“AS A FORMER COLLEGIATE ATHLETE, MY PASSION IS WORKING WITH ATHLETES AND INDIVIDUALS MOTIVATED TO STAY IN THE GAME.”

Dr. Benedict Nwachukwu
Hip, Knee & Shoulder Expert

MEET DR. NWACHUKWU

Dr. Benedict Nwachukwu
Hip, Knee & Shoulder Expert

“AS A FORMER COLLEGIATE ATHLETE, MY PASSION
IS WORKING WITH ATHLETES AND INDIVIDUALS
MOTIVATED TO STAY IN THE GAME.”

MEET DR. NWACHUKWU

Dr. Benedict Nwachukwu
Hip, Knee & Shoulder
Expert

MEET DR. NWACHUKWU

Benedict Nwachukwu, MD, MBA
Hip, Knee & Shoulder Specialist
Manhattan • Brooklyn • New York City

Dr. Benedict Nwachukwu is a board certified orthopedic surgeon and specialist in hip, knee and shoulder surgery at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City. He is the Co-Director of Clinical Research for the Sports Medicine Institute at HSS and a Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. Nwachukwu completed his undergraduate work at Columbia University and obtained both his MD and MBA from Harvard.  His orthopedic surgery residency was completed at HSS followed by sports medicine fellowship training at the world-renowned Rush University.

Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Clinical & Research Interests

Dr. Nwachukwu’s specialties include: hip arthroscopy, hip labral repair and reconstruction, anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and repair, articular cartilage repair and transplantation, meniscus repair and transplantation, arthroscopic shoulder stabilization/labrum repair and arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. He has researched joint preservation techniques and incorporates stem cells and biologics in the management of musculoskeletal disorders.

Why New York City Patients Choose
Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialist
Dr. Nwachukwu

NYC patients recognize that Dr. Nwachukwu is a leader in the field of orthopedics. His exceptional background as a clinician, scholar, athlete, researcher and educator provides a comprehensive foundation for providing innovative, evidence-based solutions for hip, knee and shoulder conditions and injuries.

Locations

HSS Sports Medicine Institute West Side
610 W 58th Street
New York, NY 10019

HSS Brooklyn
148 39th Street, 7th Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11232

Fax: 646-885-8252

Office Hours

HSS Sports Medicine Institute West Side
Monday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

HSS Brooklyn
Friday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm