Dr. Fred D. Cushner

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About

Dr. Fred Cushner specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery, with a special focus on Knee Reconstruction, Knee Injuries/Ligament Surgery and Cartilage Damage. He practices primarily in New York, NY, and is affiliated with Hospital for Special Surgery. Dr. Cushner graduated from Medical University of South Carolina in 1988, and completed his training at Univ SC Med Ctr, Beth Israel Med Ctr and ISK-Inst for Ortho & Sports Med. He is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery.

List of Treatments

Practice Locations

Hospital for Special Surgery
535 E 70th StNew York, NY 10021

Work Experience

Founded in 1863, Hospital for Special Surgery is the oldest orthopedic hospital in the United States. More than 32,000 surgical procedures are performed annually. HSS performs more hip surgeries and more knee replacements than any other hospital in the US. HSS is the world’s leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health. The HSS Research Institute comprises 20 laboratories and 300 staff members focused on leading the advancement of musculoskeletal health through prevention of degeneration, tissue repair and tissue regeneration. With its state-of-the-art technology, large patient volume, and special “bench to bedside” teams of doctors and scientists, HSS can swiftly translate scientific breakthroughs into clinical treatments. The global standard total knee replacement was developed at HSS in 1969. The HSS Innovation Institute was formed in 2016 to realize the potential of new drugs, therapeutics and devices.

HSS is one of the world’s largest academic centers devoted to orthopedic imaging. HSS radiologists have developed new protocols for the diagnostic imaging of bones, tendons, ligaments and other soft tissues, including MRIs of metal implants and cartilage. HSS anesthesiologists are globally recognized leaders in regional anesthesia. This technique, pioneered at HSS, has been shown to reduce bleeding, minimize postoperative pain, and shorten surgical time. Most importantly, the use of regional anesthesia reduces the chance of having a surgical infection by 50%.

Special Interest

Regional Guides

Top Doctors: New York Metro Area (book series): 11th Edition, 12th Edition, 13th Edition, 14th Edition, 15th Edition, 16th Edition, 17th Edition, 18th Edition

Top Doctors New York Metro Area (digital guide): 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

New York Magazine: Top Doctors: 2021, 2022, 2023