Type: Subsidiary
On the web: http://www.hss.edu

The Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) lives up to its name. It specializes in providing orthopedic, rheumatology, and rehabilitation specific surgery services. Founded in 1863, HSS is well-known for its services in musculoskeletal medicine. The hospital has more than 170 beds and a medical staff of 275-plus health care providers. Specialized centers include the Osteoporosis Prevention Center, the Women's Sports Medicine Center, and the Institute for Cartilage Repair. The hospital also conducts research in the areas of musculoskeletal and autoimmune diseases. HSS is a member of the NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System and is affiliated with the Weill Medical College of Cornell University.

Officers:
Co-Chair: Aldo Papone
Co-Chair: Dean R. O'Hare
President, CEO, and Trustee: Louis A. (Lou) Shapiro

Competitors:
Beth Israel Medical Center
NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare
NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases

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