Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS)

HSS is the world’s leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health. At its core is Hospital for Special Surgery, ranked No. 1 for orthopedics for 11 years in a row by U.S.News & World Report (2020-2021). HSS has also been among the top-ranked hospitals for both orthopedics and rheumatology for 29 consecutive years.

Purpose:
To help people get back to what they need and love to do better than any other place in the world.

Mission:
The Mission of Hospital for Special Surgery is to provide the highest quality patient care, improve mobility, and enhance the quality of life for all, and to advance the science of orthopedic surgery, rheumatology, and their related disciplines through research and education. They do this regardless of race, color, creed, sexual orientation, or ethnic origin. Vision:
The Vision of Hospital for Special Surgery is to lead the world as the most innovative source of medical care, the premier research institution, and the most trusted educator in the field of orthopedics, rheumatology, and their related disciplines.