Dr. Thomas Sculco
Dr. Thomas Sculco is an orthopedic surgeon and Surgeon-in-Chief Emeritus at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, New York, known for hip and knee replacement.
Dr. Thomas P. Sculco, MD
Dr. Thomas Sculco is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in New York, New York. He is known for hip and knee replacement, including minimally invasive and complex revision surgery.
Surgeon-in-Chief Emeritus at Hospital for Special Surgery (Surgeon-in-Chief 2003-2014), Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Weill Cornell and Director of the HSS Complex Joint Reconstruction Center.
This profile is for Dr. Thomas P. Sculco. His son, Dr. Peter K. Sculco, is a separate hip and knee surgeon at HSS.
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. Thomas Sculco
- Full Name: Thomas P. Sculco, MD
- Credentials: MD
- Specialty: Orthopaedic surgery (American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery)
- Subspecialty: Hip and knee replacement
- Current Role: Surgeon-in-Chief Emeritus, HSS
- Years in Practice: More than 50 years since graduating in 1969
- 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 The Pavilion
- Address: 541 East 71st Street, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10021
- Phone: 212-606-1475 (as listed on Orthobullets)
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:
- Minimally invasive hip and knee replacement
- Complex and revision joint reconstruction
- Implant wear and osteolysis
- Thromboembolic disease after joint replacement
- Arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis surgery
Education and Training
- Undergraduate: BA in Classics, Brown University
- Medical School: MD, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, 1969
- Residency: Hospital for Special Surgery
- Fellowship: Bowen-Brooks Fellowship (New York Academy of Medicine), with study in Finland and London
Certifications, License and Affiliations
- Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Academic Appointment: Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College
- Memberships: Founding member of the Knee Society; Hip Society; AAOS; American Orthopaedic Association; SICOT
Insurance
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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
- Surgeon-in-Chief and Medical Director, HSS, 2003-2014; earlier Director of Orthopaedic Surgery and Chief of the Surgical Arthritis Service
- Otto Aufranc and Charnley Awards from the Hip Society; Arthritis Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award
- Served on the Board of Directors of AAOS; Board of Trustees of the Arthritis Foundation; Board of OREF; Board of Carnegie Hall
- Past President, New York Medical Surgical Society
- More than 150 papers and 3 books; has performed more than 10,000 total hip replacements
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Thomas Sculco known for?
Dr. Thomas Sculco is known for hip and knee replacement, including minimally invasive and complex revision surgery.
Where does Dr. Thomas Sculco practice?
He practices at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, with an office listed at HSS The Pavilion, 541 East 71st Street.
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. Thomas Sculco?
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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