Primary Sports Medicine, Pediatrics
About Dr. Skaria
This profile is for pediatric patients 18 and under. Click here for adult patients.
Dr. Amy Skaria is a sports medicine physician and double board certified in pediatrics and primary care sports medicine. She is the Director of the Youth Sports Medicine Program at HSS, a collaboration between primary sports medicine and pediatric orthopedics. She is trained in advanced sports medicine therapies, including ultrasound-guided injections, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections, and shockwave therapy. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine.
With a holistic approach to care, Dr. Skaria is committed to supporting her patients' physical, mental, and emotional well-being through the stages of life. She is dedicated to treating athletes and weekend warriors of all ages, with a goal of facilitating a swift and safe return to the activities they love. Prior to joining HSS, Dr. Skaria practiced general pediatrics in addition to sports medicine, giving her a unique perspective on injury prevention and care in the pediatric population.
Dr. Skaria is originally from South Texas. She completed her undergraduate studies at Harvard University and earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. She completed her residency in pediatrics at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell, followed by a fellowship in primary care sports medicine at NYU Langone.
Departments
Procedures
Joint and soft tissue injections
Platelet-rich plasma
Insurance
This provider is currently in the process of joining the networks of many commercial insurance plans and should show as a participating provider soon.
If your insurance is not listed, please call our office if you have questions regarding your insurance coverage. If you have out-of-network benefits, then your insurance may reimburse you for a portion of your office visit. We will work with you and your insurance to minimize your out-of-pocket costs. Financial assistance may be available for patients in need.
Credentials
Appointments
Director, Youth Sports Medicine Program, Hospital for Special Surgery
Assistant Attending Physician, Hospital for Special Surgery
Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Weill Cornell Medical College
Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
Affiliations
American Academy of Pediatrics
American Medical Society for Sports Medicine
Certification
Board Certified in Pediatrics
Board Certified in Sports Medicine
Education
Medical: University of Texas Health Science Center, 2015
Internship: Pediatrics, NYP Weill-Cornell Medical Center, 2016
Residency: Pediatrics, NYP Weill-Cornell Medical Center, 2018
Fellowship: Primary Care Sports Medicine, NYU Langone Medical Center, 2019
State Licensure
Languages
English
For My Patients
Publications by Dr. Skaria
Selected Books/Chapters
Skaria, A.A., Cardone, D.A. (2021). Doping in Sports. In: Miranda-Comas, G., Cooper, G., Herrera, J., Curtis, S. (eds) Essential Sports Medicine. Springer, Cham.
Selected Presentations
Invited Speaker, Dance Medicine Webinar. NYP-Weill Cornell Rehabilitation Medicine. Aug 2021.
Invited Speaker, The Young Female Athlete: Managing Sports Injuries and Optimizing Athletic Performance, NYU School of Medicine, Tisch. Nov 2019.
Invited Speaker, Expectant Parent Webinar. Baby Bump and Beyond. May 2021.
Podcast: Early Sport Specialization and Its Effect on Kids. Kidshealth Cast. Dec 2020.
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 August 22, 2024, Dr. Skaria reported no relationships with the healthcare industry.
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