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Horizon I Chose HSS SPRING 2013 2012 ANNUAL REPORT

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Horizon

I Chose HSS

Spring 20132012 AnnuAl report

Hospital for special surgery535 east 70tH streetNew york, Ny 10021212.606.1000www.hss.edu

We Chose HSS

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Executive Editorial BoardMary K. Crow, MDSteven R. Goldring, MD Edward C. Jones, MDAldo Papone, Chairman EmeritusDeborah M. SaleThomas P. Sculco, MDLouis A. ShapiroPhilip D. Wilson, Jr., MD

Assistant Vice PresidentCommunicationsShelley Rosenstock

Editor-in-ChiefRachel Sheehan

Managing EditorLinda Errante

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Horizon is published twice a year by the External Affairs Department, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021. 866.976.1196

Hospital for Special Surgery is an affiliate of NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System and Weill Cornell Medical College.

©2013 Hospital for Special Surgery. All rights reserved.

When Natalie Morales (on the cover and photo right) injured her thumb skiing, her first stop was HSS. “For somebody like me who is an athlete, but also has a strenuous job, it’s important for me to be at my phys-ical peak. That’s why I chose HSS.”

When an MRI revealed a torn ligament, Ms. Morales was referred by Jordan D. Metzl, MD, her sports medicine physician, to hand surgeon Aaron Daluiski, MD. “Many of my colleagues have had breaks and sprains,” says Ms. Morales, news anchor of NBC News TODAY. “HSS is the go-to place for us because the quality of their care is the best in the world.”

Natalie Morales and each of our patients, physicians, other health professionals, trustees, and philanthropists all share a common bond. They came to Hospital for Special Surgery for their health care, for professional advancement and personal fulfillment, and to make a difference in the lives of our patients.

On the pages that follow, 14 of these individuals will tell you why.

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“I had learned to live with back pain for 30 years,” says orthopedic surgeon Henry A. Backe, Jr., MD. “When I decided to have surgery, I did my research and called around the country.” His search led him to Federico P. Girardi, MD. “I wanted world-class anesthesia and orthopedic nursing, and an excellent and experienced surgeon. Besides getting rid of my back pain, I learned what it’s like to be a patient after a major operation. I saw how caregivers of all levels interacted with and respected patients. It reenergized me for how I treat my patients.”

I wanted to make sure I was in the best hands for the orthopedic surgery I needed. The procedure was relatively new, and HSS had already performed 1,200 of them.”

Henry A. Backe, Jr., MD, Patient

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Everything about me is complicated! But Dr. Bostrom used a prosthesis that was specially made for me. My surgery was very, very successful and I love him for that.”

Helene Ross, Patient

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In 1995, Helene Ross underwent hip replace-ment surgery. She then required two additional hip surgeries performed by Mathias P. Bostrom, MD. When she needed knee replacement surgery, Dr. Bostrom had a prosthesis designed to fit her anatomy that could be joined to the existing hip prosthesis. “I knew HSS was the best place for orthopedic surgeries,” says Ms. Ross. “It was a very innovative surgery. Dr. Bostrom is a very creative and wonder-ful person.”

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“Most of our patients have been living in pain before finding us,” says Michael Martell, physical thera-pist assistant. “For them, treatment at HSS begins a new journey of what will hopefully continue to be a pain-free life. It’s an honor for me to be part of that journey, helping them to get back on their feet.” Adds Mr. Martell, “One of the great things about working at HSS is that your ability to advance in your career is only limited by your own drive and imagination.”

I’m blessed to care for patients in a facility that never rests on its laurels. We’re always striving to be better than the day before.”

Michael Martell, Physical Therapist Assistant

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“I was up and down at least nine poles a day for over 34 years,” says retired Verizon worker Gary Henderson. “I’m an orthopedist’s dream!” In 2011, Mr. Henderson had hip replacement surgery by Douglas E. Padgett, MD. “One day, he called me personally about a new approach. To me that showed a special doctor-patient relationship…what doctor calls you in this day and age?” Today Mr. Henderson has resumed his passion for playing softball and has even restored an old car “while working on my hands and knees.”

Everybody in my community was asking me, ‘Where did you get your hip done?’ Two of my neighbors have since had surgeries at HSS. I’m definitely paying it forward.”

Gary Henderson, Patient

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In July 2012, Nicole Hoschuetzky, an athlete who practices CrossFit – metabolic conditioning combining weightlifting and gymnastics – tore her ACL while playing ice hockey. New to New York City, she turned to friends, family, and the Internet for guidance. Surgery by David W. Altchek, MD, enabled her to return to the demanding fitness regimen. “The doctors, nurses, and physical therapists all made me as comfortable as possible. I was in and out in one day, and I am now doing great.”

I was looking for the best treatment possible. After finding out that HSS and Dr. Altchek are top-ranked in the nation, it was an easy choice to come here.”

Nicole Hoschuetzky, Patient

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“I am a homegrown product in that I was a Cornell undergrad, a Weill Cornell medical student, an HSS resident, and now I’m an attending surgeon here,” says David S. Levine, MD, Foot and Ankle specialist. “My blood really does bleed HSS blue! One of the reasons patients receive such great care here is that there’s a mutual appreciation and respect for each person’s role. To me that is the essence of Hospital for Special Surgery.”

This is a wonderful place to practice. I could send my mother, father, wife, or my child – anyone – to HSS and be confident that they would get the best care possible.”

David S. Levine, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon

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I worked in a medical practice and had heard of the great reputation of HSS. I thought for rheumatology, it would be the best place for my health care.”

Maria Olivo-Blanch , Patient

Nine years ago, Maria Olivo-Blanch was diag-nosed with lupus. She had been feeling generally ill and had no energy. When a finger on her right hand became swollen, she was advised to see a rheumatologist and made an appointment with Jessica R. Berman, MD. “Dr. Berman diagnosed me in March of 2004,” says Ms. Olivo-Blanch. “She was so thorough. I think I had over 100 questions, and she took the time to answer each of them. I’ve been seeing her ever since. She’s one of the best physicians I’ve ever had.”

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Before coming to HSS from Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston,Vivian P. Bykerk, MD, visited the Hospital and recalled her earliest impressions that ultimately factored into her decision to join its Division of Rheumatology. “I liked that much of the Hospital is dedicated to making healthy people even healthier. And I believed I could make a contribution to HSS. They actually had an opening for someone with my skills and experience. So I knew it was going to be a good fit.”

When you walk into HSS you feel a warmth, a caring, and a sense of pride shared by everybody who works here.”

Vivian P. Bykerk, MD, Rheumatologist

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I was dreaming big. I knew I wanted to come to Special Surgery even before I went to med school.”

Ekaterina Khmelnitskaya, MD, Orthopedic Resident

“I am the first MD in my family – we have a lot of PhDs, but no MDs,” says Ekaterina Khmelnitskaya, MD, second year ortho-pedic resident. “Once you become interested in orthopedics, HSS is the place where you want to be. As a fourth year med student I rotated here and was completely blown away by its sense of pride and community. When you combine the Hospital’s excellence in orthopedics with its ‘feel good’ envi-ronment that completed the picture for me. I wanted to be a part of that and learn from the best in the field.”

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In 2009, D’Qwell Jackson, linebacker for the Cleveland Browns, suffered a left pectoralis tendon tear during a routine tackle. A year later he tore the same tendon on his right side. “I thought my career was over,” says Mr. Jackson. “This is a major injury,” says Frank A. Cordasco, MD, who treated Mr. Jackson. “We don’t often see athletes tear both. Despite this, he had a phenomenal return in 2011, being named the AFC Defensive Player of the Month that September.”

I just wanted to go to the best doctor possible. You have a lot of decisions you make about the course of your life. I’m glad I made the right one.”

D’Qwell Jackson, Patient

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When Aldo Papone was asked to join the Board of HSS, he was then President and Chief Operating Officer of American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. and involved with numerous boards in advisory roles. “It was not a decision I took lightly,” says Mr. Papone. “I wel-comed the opportunity to provide counsel to a hospital with such great vision and strength.”

As a patient at HSS some 30 years ago, I knew immediately that it was destined for greatness, and I wanted to help the Hospital to achieve its potential.”

Aldo Papone, Chairman Emeritus, HSS

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The collaboration of outstanding researchers and clinicians is unequalled and amazing in terms of moving research forward. I couldn’t resist coming here.”

Alessandra B. Pernis, MD, Scientist

“The integration of clinical interests and research efforts occurring at HSS is what drew me here,” says Alessandra B. Pernis, MD. “My expertise in lupus and rheumatoid arthritis is strengthened by the expertise of others and enables me to apply what I do at the basic science level to benefit patients at a much faster pace. I’ve had an incredible experience being here with highly productive and collaborative people.”

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The night that I stayed over it was really nice. The people who were there made me feel relaxed. They had good food, and I guess the surgery worked because I’m fine.”

Noah Bushlow, Patient

While throwing the ball during Little League prac-tice, Noah Bushlow, 10, felt his arm snap and was rushed to the local emer-gency room. “They found a cyst in his bone,” recalls his parents. “His arm was broken straight through.” Wanting a second opinion, they were referred to John S. Blanco, MD, by Noah’s pediatrician. “I have never seen another medical institution put a family at ease the way HSS does,” says Noah’s father. “Now, when I hear, ‘I’m going to HSS,’ I always say, ‘It’s the gold standard for how to treat people.’”

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Gabrielle Kantrowitz, RN, joined HSS two and a half years ago as a nurse in the Hospital’s main operating room suite. Previously, as a nurse in the OR of a gen-eral hospital in Virginia, Ms. Kantrowitz gained experience in orthopedics. “One of my mom’s friends had surgery at HSS,” says Ms. Kantrowitz. “She raved to my mother about her experience and how wonderful the hospital was. When I moved back to New York, I went in for an interview, and I was lucky enough to get a job here.”

I feel very well supported at HSS. Nurses are given opportunities to grow in their careers. It’s a great team environment.”

Gabrielle Kantrowitz, RN, Operating Room Nurse

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Before coming to Hospital for Special Surgery for their care, for a career, or to help support its vision and promote its growth, the individuals introduced on these pages considered many factors that are common to the thousands who choose our Hospital above all others.

Patients with musculoskeletal disorders and autoimmune diseases find exceptionally skilled and experienced physicians and surgeons whose singular focus is on applying their expertise in orthopedics and rheumatology to restore quality of life.

Our more than 4,000 employees find a culture of engagement and collaboration with healthcare professionals practicing at the forefront of their specialties.

And trustees and friends recognize that for more than 150 years, Special Surgery has set the highest standards for patient care, medical education, and scientific endeavors that continue to ensure HSS remains the premier institution for musculoskeletal treatment.

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2012 AnnualReport2012 Leadership Report 18

Coming Together to Support HSS Spine Care 20

2012 Philanthropic Highlights 21

Financial Information 22

Professional Staff, Management, and Volunteers 23

2012 Annual Donors 30

Officers and Board Members 36

Seated, left to right, are Kendrick R. Wilson III, Co-Chair and Dean R. O’Hare, Co-Chair; with, standing, left to right, Steven R. Goldring, MD, Chief Scientific Officer; Louis A. Shapiro, President and CEO; Mary K. Crow, MD, Physician-in-Chief; and Thomas P. Sculco, MD, Surgeon-in-Chief and Medical Director.

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s 2013 marks the 150th anniversary of Hospital for Special Surgery,

it is clear that the Hospital’s unique culture of excellence and caring continues to be its strength. HSS has grown from a 28-bed hospital for children to the world leader in musculoskeletal patient care, education, and research, maintaining its specialized focus on improving patients’ quality of life and getting them back to what they love to do. Throughout our history we have sustained a consistent and unremit-ting commitment to excellence that now positions us for a future of continued success that the patients, donors, and staff who come to HSS have helped us achieve.

While the mission and vision of HSS have remained constant, we are living through an unprecedented time in the healthcare industry brought about by a still uncertain economy and the implementation of healthcare reform through the Affordable Care Act, which is demanding that healthcare providers increase quality and access to care while reducing cost. Successful hospitals of tomorrow will provide a level of value that is recognized by employers, insurers and, most impor-tantly, by patients. HSS is uniquely positioned to take advantage of our history, our reputation, and our results measured in patient outcomes to be successful in this new environment.

Patients and others have recog-nized us for our accomplishments. U.S.News & World Report has for the third consecutive year ranked HSS the #1 hospital in the country for

orthopedics in its 2012 “America’s Best

Hospitals” issue and also ranked HSS as a national leader in

rheumatology at #3. In letters, surveys, and

testimonials, our patients relate their high satisfac-

tion in choosing HSS for their care. Based on patient feedback, for the past 19 consecutive quarters, inpatient satisfaction scores for “likelihood to recommend” have been in the 99th percentile compared to other high-performing Magnet hospitals in the national Press Ganey database.

We have earned this recognition because of our unwavering focus on quality. HSS is the only hospital in New York State with a surgical site infection rate significantly lower than the state average for hip replacement for four consecutive years. As part of health-care reform, Medicare implemented a “Value-Based Purchasing Program” to hold hospitals accountable for deliver-ing quality outcomes. In its first year, we earned our full reimbursement and the highest bonus of any hospital in New York State based on our patient satisfaction scores and best practices to reduce infection rates. While we always implement processes for further improvement, our 2012 achievements bode well for continued success in an environment in which patients make healthcare decisions based on proven results.

Demand for our services has nearly doubled in the past six years, and we expect our volume to further increase as patients who could go anywhere turn to HSS specialists to get them back to work, play, and life without pain. Our surgeons performed some 27,000 surgeries and patients made an additional 317,000 outpatient visits to HSS physicians in 2012. Patients who

want to perform at their best, includ-ing elite and everyday athletes and many others who seek the same high level of care, travelled to HSS from every state and 90 countries. As people of all ages continue to live more actively than ever before, our integrated approach will be instrumental in helping them live life to the fullest.

Scientists and physicians at HSS collaborate in basic and clinical research aimed at improving results for patients, publishing 338 articles in 2012. Our high patient volumes in our areas of specialty allow us to collect and analyze data on how our patients do over time through our 45 active registries with nearly 84,000 enroll-ees, offering the greatest value to our patients and helping the broader medical community improve stan-dards of care.

This year we finalized our Strategic Plan 2015 to set our priorities to ensure that we achieve our goals as we continue to deliver on our mission and build on the strength and success of HSS. The Plan focuses on five “core” priorities and two “enabling” priorities that we believe explicitly address today’s challenges and provide a clear roadmap going forward. The core priorities include: (1) Support and Align a World-Class Medical Staff; (2) Maximize Quality and Efficiency; (3) Advance through Research and Innovation; (4) Serve as The Most Trusted Educator; and (5) Enable Growth and Extend the Brand. The two enabling priorities that cut across and support all of our strategic priorities are Elevating Employee Engagement and Investing in Information Technology. All are interconnected and key to our future success.

2012 Leadership Report

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As technology continues to domi-nate the way we live and work, investing in information technology is imperative. We have embarked on an initiative to invest $137 million over the next five years to build an infor-mation technology infrastructure with world-class systems and services to support our growth. This investment will ensure that HSS has a platform where data can flow seamlessly, patient and physician workflows are streamlined, clinical systems are fully automated, and measurement of outcomes is integrated into everyday processes, all of which will improve care for our patients by elevating both quality and efficiency.

Extending our reach optimizes value for our patients by providing convenient access to our services. We are continuing to expand our main campus while also exploring and expanding our presence in offsite locations. Patients from outside Manhattan appreciate access to HSS expertise right in their neighborhoods while still benefitting from the high level of advanced care offered on our main campus.

