Knee Sports Medicine Surgeon in New York | HSS Knee Surgeon NYC
Dr. Benedict Nwachukwu is a fellowship-trained orthopedic sports medicine and knee surgeon in New York City who specializes in treating athletic and active patients with knee injuries. He serves patients throughout:
- Manhattan
- New York City / NYC
- Upper West Side
- Upper East Side
- Midtown
- Brooklyn
- Queens
As an orthopedic surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City, Dr. Nwachukwu treats a wide range of sports-related and complex knee conditions, including ACL injuries, meniscus tears, cartilage injuries, and other causes of knee pain and instability. His approach emphasizes restoring knee function and helping patients safely return to sports and an active lifestyle.
Dr. Nwachukwu completed his undergraduate education at Columbia University and earned both his MD and MBA from Harvard. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at HSS, followed by advanced sports medicine fellowship training at Rush University. His clinical practice is complemented by an active role in sports medicine research, with a particular interest in improving outcomes following knee surgery and return to sport.








