About Dr. Rich
Dr. Rich is an orthopedic surgeon at HSS specializing in hip and knee surgery. He is also an Associate Attending Orthopedic Surgeon at North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center. He has also been an instructor in surgery at Cornell University Medical College since 1983, and was appointed as Clinical Assistant Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery in 2005. Dr. Rich was appointed to serve as the first Associate Director of Alumni Affairs after having been an active alumnus and member of the Alumni Affairs Committee. He works with the Alumni Affairs committee to guide and execute strategic initiatives to support the growing network.
Dr. Rich received his undergraduate degree from Harvard College and medical degree from Harvard Medical School. He completed his residency at Roosevelt Hospital (1978-1979) and HSS (1979-1982).
Aside from his involvement in the Alumni Association, Dr. Rich is an active member of the American College of Surgeons, American Medical Association, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, among other societies.
Departments
Specialized Centers
HSS Center for Regenerative Medicine
Patient Stories
Insurance
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Credentials
Appointments
Attending Orthopedic Surgeon, Hospital for Special Surgery
Clinical Assistant Professor in Orthopedic Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College
Assistant Attending Orthopedic Surgeon, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
Associate Director of Alumni Affairs, Hospital for Special Surgery
Affiliations
American College of Surgeons
American Medical Association
American Academy of Orthopaedics Surgeons
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
Awards
Castle Connolly Top Doctors in New York Metro Area, 2021, 2022
New York Magazine Top Doctors, 2021, 2022
Education
Harvard Medical School
Internship
Roosevelt Hospital
Residency
Roosevelt Hospital (1978-1979)
Hospital for Special Surgery (1979-1982)
State Licensure
Languages
English
For My Patients
Publications by Dr. Rich
Selected Journal Articles
For all publications, please see the PubMed listing.
Research
Industry Relationships
Industry Relationships
HSS has a long history of supporting appropriate relationships with industry because they advance HSS's mission to provide the highest quality patient care, improve patient mobility, and enhance the quality of life for all, and to advance the science of orthopedic surgery, rheumatology, and their related disciplines through research and education.
As of March 24, 2023, Dr. Rich reported no relationships with the healthcare industry.
HSS and its physicians make this information available to patients and the public, thus creating a transparent environment for those who are interested in this information. Further, the HSS Conflicts of Interest and Commitment Policy prohibits physicians from collecting royalties on products they develop that are used on patients at HSS.