At our main campus we made several major improvements, adding new capacity and upgrading our facilities. Thanks to generous philan-thropic gifts, we opened the James M. Benson Sports Rehabilitation Center and the Tisch Sports Performance Center. With additional support from the Tisch family, we built the Steve Tisch Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Service and the Joan H. Tisch Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Reception Area on the third floor of the main hospital. We opened two new operating rooms, bringing our total to 35. And we celebrated the final stage of a multi-year effort to offer our pediatric patients and their families a compre-hensive, state-of-the-art “hospital

within a hospital,” cutting the ribbon for the new Alfred and Norma Lerner Children’s Pavilion.

We have continued our tradition of international outreach. A multidisci-plinary group of HSS volunteers joined Dr. Oheneba Boachie-Adjei in opening the HSS-affiliated FOCOS Orthopedic Hospital in Ghana, providing world-class orthopedic care to patients in sub-Saharan Africa. Amil Par, the largest healthcare organization in Brazil, chose HSS as a partner to share our clinical expertise, education, and research as it develops its orthopedic hospital leading up to the World Cup in 2014 and the Olympics in 2016. We built on long-standing relationships in China to form the HSS China Orthopedic Educational Exchange. Beginning in 2013, seven physicians from China were chosen through a competitive application process to rotate with our joint replacement surgeons to learn the latest surgical techniques. Through this program, we host live video Grand Rounds educational conferences with Peking University People’s Hospital and PLA General Hospital in Beijing, China, which will soon be recorded and placed on the HSS e-University online platform, making this material available to professionals around the world.

The generosity of our donors is a testament to the value our grateful patients and friends put on our ability to achieve extraordinary outcomes and research discoveries. In 2012, we raised more than $36 million from more than 5,600 donors.

The origin of our reputation is rooted in our world-class medical staff, and this reputation continues to attract and retain the best people for every role in the organization. In 2012, and now again in 2013, HSS has been

Dean R. O’Hare

Co-Chair

Kendrick R. Wilson III

Co-Chair

Louis A. Shapiro

President and CEO

Thomas P. Sculco, MD

Surgeon-in-Chief and Medical Director

Mary K. Crow, MD

Physician-in-Chief

Steven R. Goldring, MD

Chief Scientific Officer

recognized with the “Gallup Great Workplace Award” for our extraordi-nary ability to create an engaged workplace culture. The high level of commitment exhibited each day by every member of our staff enables us to achieve the outstanding levels of quality and service that will allow us to continue to be a world leader in our areas of specialty.

As we celebrate our accomplish-ments, we continue to work towards a promising future of growth and advancement by elevating both quality and efficiency to new heights. Strategic planning, a culture of innovation and excellence, and a relentless commitment to provide value to patients around the globe contribute to positioning HSS for success.

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Kate and Bob Devlin and Jody and John Myers have provided important support to advance spine care at HSS. Both Mr. Devlin and Mr. Myers also serve as chairs of the HSS Spine Care Institute Council.

O ver the years, Kate and Bob Devlin and John and Jody

Myers have chosen Hospital for Special Surgery for their orthopedic care. Experiencing firsthand the high quality of this care by the Hospital’s physicians and health professionals, they subsequently also chose HSS as a beneficiary of their philanthropic support.

“I was first referred to HSS by our local orthopedic surgeon in Connecticut who trained at HSS,” says Mr. Myers. “As a patient, I was looking for a hospital that could provide me with pain relief and that has excellent infection control.” Mr. Myers went on to have three surgeries at HSS, including spine surgery in 2011 by Frank P. Cammisa, Jr., MD, Chief of the Spine Service, to address a long history of back problems.

Through shared personal interests, the couples also formed a friendship with Dr. Cammisa. This relationship led Mr. Devlin and Mr. Myers to serve as the first chairs of the Spine Care Institute Council. The Council, established by Dr. Cammisa in 2012 to support the Spine Care Institute, has a number of goals, including developing a network of friends and supporters who will help further the mission of the Institute and raise awareness for spinal care research and treatments. The Spine Care Institute brings together nearly 50 physicians, spine surgeons, and health professionals with expertise in diagnosing and

treating all levels of spine disease, making comprehensive and coordi-nated care more accessible to patients.

Kate and Bob Devlin came to personally know the Hospital’s out-standing patient care. “We always felt very confident with the quality of the staff at Special Surgery,” says Mrs. Devlin. “So many people have spine disorders that are disabling. It is heart wrenching and makes you realize how important it is to have breakthrough research that will improve lives. It’s wonderful to be able to contribute to a cause that you believe in and that is led by people who possess the dedication and desire, and who are committed to continually helping their patients.”

“John is not only a bionic man, he’s even taller now!” says Mrs. Myers. “All the nurses, doctors, and staff at HSS make it so much easier to go

through surgeries like these with a loved one. We’ve told our friends this is the place to go.”

“If you look back 20 to 30 years ago, there were few options available and many people with back problems ended up virtually immobilized in an extended care facility,” adds Mr. Myers. “There is obviously going to be more of a need for innovations in spinal surgery in order for people to live quality and productive lives in their later years.”

Mr. Devlin agrees. “I believe in supporting an institution with people who put a lot of effort into what they do. The research being done at HSS will improve care for future generations.”

Coming Together to Support HSS Spine Care

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Support from Donors

In 2012, more than 5,600 donors contributed to the Hospital.Grateful patients, who contribute individually, through their family foundations, or by bequests, continue to provide the greatest share of philanthropic support. They account for 90 percent of the funds contributed. Foundations provided 5 percent of our total and corporations 5 percent.

Celebrations of Excellence

The Hospital’s 29th Annual Tribute Dinner honored William C. Weldon, Chairman of Johnson & Johnson, and Patrick F. O’Leary, MD, Associate Attending Orthopedic Surgeon and Chief Emeritus of the Spine Service. A special Distinguished Service Award was given to Trustee Torsten Nils Wiesel, MD. The Dinner continues to be the largest source of unrestrict-ed funds, raising a groundbreaking $2.6 million. Chaired by Trustees Patricia G. Warner, William R. Salomon, Alan S. MacDonald, Chase and Stephanie Coleman, and Kathryn Chenault, the evening brought the mission of HSS to nearly 1,000 guests.

Thanks to the dedicated efforts of Chairperson Cynthia D. Sculco and her Co-Chairs Renee Flug, Carol M. Lyden, and Antonella G. Salvati, the Autumn Benefit raised nearly $700,000 for medical education. Immediately following the Autumn Benefit, the Young Friends of HSS hosted Late Night, chaired by Sarah Jane Sculco Gibbons. Attended by more than 200 young friends, Late Night provided support for the Leon Root, MD Pediatric Outreach Program.

2012 – $36.4 Million Raised

Individuals and Family Foundations 85%

Foundations 5%

Corporations 5%

Bequests 5%

HSS 2012 Giving by Source

Hospital for Special Surgery had an exceptional philanthropic year in 2012! Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of thousands of individuals, foundations, and corporations, we raised $36.4 million.

The sixth annual Big Apple Circus Benefit raised more than $260,000 for pediatric care and research. Co-Chairs Monica Keany, Trustee; Kate Doerge, Advisor; Michelle G. Carlson, MD; and Daniel W. Green, MD, brought together nearly 400 guests for a fun-filled afternoon on behalf of the Hospital’s pediatric patients.

Alfred and Norma Lerner Children’s Pavilion

On October 25th, HSS celebrated the arrival of a long- awaited dream, the official opening of the Alfred and Norma Lerner Children’s Pavilion. Trustees, donors, physicians, and staff celebrated together at a ceremonial ribbon cutting, where distinguished guests Norma Lerner and HSS Trustee Lara Lerner were recognized for their family’s transforma-tional gift of $15 million to launch the Children’s Pavilion. Several days prior to the opening, Dr. Roger F. Widmann, Chief, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, welcomed close to 250 guests to the Lerner Children’s Pavilion Celebration, a benefit which raised nearly $120,000 to support Special Surgery’s world-class pediatric care.

