Dr. Douglas Padgett
Dr. Douglas Padgett is an orthopedic surgeon and Surgeon-in-Chief at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, New York, known for hip and knee replacement.
Dr. Douglas E. Padgett, MD
Dr. Douglas Padgett is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in New York, New York. He is known for hip and knee replacement, robotic joint surgery and adult reconstruction.
Surgeon-in-Chief and Medical Director of Hospital for Special Surgery (since 2023), Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Weill Cornell and Chief Emeritus of the HSS Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Service.
Joint replacement replaces worn hips and knees with implants, relieving pain and restoring mobility for people with arthritis. Orthopedic surgeons are medical doctors who treat conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles.
About Dr. Douglas PadgettFull Name: Douglas E. Padgett, MD
- Credentials: MD
- Specialty: Orthopaedic surgery
- Subspecialty: Hip and knee replacement
- Current Role: Surgeon-in-Chief and Medical Director, HSS
- Languages: Not published
- Gender: Male
- New Patients: Not confirmed; contact HSS
- Telehealth: Not confirmed
- NPI: Not captured in this verification. Look up the NPI number on the NPPES NPI Registry (npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov).
Address and Contact
HSS Main Hospital
- Address: 535 East 70th Street, 3rd floor, New York, NY 10021
- Phone: 212.606.1642
- Fax: 212.606.1917
HSS Long Island
- Address: 333 Earle Ovington Blvd, Suite 101, Uniondale, NY 11553
HSS Westchester
- Address: 1133 Westchester Avenue, White Plains, NY 10605
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:
- Primary and revision hip replacement
- Primary and revision knee replacement
- Robotic joint replacement
- Deep vein thrombosis prevention
- Biomaterials and clinical outcomes research
Education and Training
- Undergraduate: BA, St. Michael’s College, Vermont, 1978
- Medical School: MD, New York Medical College, 1982 (Naval Health Professions Scholarship)
- Surgical Training: The Roosevelt Hospital, 1982-1985
- Residency: Orthopaedic surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, 1985-1989
- Fellowship: Adult reconstructive surgery of the hip and knee, Rush-Presbyterian Medical Center, Chicago, 1989-1990
Certifications, License and Affiliations
- Academic Appointment: Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College
- Hospital Affiliations: Hospital for Special Surgery; consulting physician, Bronx VA Medical Center
- Memberships: Past President, The Hip Society; former board member, AAHKS; Knee Society; International Hip Society
Insurance
HSS lets patients enter their insurance on the physician profile to check availability. If a plan is not listed, HSS asks patients to call the office; out-of-network benefits may reimburse part of a visit. Confirm coverage 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
- Chief of the HSS Hip Service (2006-2014) and of the Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Service (2008-2023); Associate Surgeon-in-Chief from 2019
- Battalion Surgeon, 2nd Battalion 8th Marines, in Grenada and Beirut (Naval Achievement Medal)
- Director, Adult Reconstructive Service, Naval Hospital San Diego (1990-1993); deployed during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm
- Served on the AAOS program committee and as program chair of the Orthopaedic Learning Center
Reviews and Ratings
- HSS patient ratings: 5.0 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 news (Surgeon-in-Chief appointment)
- New York Medical College news
- Leaders Magazine interview (2023)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Douglas Padgett known for?
Dr. Douglas Padgett is known for hip and knee replacement, robotic joint surgery and adult reconstruction.
Where does Dr. Douglas Padgett practice?
He sees patients at the HSS Main Hospital, 535 East 70th Street, New York, and at HSS Long Island (Uniondale) and HSS Westchester (White Plains).
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. Douglas Padgett?
Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request. Confirm the office location, referral needs and availability before you visit.
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Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with Hospital for Special Surgery.
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