Hospital For Special Surgery
Patients that would definitely recommend
25% higher than the national average
Hospital For Special Surgery is a medical facility located in New York, NY. This hospital has been recognized for Patient Safety Excellence Award™, Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, and more.
Awards
Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.
Learn more about our awards methodologyHospital Quality Awards
Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgeries and spinal fusion procedures
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Joint Replacement Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in outpatient total hip replacement, and outpatient total knee replacement
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in outpatient back and neck surgery, outpatient rotator cuff surgery, outpatient total hip replacement, and outpatient total knee replacement
Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in hospital outpatient total knee and total hip replacement
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™
2024
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™
2024, 2023
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Joint Replacement Award™
2024
Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™
2023
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Award™
2024
Complication Based Ratings
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™
2024, 2023
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™
2024, 2023, 2022
Patient Experience
Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
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National Average
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Hospital For Special Surgery
National Average
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Providers
Provider Reviews
Paul Kane Mar 22 2024
Review for Dr. Fu
As above. Excellent doctor who both listens and explains. He spent over an hour with me going over my history and my symptons. First rate.
Jamie0707 Mar 21 2024
Review for Dr. Reichler
Dr. Siefferman is the best of the best. He will listen to you, not rush you, and help you find the source of pain. He is so kind and knowledgeable.
Mar 20 2024
Review for Dr. Siefferman
She listened to you and Was thorough in asking questions and tests to determine treatment
Rochelle Manel Mar 20 2024
Review for Dr. Mikhaylova
Dr. Kew's professionalism stood out. She has terrific bedside manner. Her office staff are well trained and efficient. She is outstanding at patient care, teaching, and research.
Michele Follen, MD, PhD, MBA Mar 20 2024
Review for Dr. Kew
Location
Hospital For Special Surgery
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hospital For Special Surgery located?
Hospital For Special Surgery is located at 535 E 70th St, New York, NY 10021. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Hospital For Special Surgery won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Hospital For Special Surgery has been awarded with Patient Safety Excellence Award™, Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™, and 5 more in the past two years.
Is Hospital For Special Surgery highly rated with patients?
86% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Hospital For Special Surgery score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Hospital For Special Surgery?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Hospital For Special Surgery profile..
How does Hospital For Special Surgery rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
Healthgrades provides detailed information on hospital safety and outcomes for patients. Click here to learn more about hospital safety.
Dr. Fu was clear and direct in his evaluation and did a superb job at an extensive repair of my shoulder. The staff was supportive and responsive. With six months of PT I had a full recovery. Highly recommended.