Annual Fund

The Annual Fund is an ever-growing source of strength for HSS. 2012 was a record-breaking year for unrestricted funds, accounting for over $5.16 million, exceeding our goal by 22 percent.

Future Growth

HSS is organizing a campaign that will enable the Hospital to continue to uphold its standards of excellence in orthope-dic and rheumatologic medicine, as well as further realize its vision to lead the world as the most innovative source of medical care, the premier research institution, and the most trusted educator. HSS is planning for continued growth in every area – from facilities to research to education – which will lay the groundwork for our success in the years to come.

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Financial Information(1)(2) Hospital for Special Surgery and Affiliated Companies

Statement of Income(3,4)

Year Ended,

(In Thousands) 2012 2011

Hospital for Special Surgery

Total Revenue(5,6) $ 800,531 $ 724,388Total Expenses(5,7) 766,563 681,786

Operating Income from Hospital for Special Surgery $ 33,968 $ 42,602

Affiliated Companies

Total Revenue(7) $ 58,611 $ 56,183Total Expenses(6) 52,641 51,692

Operating Income from Affiliated Companies $ 5,970 $ 4,491

Operating Income for Hospital for Special Surgery and Affiliated Companies $ 39,938 $ 47,093

Statement of Financial Position December 31,

(In Thousands) 2012 2011

Assets

Current Assets (Excluding Investments) $ 182,524 $ 177,727Investments(8)

Current 326,023 267,914Long Term 93,196 87,422Assets Limited as to Use 59,568 56,964

Property, Plant and Equipment – Net 460,987 404,305Other Non-Current Assets 89,131 82,503

Total Assets $1,211,429 $ 1,076,835

Liabilities and Net Assets

Current Liabilities $ 238,877 $ 208,653Long Term Debt 262,459 240,428Other Non-Current Liabilities 190,605 176,839

Total Liabilities 691,941 625,920

Net Assets 519,488 450,915

Total Liabilities and Net Assets $1,211,429 $1,076,835

(1) Includes activities relating to Hospital for Special Surgery and its affiliates (Hospital for Special Surgery Fund, Inc., HSS Properties Corporation, HSS Horizons, Inc., HSS Ventures, Inc., and Medical Indemnity Assurance Company, Ltd.).

(2) Complete audited Financial Statements for both Hospital for Special Surgery and affiliates are available upon request from the HSS Development Department at 212.606.1196.

(3) Excludes $31.4 million and $33.6 million of restricted philanthropic contributions in 2012 and 2011, respectively.(4) Excludes non-operating portion of changes in unrealized gains and losses on investments.(5) For purpose of comparison, certain reclassifications have been made to 2011 to conform with the 2012 presentation.

Such reclassifications had no effect on changes in net assets. (6) Includes $1.3 million and $1.2 million of transactions between affiliates that are eliminated in consolidation in 2012 and 2011,

respectively.(7) Includes $49.7 million and $46.6 million of transactions between affiliates that are eliminated in consolidation in 2012 and 2011,

respectively.(8) Hospital for Special Surgery is the beneficiary in perpetuity of income from an outside trust. The fair values of investments in the

trust are not included above and were $32.8 million and $30.7 million at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

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Professional Staff

(April 1, 2013)

Medical BoardChairmanThomas P. Sculco, MD

SecretaryDavid S. Levine, MD

Board MembersMathias P. Bostrom, MDCharles N. Cornell, MDMary K. Crow, MD

(Physician-in-Chief)Joseph H. Feinberg, MD Theodore R. Fields, MD Stephanie Goldberg,

MS, RN, CNASteven R. Goldring, MD

(Chief Scientific Officer)Lisa A. Goldstein, MPSDaniel W. Green, MDMarion Hare, MPA, RNDavid L. Helfet, MDMichael J. Klein, MDDale J. Lange, MDDavid S. Levine, MD Gregory A. Liguori, MDConstance Margolin, Esq.Helene Pavlov, MDLaura Robbins, DSWLeon Root, MDLinda A. Russell, MDThomas P. Sculco, MD

(Surgeon-in-Chief)Louis A. Shapiro

(President and CEO)Scott W. Wolfe, MDEllen Wright

(Trustee)

Medical StaffSurgeon-in-Chief and Medical Director Thomas P. Sculco, MD

Surgeons-in-Chief EmeritiRussell F. Warren, MDAndrew J. Weiland, MDPhilip D. Wilson, Jr., MD

Executive Assistant to Surgeon-in-ChiefMathias P. Bostrom, MD

Department of Orthopedic SurgeryClinical DirectorCharles N. Cornell, MD

Academic DirectorMathias P. Bostrom, MD

Orthopedic Research DirectorJo A. Hannafin, MD, PhD

Faculty Development DirectorScott W. Wolfe, MD

Orthopedic Surgeons EmeritiStanley E. Asnis, MDStephen W. Burke, MDMichael J. Errico, MDAllan E. Inglis, MDLewis B. Lane, MDDavid B. Levine, MDPeter J. Marchisello, MDRichard R. McCormack, Jr., MD

Attending Orthopedic SurgeonsDavid W. Altchek, MDOheneba Boachie-Adjei, MDMathias P. Bostrom, MDCharles N. Cornell, MDEdward V. Craig, MD, MPHJonathan T. Deland, MDDavid M. Dines, MD Mark P. Figgie, MDSteven B. Haas, MD Jo A. Hannafin, MD, PhDJohn H. Healey, MDDavid L. Helfet, MDJoseph M. Lane, MDRobert G. Marx, MDPaul M. Pellicci, MDChitranjan S. Ranawat, MDBernard A. Rawlins, MDScott A. Rodeo, MDLeon Root, MDS. Robert Rozbruch, MDEduardo A. Salvati, MDThomas P. Sculco, MD

(Surgeon-in-Chief)Russell F. Warren, MD

(Surgeon-in-Chief Emeritus)Andrew J. Weiland, MD

(Surgeon-in-Chief Emeritus)Thomas L. Wickiewicz, MDRoger F. Widmann, MD Philip D. Wilson, Jr., MD

(Surgeon-in-Chief Emeritus)Russell E. Windsor, MDScott W. Wolfe, MD

Associate Attending Orthopedic SurgeonsAnsworth A. Allen, MDEdward A. Athanasian, MDJohn S. Blanco, MD

Walther H.O. Bohne, MDRobert L. Buly, MDFrank P. Cammisa, Jr., MDMichelle G. Carlson, MDFrank A. Cordasco, MD, MSJames C. Farmer, MDStephen Fealy, MD Federico P. Girardi, MDAlejandro González

Della Valle, MDDaniel W. Green, MDRobert N. Hotchkiss, MDAnne M. Kelly, MDBryan T. Kelly, MDSteve K. Lee, MD Dean G. Lorich, MDJohn P. Lyden, MDJohn D. MacGillivray, MDBryan J. Nestor, MDStephen J. O’Brien, MD, MBAPatrick F. O’Leary, MDMartin J. O’Malley, MDDouglas E. Padgett, MDAndrew D. Pearle, MDAmar S. Ranawat, MDMatthew M. Roberts, MDAndrew A. Sama, MDHarvinder S. Sandhu, MDDavid M. Scher, MDErnest L. Sink, MDSabrina M. Strickland, MDEdwin P. Su, MD Geoffrey H. Westrich, MDRiley J. Williams III, MD

Assistant Attending Orthopedic SurgeonsMichael M. Alexiades, MDScott W. Alpert, MDDavid E. Asprinio, MDFriedrich Boettner, MDStruan H. Coleman, MD, PhDMatthew E. Cunningham,

