Dr. Riley J. Williams III
Orthopedic Surgery — Sports Medicine (Knee, Shoulder, Elbow)
New York, New York, United States
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Dr. Riley J. Williams III is an orthopedic surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York, where he is publicly listed as Chief of the Sports Medicine Institute. He is a board-certified surgeon specialising in knee, shoulder and elbow surgery.
His publicly reported areas of practice include cartilage repair and transplantation, ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair and arthroscopic shoulder and rotator cuff surgery. Patients considering care should confirm current consulting arrangements, sub-specialty focus and availability directly with the hospital.
Qualifications
- • MD
Experience
- Years of Experience
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- Procedures Performed
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- Registration
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Hospital Affiliations
- • Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS)
Conditions Treated
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- 3. What is your complication rate for this procedure, and how do you manage complications?
- 4. Will you personally perform the entire procedure, or will residents/fellows be involved?
- 5. What does follow-up care look like — how will we communicate after I return home?
- 6. Can you provide references from international patients you have treated?
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