Dr. Riley Williams, MD
Dr. Riley Williams, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in New York, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Williams has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 1992. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Hospital for Special Surgery and AdventHealth Orlando. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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535 E 70th St New York, NY 10021Make an Appointment
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Dr. Williams' overall focus is a return to an active lifestyle or sport following joint injuries. As such, in addition to surgery, Dr. Williams puts a high priority on rehabilitation and fitness as a way of helping affected patients reach their full post-treatment potential.biography
Dr. Williams is an Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in the treatment of knee, shoulder and elbow conditions. He is an Attending Surgeon and Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery and Weill Cornell Medical College in...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
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Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
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Yale University
Undergraduate SchoolHospital For Spl Surgery
Fellowship Hospital, 1998Huntington Memorial Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1993Stanford University School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1992
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- Recipient of 17
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
81%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% lower than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 24
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
91%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home7% higher than the national average
89%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family24% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 60
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
91%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home7% higher than the national average
86%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well11% higher than the national average
Compare with other Orthopedic Surgeons
Compare Dr. Williams with our nearby Orthopedic Surgeons at Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital.
Make an appointment at Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital today at
(718) 355-9439.
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