MD, PhDAaron Daluiski, MDGregory S. DiFelice, MDJoshua S. Dines, MDEmily R. Dodwell, MDShevaun M. Doyle, MDMark C. Drakos, MD Andrew J. Elliott, MDScott J. Ellis, MDAustin T. Fragomen, MDCharles B. Goodwin, MDLawrence V. Gulotta, MDWilliam G. Hamilton, MDRussel C. Huang, MD

Alexander P. Hughes, MDAllan E. Inglis, Jr., MD Seth A. Jerabek, MDEdward C. Jones, MDLana Kang, MDJohn G. Kennedy, MDAlejandro Leali, MDDarren R. Lebl, MD David S. Levine, MDJohn C. L’Insalata, MDPatrick V. McMahon, MDDavid J. Mayman, MDMichael J. Maynard, MDMichael L. Parks, MDCathleen L. Raggio, MDAnil S. Ranawat, MDDaniel S. Rich, MDJose A. Rodriguez, MDHoward A. Rose, MDMark F. Sherman, MDBeth E. Shubin Stein, MDKurt V. Voellmicke, MDDavid S. Wellman, MD Steven B. Zelicof, MD, PhD

Associate Attending SurgeonsGary A. Fantini, MD

(Vascular Surgery)Francis W. Gamache, Jr., MD

(Neurosurgery)Lloyd B. Gayle, MD

(Plastic Surgery)

Assistant Attending SurgeonsLloyd A. Hoffman, MD

(Plastic Surgery)John K. Karwowski, MD

(Chief, Vascular Surgery) Kenneth O. Rothaus, MD

(Plastic Surgery)

Assistant Attending Physiatrist to Ambulatory Care CenterDavid Hyams, MD

Consulting StaffAsheesh Bedi, MD

(Hip Preservation) Steven Z. Glickel, MD

(Pediatric Hand)Harvey Strauss, DPM

(Podiatric Medicine)

Fellows in Orthopedic SurgeryMatthew Abdel, MD

(Adult Reconstruction Surgery)

Olusanjo Adeoye, MD, MBA(Hip Preservation)

Motasem Al Maaieh, MBBS(Spine Surgery)

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Michael P. Ast, MD(Adult Reconstruction Surgery)

Trevor R. Banka, MD(Adult Reconstruction Surgery)

K. Lauchlan Chambers, MD, MPH(Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery)

Woojin Cho, MD, PhD(Spinal Surgery)

Demetris Delos, MD(Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery)

Pingal Desai, MBBS(Metabolic Bone Diseases)

O. Folorunsho Edobor-Osula, MD, MPH(Pediatric Orthopedics)

Eugene Ek, MD, PhD(Hand Surgery)

Mazda Farshad Tabrizi, MD, MPH(Spine Surgery)

Jason J. Halvorson, MD(Orthopedic Trauma)

MaCalus V. Hogan, MD(Foot/Ankle Surgery)

Thomas John, MD(Adult Reconstruction Surgery)

Kristofer J. Jones, MD(Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery)

Richard W. Kang, MS, MD(Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery)

Yatin Kirane, MBBS, D.Ortho, MS, PhD(Limb Lengthening and Complex Reconstruction Surgery)

Jeremy M. LaMothe, MD, PhD(Orthopedic Trauma)

Eric W. Lloyd, MD(Foot/Ankle Surgery)

Marios-Nikolaos Lykissas, MD, PhD(Spine Surgery)

Shen-Ying (Richard) Ma, MD(Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery)

C. Ryan Martin, MD(Orthopedic Trauma)

Ali Maziad, MBBCH(Scoliosis Surgery)

Andrew L. Merritt, MD(Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery)

Cathal Moran, MD(Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery – International Fellow)

Saravanaraja Muthusamy, MBBS(Limb Lengthening and Complex Reconstruction Surgery)

Denis Nam, MD(Adult Reconstruction Surgery and Chief Fellow)

Danyal Nawabi, BM, BCh, MA, FRCS (ortho)(Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery)

Joseph Ogyaadu, MB, BCh(Adult Reconstruction Surgery)

Thomas Owen, MD(Hand Surgery)

Lucas Pugh, MD, MBA, MPH(Adult Reconstruction Surgery)

Joshua E. Schroeder, MD(Spine Surgery)

Christine M. Seaworth, MD(Foot/Ankle Surgery)

Jeffrey D. Stimac, MD(Adult Reconstruction Surgery)

Nina Suh, MD(Hand Surgery)

Haruki Ueda, MD(Spine Surgery)

Jonathan Vigdorchik, MD(Adult Reconstruction Surgery)

Parth Vyas, BMBS, MS (Ortho)(Metabolic Bone Diseases)

Irving Lipstock and Sally Lipstock Fellow in Orthopedic SurgeryLazaros Poultsides, MD, MSc,

PhD

Stavros Niarchos Foundation – Thomas P. Sculco MD International Orthopedic FellowVasileios Sakellariou, MD, MS,

PhD

Residents PGY5Marschall B. Berkes, MDAlison F. Kitay, MDMilton T. Little, MDBenjamin A. McArthur, MDMoira M. McCarthy, MDSamuel A. Taylor, MD

PGY4Christopher J. Dy, MD, MSPeter D. Fabricant, MDCurtis M. Henn, MDMichael Khair, MDLauren E. LaMont, MDBenjamin F. Ricciardi, MDPatrick Schottel, MDPeter K. Sculco, MDKenneth Durham Weeks, MD

PGY3Benjamin Bjerke-Kroll, MDMatthew R. Garner, MDBrian P. Gladnick, MDStephen Greenfield, MDAlexia Hernandez-Soria, MDAlexander S. McLawhorn, MD,

MBAVenu Nemani, MD, PhDJoseph J. Schreiber, MDGrant Shifflett, MDPhillip N. Williams, MD

PGY2David M. Dare, MDSravisht Iyer, MDEkaterina Khmelnitskaya, MDBrian J. Rebolledo, MDMorgan M. Swanstrom, MDSamir K. Trehan, MDStephen J. Warner, MD, PhD

PGY1Alexander Christ, MDElizabeth Cody, MDPeter B. Derman, MD, MBAGrant H. Garcia, MDElizabeth Gausden, MDMichael D. Hendel, MD, PhDJoseph Liu, MDAndre D. Shaffer, MD

Department of Applied Biomechanics in Orthopedic SurgeryDirectorTimothy M. Wright, PhD

Associate EngineersDan Choi, MEngJoseph Lipman, MSDarrick Lo, MEng

Department of MedicinePhysician-in-Chief and Director of MedicineMary K. Crow, MD

Physicians-in-Chief EmeritiCharles L. Christian, MDStephen A. Paget, MD

Director, Perioperative MedicineLinda A. Russell, MD

Rheumatology Faculty PracticesCoordinatorTheodore R. Fields, MD

Rheumatology Fellowship ProgramDirectorAnne R. Bass, MD

Inflammatory Arthritis CenterDirectorSergio Schwartzman, MD

Scleroderma, Vasculitis and Myositis CenterDirectorRobert F. Spiera, MD

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Antiphospholipid Syndrome CenterDirectorJane E. Salmon, MD

Physicians EmeritiLawrence J. Kagen, MD Irwin Nydick, MD Ernest Schwartz, MD

Attending PhysiciansRichard S. Bockman, MD, PhD

(Endocrinology)Barry D. Brause, MD

(Chief, Infectious Disease)Mary K. Crow, MD

(Physician-in-Chief)Theodore R. Fields, MDAllan Gibofsky, MD

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Lionel B. Ivashkiv, MDThomas J.A. Lehman, MD

(Chief, Pediatric Rheumatology)

Michael D. Lockshin, MDSteven K. Magid, MDJoseph A. Markenson, MDStephen A. Paget, MDFrancis Perrone, MD

(Cardiovascular Disease)Jane E. Salmon, MDJames P. Smith, MD

(Pulmonary Medicine)Harry Spiera, MD

Associate Attending PhysiciansAnne R. Bass, MDJessica R. Berman, MD Harry Bienenstock, MDVivian P. Bykerk, MDDoruk Erkan, MD C. Ronald MacKenzie, MDCarol A. Mancuso, MDMartin Nydick, MD

