Dr. Answorth Allen
Dr. Answorth Allen is an orthopedic surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, New York, known for sports medicine and knee, shoulder and elbow surgery.
Dr. Answorth Allen is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in New York, New York. He is known for sports medicine and shoulder, knee and elbow surgery.
Associate Surgeon-in-Chief and Deputy Medical Director at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), Professor of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery at Weill Cornell, and Lead Team Orthopedist for the New York Knicks.
Sports orthopedics repairs ligaments, cartilage and tendons so athletes and active people can return to the activities they love. Orthopedic surgeons are medical doctors who treat conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles.
About Dr. Answorth Allen
- Full Name: Answorth A. Allen, MD
- Credentials: MD
- Specialty: Orthopedic surgery
- Subspecialty: Sports medicine
- Current Role: Associate Surgeon-in-Chief and Deputy Medical Director, HSS
- Languages: Not published
- Gender: Male
- New Patients: Online booking by insurance on the HSS profile
- Telehealth: Offers virtual care, per HSS
- NPI: Not captured in this verification. Look up the NPI number on the NPPES NPI Registry (npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov).
Address and Contact
HSS Sports Medicine Institute West Side
- Address: 610 West 58th Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10019
- Phone: 212.606.1447
- Fax: 212.772.1062
HSS Long Island
- Address: 333 Earle Ovington Blvd., Suite 106, Uniondale, NY 11553
Appointment requests can be sent through the Book An Appointment button on this page. Office hours and patient portal details are not listed here unless the practice publishes them. Contact details verified September 30, 2026.
Specialties and Education
His published areas of care and procedures include:
- Arthroscopy
- Elbow injuries
- Knee and shoulder reconstruction
- Shoulder surgery
- Sports injuries
- Revision ACL reconstruction in adolescents (research)
Education and Training
- Undergraduate: Queens College, 1984
- Medical School: MD, Weill Cornell Medical College
- Residency: Orthopaedic surgery, New York Orthopaedic Hospital-Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center (Chief Resident)
- Fellowship: Sports medicine, University of Pittsburgh
Certifications, License and Affiliations
- Academic Appointment: Professor of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College
- Hospital Affiliation: Hospital for Special Surgery
- Board Certification: Not stated on the sources checked
Insurance
HSS lets patients enter their insurance on his profile to check availability. HSS notes that out-of-network benefits may reimburse part of a visit. Confirm coverage with HSS or your insurer before booking.
Fees
Consultation fees, self-pay prices, payment methods and cancellation policy are not publicly listed. Ask the practice for current pricing when you book.
Professional Information
- Lead Team Orthopedist for the New York Knicks since 2005; team physician for St. John’s University
- Orthopedic consultant to USA Basketball and the West Indies Cricket Board
- Former Head Team Physician, New York Mets; former Medical Director, NBA Players Association
- Former Medical Director of HSS West Side and HSS Long Island
- More than 150 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters
- Named among Becker’s Black healthcare leaders to know (2024)
Reviews and Ratings
- HSS patient ratings: 4.9 out of 5 (review count not shown)
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Verification
Key details on this page were checked against the public sources below on September 30, 2026. Official hospital, university and society sources were used first.
- HSS physician profile
- HSS profile with locations
- HSS leadership announcement
- Queens College alumni profile
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Answorth Allen known for?
Dr. Answorth Allen is known for sports medicine and shoulder, knee and elbow surgery.
Where does Dr. Answorth Allen practice?
He sees patients at the HSS Sports Medicine Institute West Side, 610 West 58th Street, New York, and at HSS Long Island in Uniondale.
What does an orthopedic surgeon do?
An orthopedic surgeon is a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles, including fractures, arthritis, sports injuries, spine problems and joint replacement surgery.
How can I book with Dr. Answorth Allen?
Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request. Confirm the office location, referral needs and availability before you visit.
Find MD Health Disclaimer
Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with Hospital for Special Surgery.
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