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Dr. William Schell, MD

Dr. William Schell, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*

Dr. William Schell, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in New York, NY. He is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (25 reviews)

Northwell Health Physician Partners Orthopaedic Institute Riverside Orthopaedics at Columbus Circle

5 Columbus Cir Fl 10 New York, NY 10019
Telehealth available

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Schell is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital New York, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Schell specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Schell's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schell

4.2
25 ratings, 8 with a written review
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the best
Dr. Schell is very professional and very knowledgeable. He explained things very well to me and gave me a thorough guidance for what was expected and what was need to be done in the future. He is the best and I trust him fully. I will see him again if I have any problem.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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X. Rupprecht – Jul 27, 2023
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Poorly Equiped and Poor Evaluation
I saw Dr. Schell about a knee condition. His slipshod, cavalier approach was off-putting, but worse was his condescending and pretentious manner (his use of technical terms without any explanation of what he was talking about). Schell's evaluation was superficial and amounted to leaving me with a sheet of paper describing a few exercises. Once Schell concluded that I was not a candidate for surgery, he seemed eager to wrap up his evaluation. I felt he was dismissive of possibilities about my condition and was dissatisfied with his passing me off to physical therapy without a recovery plan. I immediately scheduled a visit with another doctor. And it was after that visit that I decided to write this review. I saw two doctors within a week of each other, who have the same specialization, and who used the same x-rays of my knee. Yet, the difference between the two was like night and day. In short, Schell missed the problem with my knee that the other doctor caught and is solving.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Oct 27, 2022
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Dr. Schell is a very nice doctor who listens to you and addresses any concerns that you might have. I am glad that he will be repairing my torn rotator cuff.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Albert Sealy – May 20, 2020
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AS ALWAYS .DR.W.SHELL IS THE BEST PROFESSIONAL UP TO DATE DOCTOR IN HIS FIELD. THAT IS THE MAIN REASON I KEEP RETURNING FOR HIS GREAT CARE YEAR AFTER YEAR.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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THABITI M ASWAD – May 19, 2020
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Dr. Schell has been my Orthopedic surgeon for the last 4 years and he’s the best doctor. He’s so knowledgeable and has the best bedside manner. I can’t say enough good things about him
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Rocio Chavez – May 19, 2020
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Dr. Schell is the best rated high in my book a real professional
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Ralph Brewer – May 19, 2020
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I am writing this to warn you! The office staff does not know what they are doing and will leave you stuck with a HUGE bill if you are not careful. I got a referral for an MRI- I made the MRI appointment, and when I did they had me call the office and ask for it to be faxed over. The office said they faxed the MRI. I take a half a day from work to finally get this MRI - I left work early (used half a day, that I can’t get back) I’m waiting at the hospital they never got the MRI- you will be billed for the MRI- do you know how much an MRI is?!?! That’s okay- I called the doctors office. Person 1) you’re suppose to get the auth?! What? Me? I can’t do that! That’s impossible! Why did you tell me you faxed it if you didn’t. Person 2) we will have it done, just wait until she gets it. Person 3) an hour later, what are you talking about. That girl you’re looking for doesn’t do auth! WHAT?!?! Person 4) why did you wait since Dec to do the MRI?! Does it matter? You said you f
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Mark – Feb 13, 2020
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Another surgeon had recommended surgery for my left arm which has a rod and pins in it from a break in 2007. Dr. Schell examined me and read the same x-rays. No surgery !! He had a great , comforting ( and funny ) demeanor. Would highly recommend him !!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Lynda in New York, NY – Jan 11, 2017
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care philosophy

Dr. William Schell, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon in New York, specializing in sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, and general orthopedic injuries and trauma. He treats sports medicine and other orthopedic injuries, including ankle,...read more

biography

Dr. William Schell, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon in New York, specializing in sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, and general orthopedic injuries and trauma. He treats sports medicine and other orthopedic injuries, including ankle,...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Sports Medicine

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  • Lenox Hill Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Mt Sinai West

    Residency Hospital
  • Mount Sinai St Lukes

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of North Carolina School Of Medicine

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Northwell Health Physician Partners Orthopaedic Institute Riverside Orthopaedics at Columbus Circle

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Medical Offices of Manhattan

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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lenox Hill Hospital

    100 E 77th St
    New York, NY 10075
    Recipient of 42
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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