(Endocrinology)Lisa R. Sammaritano, MD Sergio Schwartzman, MDRobert F. Spiera, MDRichard Stern, MD

Assistant Attending PhysiciansAlexa B. Adams, MD

(Pediatric Rheumatology)Juliet Aizer, MD, MPHDalit Ashany, MDLaura V. Barinstein, MDSamantha K. Brenner, MDMatthew L. Buchalter, MDTrang M. Bui, MDJames J. Calloway, MD Gina DelGiudice, MDStephen J. DiMartino, MD, PhDObinna D. Eneanya, MDJacobo Futran, MDFlavia A. Golden, MDSusan M. Goodman, MDJessica K. Gordon, MD Michael W. Henry, MD

(Infectious Disease)Wesley Hollomon, MDMichael I. Jacobs, MD

(Dermatology)Kyriakos K. Kirou, MDMary J. Kollakuzhiyil, MDLawrence F. Levin, MD

(Chief, Cardiovascular Disease)Lisa A. Mandl, MDJacqueline M. Mayo, MDCharis F. Meng, MD

Andrew O. Miller, MD(Infectious Disease)

Marissa D. Newman, MD Dana E. Orange, MDNancy Pan, MD

(Pediatric Rheumatology)Sonal S. Parr, MDEdward J. Parrish, MDJill M. Rieger, MDLinda A. Russell, MD

(Director, Perioperative Medicine)

Magdalena E. Swierczewski, MDAriel D. Teitel, MDLisa C. Vasanth, MDMary Beth Walsh, MDHendricks H. Whitman III, MDArthur M.F. Yee, MD, PhDChristine Yu, MDChristine M. Yu, MDFlorence Yu, MD

Physicians to Ambulatory Care CenterBento R. Mascarenhas, MDLakshmi Nandini Moorthy, MDAlana C. Serota, MDDee Dee Wu, MDDavid A. Zackson, MD

Consulting StaffMichael S. Farber, MDThomas M. Novella, DPM

(Podiatric Medicine)

Fellows in RheumatologyElana J. Bernstein, MDSoumya D. Chakravarty, MD,

MS, PhDReena Khianey, MDSusan Kim, MDLindsay S. Lally, MDAlana B. Levine, MDKonstantinos Loupasakis, MD,

MS, PhDSonali Narain, MBBS, MPHDanielle Ramsden-Stein, MDLauren Wong, MDWeijia Yuan, MB

Fellows in Pediatric RheumatologyCassyanne Aguiar, MDRose Karanicolas, MD, MTChristina Mertelsmann-Voss, MDHeather Walters, MD

Pediatric ServiceChiefLisa S. Ipp, MD

Attending PediatricianThomas J.A. Lehman, MD

(Chief, Pediatric Rheumatology)

Associate Attending PediatriciansJessica G. Davis, MD

(Genetics)Lisa S. Ipp, MDJordan D. Metzl, MD

(Primary Care Sports Medicine)

Gail E. Solomon, MD(Neurology)

Assistant Attending PediatriciansAlexa B. Adams, MDLaura V. Barinstein, MDSusan B. Bostwick, MDHyun Susan Cha, MDMary F. DiMaio, MDNancy Pan, MDStephanie L. Perlman, MDRebecca J. Scott, MD

Primary Care Sports Medicine ServiceChief Brian C. Halpern, MD

Associate Attending PhysiciansLisa R. Callahan, MDBrian C. Halpern, MDJordan D. Metzl, MD

Assistant Attending PhysiciansWilliam W. Briner, Jr., MDMarci A. Goolsby, MDJames J. Kinderknecht, MDOsric S. King, MD

Fellow in Primary Care Sports MedicineTiffany M. Bohon, MD

Psychiatry ServiceChiefJohn W. Barnhill, MD

Attending PsychiatristJohn W. Barnhill, MD

Assistant Attending PsychiatristRuth Cohen, MD

Consulting PsychiatristAllan M. Lans, DO

Department of AnesthesiologyAnesthesiologist-in-Chief and DirectorGregory A. Liguori, MD

Medical Director of EducationDavid L. Lee, MD

Clinical Research DirectorJacques T. YaDeau, MD, PhD

Attending AnesthesiologistsStavros G. Memtsoudis, MD, PhDNigel E. Sharrock, MB, ChB

Associate Attending AnesthesiologistsStephen N. Harris, MDGregory A. Liguori, MDDaniel B. Maalouf, MD, MPH Jeffrey Y.F. Ngeow, MD

(Pain Management)Michael Nurok, MB, ChB, PhD Cephas Swamidoss, MDMichael K. Urban, MD, PhD

(Medical Director, PACU, and Director, Respiratory Services)

William F. Urmey, MDJacques T. YaDeau, MD, PhDVictor M. Zayas, MD

(Director, Pediatric Anesthesia)

Assistant Attending AnesthesiologistsJonathan C. Beathe, MDJames D. Beckman, MDDevan B. Bhagat, MDAdam C. Booser, MDBradford E. Carson, MDMary F. Chisholm, MDKathryn R. DelPizzo, MDChristopher A. DiMeo, MDNaomi Dong, MD Chris R. Edmonds, MDSean Garvin, MD Michael A. Gordon, MDEnrique A. Goytizolo, MDDouglas S.T. Green, MDRobert S. Griffin, MD, PhD

(Pain Management)Carrie R. Guheen, MD Semih Gungor, MD

(Pain Management)Michael C. Ho, MDKethy M. Jules, MD

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Richard L. Kahn, MD(Medical Director, Ambulatory Surgery)

David H. Kim, MDRichard S. King, MDVincent R. LaSala, MDAndrew C. Lee, MDDavid L. Lee, MDYi Lin, MDJohn G. Muller, MDJemal A. Nejim, MDJoseph A. Oxendine, MDSwetha Pakala, MDLeonardo Paroli, MD, PhDThomas J. Quinn, MDDaniel I. Richman, MD

(Pain Management)James J. Roch, MDLauren H. Turteltaub, MDPhilip J. Wagner, MD

(Pain Management)Seth A. Waldman, MD

(Director, Pain Management)David Y. Wang, MD

(Pain Management)

Assistant Attending NeurologistVladimar Kramskiy MD

(Pain Management)

Assistant Attending Physician Christine J. Peterson, MD

(Non-Interventional Pain Medicine)

Fellows in Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain MedicineThomas A. Caggiano, MDTin-Liu Chiu, MB, BChKatherine W. Chuy, MDStephen C. Haskins, MDGuilherme Holck, MDChristen-Jennifer Lee, MDSephalie Patel, MD, MSKevan C. Stanton, MDSuzuko Suzuki, MD

Department of NeurologyNeurologist-in-Chief and DirectorDale J. Lange, MD

Neurologist EmeritusPeter Tsairis, MD

Attending NeurologistsAbe M. Chutorian, MDRonald G. Emerson, MD Dale J. Lange, MD

Associate Attending NeurologistsBarry D. Jordan, MDGerald J. Smallberg, MDGail E. Solomon, MD

(Pediatrics)Dexter Y. Sun, MD, PhD

Assistant Attending NeurologistsBridget T. Carey, MDCarl W. Heise, MDVladimir Kramskiy, MD

(Pain Management)Dora K. Leung, MD Brion D. Reichler, MD Teena Shetty, MDAlexander Shtilbans, MD, PhD

Fellows in Neurology/ Neuromuscular MedicineAyushi Chugh, MBBSEghosa Omoregie, MD

Department of Pathology and Laboratory MedicinePathologist-in-Chief and DirectorMichael J. Klein, MD

