Dr. Todd Albert
Dr. Todd Albert is an orthopedic spine surgeon and Surgeon-in-Chief Emeritus at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, New York, known for cervical spine surgery.
Dr. Todd J. Albert, MD
Dr. Todd Albert is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in New York, New York. He is known for cervical spine surgery and lumbar degenerative disorders.
Surgeon-in-Chief Emeritus at Hospital for Special Surgery and Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College.
Orthopedic spine surgery corrects deformity and relieves nerve pressure to reduce pain and improve function. Orthopedic surgeons are medical doctors who treat conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles.
About Dr. Todd Albert
- Full Name: Todd J. Albert, MD
- Credentials: MD
- Specialty: Orthopedic surgery
- Subspecialty: Spine surgery, especially the cervical spine
- Current Role: Surgeon-in-Chief Emeritus, 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 The Pavilion
- Address: 541 East 71st Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10021
- Phone: (212) 606-1004 (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:
- Cervical deformity, cervical stenosis and cervical disc herniation
- Lumbar disc herniation, stenosis and spondylolisthesis
- Anterior cervical decompression and fusion; laminoplasty
- Posterior cervical laminectomy and fusion; laminoforaminotomy
- Lumbar microdiscectomy, decompression and TLIF
- Minimally invasive and image-guided spine surgery
Education and Training
- Undergraduate: Amherst College
- Medical School: MD, University of Virginia School of Medicine
- Residency: Orthopedic surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (outstanding chief resident)
- Fellowship: Spinal surgery, Minnesota Spine Center
Certifications, License and Affiliations
- Academic Appointment: Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College
- Hospital Affiliations: Hospital for Special Surgery; NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
- Memberships: Cervical Spine Research Society; Scoliosis Research Society; American Orthopedic Association
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 of HSS from 2014 (Korein-Wilson Professor)
- Former Chairman of Orthopaedics and President of the Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University
- 48th President of the Scoliosis Research Society (2017-2018); Past President of the Cervical Spine Research Society
- Past Chair of IMAST
- Author of 7 books, more than 40 chapters and more than 375 articles
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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. Todd Albert known for?
Dr. Todd Albert is known for cervical spine surgery and lumbar degenerative disorders.
Where does Dr. Todd Albert 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. Todd Albert?
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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