100
Accreditations

Nationally ranked No. 1 in orthopedics (for 16 years in a row) and No. 3 in rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report (2025-2026). Five consecutive designations of Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence.

Research Involvement

HSS is focused on leading the advancement of musculoskeletal health through leading edge initiatives in research, education and innovation. Physicians are likely to be working on research projects and clinical trials with HSS scientists and other experts.

On-Site Facilities

On-site rehabilitation centers, sports medicine institutes, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging, prosthetics and orthotics, motion analysis laboratory.

Parking Information

Paid parking is available at the Belaire Parking Garage (525 East 71st Street, New York, NY 10021). Patients can be dropped off at the hospital's driveway.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Hospital For Special Surgery offer telehealth or virtual appointments?

Yes, Hospital For Special Surgery offers telehealth services for virtual appointments.

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