Pathologist EmeritusPeter G. Bullough, MD

Chief Surgical PathologistEdward F. DiCarlo, MD

Attending PathologistsManjula Bansal, MDMichael J. Klein, MD

Associate Attending PathologistEdward F. DiCarlo, MD

Assistant Attending PathologistGiorgio Perino, MD

Chief of Blood Bank and Attending Hematologist and ImmunohematologistDavid L. Wuest, MD

Associate Attending Hematologist and ImmunohematologistLilian M. Reich, MD

Department of Physiatry Physiatrist-in-Chief and DirectorJoseph H. Feinberg, MD

Physiatrist-in-Chief EmeritusGregory E. Lutz, MD

Academic DirectorPaul M. Cooke, MD

Fellowship DirectorPeter J. Moley, MD

EMG Laboratory DirectorJoseph H. Feinberg, MD

Associate Attending PhysiatristsJoseph H. Feinberg, MDGregory E. Lutz, MD

Assistant Attending PhysiatristsVincenzo Castellano, MDAlice Chen, MD Paul M. Cooke, MDStephen G. Geiger, MDChristopher Lutz, MDElizabeth M. Manejias, MDPeter J. Moley, MDAlexander C. Simotas, MDJennifer L. Solomon, MDVijay B. Vad, MDJames F. Wyss, MD, PT

Consulting StaffRock G. Positano, DPM, MSc, MPH

(Podiatric Medicine, Non-Surgical Foot and Ankle)

Fellows in Physiatry/Spine and Sports Medicine Kathleen L. Davenport, MDMatthew Diamond, MD, PhDStephen Massimi, MDAlon Terry, MD

Department of Radiology and ImagingRadiologist-in-Chief and DirectorHelene Pavlov, MD

Academic DirectorCarolyn M. Sofka, MD

Research DirectorHollis G. Potter, MD

Radiologist EmeritusRobert H. Freiberger, MD

Attending RadiologistsBernard Ghelman, MDRichard J. Herzog, MD

(Chief, Teleradiology)Theodore T. Miller, MD

Helene Pavlov, MDHollis G. Potter, MD

(Chief, Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

Robert Schneider, MD

Associate Attending RadiologistsEric A. Bogner, MD

(Chief, Computed Tomography)Douglas N. Mintz, MDGregory R. Saboeiro, MD

(Chief, Interventional Procedures and Ultrasound)

Carolyn M. Sofka, MD

Assistant Attending RadiologistsAlissa J. Burge, MDYoshimi Endo, MDLi Foong Foo, MDGabrielle P. Konin, MDDarius P. Melisaratos, MD

Fellows in Musculoskeletal RadiologyJan Fritz, MDShari T. Jawetz, MDJudith Kaplan, MDMichael L. Loftus, MDBrett Lurie, MBBS (MRI)Anukul Panu, MDAubrey Slaughter, MD

Department of Rehabilitation MedicineDirector and ChiefLeon Root, MD

Honorary StaffPeter G. Bullough, MD

(Pathology and Laboratory Medicine)

Stephen W. Burke, MD(Orthopedic Surgery)

Charles L. Christian, MD(Medicine)

Robert H. Freiberger, MD(Radiology and Imaging)

Lawrence J. Kagen, MD(Medicine)

David B. Levine, MD(Orthopedic Surgery)

Peter Tsairis, MD (Neurology)

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Research DivisionChief Scientific OfficerSteven R. Goldring, MD

Associate Chief Scientific Officer and Director of Basic ResearchLionel B. Ivashkiv, MD

Director of Clinical ResearchRobert N. Hotchkiss, MD

Senior ScientistsDavid W. Altchek, MDCarl Blobel, MD, PhDOheneba Boachie-Adjei, MDRichard S. Bockman, MD, PhDAdele L. Boskey, PhDMathias P. Bostrom, MDCharles N. Cornell, MDMary K. Crow, MDStephen B. Doty, PhDMary Goldring, PhDSteven B. Haas, MDJo A. Hannafin, MD, PhDJohn H. Healy, MDDavid L. Helfet, MDRichard Herzog, MDLionel B. Ivashkiv, MDJoseph M. Lane, MDThomas J.A. Lehman, MDSpencer Liu, MD Michael D. Lockshin, MDJoseph A. Markenson, MDRobert G. Marx, MDStavros Memtsoudis, MD, PhDStephen A. Paget, MDHelene Pavlov, MDAlessandra Pernis, MDHollis G. Potter, MDScott A. Rodeo, MDF. Patrick Ross, PhDJane E. Salmon, MDEduardo A. Salvati, MD Thomas P. Sculco, MDNigel E. Sharrock, MB, ChBPeter A. Torzilli, PhDRussell F. Warren, MDAndrew J. Weiland, MDThomas L. Wickiewicz, MDScott W. Wolfe, MD Timothy M. Wright, PhD

Associate ScientistsFrank P. Cammisa, Jr., MDFrank A. Cordasco, MDJonathan T. Deland, MDEdward DiCarlo, MDDoruk Erkan, MDMark P. Figgie, MD

Federico P. Girardi, MDRobert N. Hotchkiss, MDGregory A. Liguori, MDTheresa Lu, MD, PhDStephen Lyman, PhDC. Ronald MacKenzie, MDSuzanne A. Maher, PhD Carol A. Mancuso, MDBryan J. Nestor, MDStephen J. O’Brien, MDPaul Edward Purdue, PhDBernard A. Rawlins, MDLaura Robbins, DSWInez Rogatsky, PhD Lisa R. Sammaritano, MDHarvinder S. Sandhu, MDMichael Urban, MDWilliam F. Urmey, MDGeoffrey H. Westrich, MDRiley J. Williams III, MD

Assistant ScientistsHayden-William Courtland, PhDMatthew E. Cunningham,

MD, PhD Aaron Daluiski, MDXianghua Deng, MDQiu Guo, PhDXiaoyu Hu, MD, PhDRussel C. Huang, MDGeorge Kalliolias, PhDKyriakos Kirou, MDMatthew F. Koff, PhDYan Ma, PhDLisa A. Mandl, MDCathleen L. Raggio, MDBruce Rapuano, PhDAndrew A. Sama, MDGisela Weskamp, PhDJacques T. Yadeau, MD, PhD

InstructorsYurii Chinenov, PhD Jessica K. Gordon, MDCarl Imhauser, PhDThorsten Maretzky, PhD Miguel Otero, PhDKyung-Hyun Park-Min, PhDSarah Pownder, DVMBaohong Zhao, PhD

Visiting ScientistsAnna Fahlgren, PhDGloria Koo, PhDWei Zhu, PhD

Fellows in ResearchKirsty Culley, PhDIgnacio Garcia, PhDStephanie Grenier, PhD Mikhail Olferiev, MDIrina Z. Sagalovskiy, PhDYingli Shang, PhD

Konstantinos Verdelis, DDSClifford Voigt, MD Milena Vukelic, MDXu Yang, MD

Scientists EmeritiPeter G. Bullough, MDAlbert H. Burstein, PhDCharles L. Christian, MDAllan E. Inglis, MD Robert C. Mellors, MD, PhDAaron S. Posner, PhDPhilip D. Wilson, Jr., MD

Adjunct Senior Scientists Donald L. Bartel, PhDNathan Brot, PhDCarl F. Nathan, MDMargaret G.E. Peterson, PhDThomas H. Santer, PhDMarjolein C.H. van der Meulen,

PhD

Adjunct Associate ScientistsRobert Blank, MD, PhDLawrence Bonnassar, PhDLara Estroff, PhDPhilip Giampietro, MD, PhDElizabeth Kozora, PhDMark Lachs, MDDaniel E. MacDonald, DDSNancy Pleshko, PhDLuminita Pricop, MDLicia Selleri, MD, PhDAnimesh Sinha, MD, PhD

Adjunct Assistant ScientistsAsheesh Bedi, MD Nicholas Binder, MD, PhDChih-Tung Chen, PhD Robert Closkey, MDEve Donnelly, PhDMelanie Harrison, MDChristopher Hernandez, PhDPeter Kloen, MD, PhDEric Meffre, PhDMartin Sanzari, PhDLance D. Silverman, PhDAasis Unnanuntana, PhDTheresa Vincent, PhD Sinisa Vukelic, PhD

Adjunct InstructorsHassan Ghomrawi, PhDDiana Goldenberg, MD Dejan Milentijevic, PhD

Welcome to New PhysiciansHospital for Special Surgery continues to recruit outstanding physicians who enable us to lead our fields and serve the increasing number of patients who seek out our care for musculoskeletal conditions.

AnesthesiologyAdam C. Booser, MD

(Pediatric Anesthesia)Robert S. Griffin, MD, PhD

(Pain Management)Jemal A. Nejim, MDSwetha Pakala, MDChristine J. Peterson, MD

(Non-Interventional Pain Medicine)

MedicineSamantha K. Brenner, MDObinna D. Eneanya, MDMichael W. Henry, MD

(Infectious Disease)Magdalena E. Swierczewski, MD

Consulting Staff Michael S. Farber, MD

Orthopedic SurgerySeth A. Jerabek, MD

Consulting Staff Asheesh Bedi, MD

(Hip Preservation)

PediatricsNancy Pan, MD

(Pediatric Rheumatology)

Primary Care Sports Medicine ServiceWilliam W. Briner, Jr., MD

Radiology and ImagingAlissa J. Burge, MDGabrielle P. Konin, MDDouglas N. Mintz, MD

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Management and Volunteers

(April 1, 2013)

Executive OfficersPresident and Chief Executive OfficerLouis A. Shapiro

Executive Vice President and Chief Operating OfficerLisa A. Goldstein

Executive Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial OfficerStacey L. Malakoff

Executive Vice President for External AffairsDeborah M. Sale

Executive Vice President and Chief Legal OfficerConstance B. Margolin, Esq.

Senior Vice PresidentsPatient Care Chief Nursing OfficerStephanie Goldberg

Education and Academic AffairsLaura Robbins

Service LinesCatherine Krna

Vice Presidents Corporate Compliance and Internal AuditSharon Kurtz

DevelopmentChief Development OfficerRobin Merle

FinanceMarc Gould

Financial Planning and BudgetStephen Bell

Human Resources and Service ExcellenceBruce Slawitsky

Information Technology Chief Information OfficerJamie Nelson

OperationsRalph J. Bianco Marion Hare

Payor StrategyRobert Nolan

Perioperative ServicesRonald Perez

Physician ServicesRichard Crowley

Rehabilitation ServicesJeMe Cioppa-Mosca

Research AdministrationVincent Grassia

Revenue CycleRichard Rhine

Assistant Vice PresidentsCommunicationsShelley Rosenstock

EducationMartha O’Brasky

FinanceMarcello Guarnei

LaboratoriesStephanie Lovece

NursingRicky Guillot Ann LoBasso

OperationsSusan Flics

Operations and Service LinesMark Angelo

Patient AccountsWalter Wencak

Quality Management Michelle Horvath

Radiology and ImagingEdward White

Rehabilitation MedicineMary Murray-Weir

Risk ManagementJoanne Melia

Service LinesLaura Low Ah Kee

Senior DirectorsFinanceRoberta Bosanko

Finance - Revenue PlanningAndres Gleich

Infection ControlEileen Finerty

Information TechnologyKaren CohenElizabeth Pearlman Steve Xenos

Managed CareRoss Sadler

Nursing AdministrationVirginia A. ForbesCory NestmanPatricia Quinlan

DirectorsAmbassador ServicesAllison Newell

AnesthesiaRoberta Stack

Biomedical EngineeringPaul Sloane

Case ManagementRachelle Schwartz

Environmental ServicesLenny BonannoJoseph Pobliner

FinanceGeorge Spencer

Food and Nutrition ServicesEden Kalman

Health Information ManagementGlenn Rispaud

Human ResourcesThomas Clark

MarketingRachel Sheehan

Materials ManagementPeter Zenkewich

Medical Staff ServicesMaureen Bogle

Medicine and RheumatologyLaughlin Rice

NeurologyDouglas Williams

NursingTracey Willet

OR Inventory and DistributionJohn Gonzalez

OR Materials ManagementTroy Langone

Pastoral CareSr. Margaret Oettinger

Patient Access ServicesGwendolyn Rhoss

PharmacyTina Yip

Physician AssistantsPamela Katkin

Public RelationsPhyllis Fisher

SafetyGiovanni Abbruzzese

Satellite OfficesRobin Brendel

SecurityDonald J. Foiles

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Service ExcellenceChao Wu

Service LinesJennifer Rentas

Social WorkRoberta Horton

Standards and AccreditationHelen Renck

Volunteer ServicesWendy Yondorf

WebJulie Pelaez

Nurse Managers5 East/Step Down UnitNadia Sohan

6 EastGeraldine DiLorenzo

7 EastViviane Leveille-Charles

8 EastRichard Persaud

(interim)

10 EastAlicia Fisher

(interim)

11 EastAmbulatory Care CenterMarita Baragiano

Ambulatory Care – PrivateCatherine Biviano

Ambulatory Surgery Donna Ostrofsky

Hand and Foot Center Bridget Gray

Infusion TherapyLinda Leff

Pediatrics – Inpatient and OutpatientMaura Keenan

Perioperative ServicesImsoo Park

Post Anesthesia Care Unit4th FloorMarilyn Unabia-Martinez

Post Anesthesia Care Unit9th FloorNoreen Ryan

Pre-Surgical ScreeningJayne Hoffmann

RheumatologyJulie Pollino-Tanner

Same Day SurgeryCarol Crescenzo

Special Procedures Unit75th StreetVaughn Hansen

Hospital ChaplainsChaplain Chenault ConwayChaplain Margo HedaChaplain Alice KimSr. Margaret Oettinger, OPRabbi Simcha SilvermanChaplain Margaret TuttleDominican Friars Health

Care Ministry

Volunteers50 years or overMrs. Charles Bannerman

30 years or overMrs. Robert H. Freiberger

25 years or overMs. Rose PonticelloMs. Lisa W. Rosenstock

20 years or overMs. Anita CrusoMs. Maria Elena-HodgsonMs. Lauren FoxMs. Brunilda IturraldeMs. Judith Johnston-GroganMs. Dola PollandMs. Doris Wind

15 years or overMs. Barbara BrandonMr. Victor BozzuffiMs. Margaret CollisonMs. Frances Frank Mrs. James Graham, Jr.Ms. Barbara GrooMs. Geraldine McCandlessMs. Mary MurphyMs. Marie SherryMs. Theresa TomasuloDr. Beth Viapiano

10 years or overMs. Diane Albano-KellerMs. Anery AsteMs. Bernarda BerardMr. Frederick ChiaoMr. Norman EliaMr. Blaine KellerMs. Jenny LinMs. Desiree LoweMs. Bette NelsonMs. Bebe PrinceMs. Gail StarlerMs. Serena SteinfeldMs. Lee Weber

5 years or overMs. Lena FrankoMs. Rosario GaddiMs. Ann HopkinsMr. Frederick JacobsonMr. Donald KellyMs. Marie LeeMr. Joseph MansiMs. Olympia OsborneMs. Cynthia RocklandMs. Arlene ShillerMs. Winifred SpeyerMs. Barbara StraussMs. Irene Taylor

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Officers and Board Members

(April 1, 2013)

OfficersCo-ChairsDean R. O’HareKendrick R. Wilson III

Vice ChairThomas Lister

President and Chief Executive OfficerLouis A. Shapiro

Surgeon-in-Chief and Medical Director Thomas P. Sculco, MD

Executive Vice PresidentLisa A. Goldstein

Executive Vice President and TreasurerStacey L. Malakoff

Executive Vice PresidentDeborah M. Sale

Executive Vice President and Chief Legal OfficerConstance B. Margolin, Esq.

Chairmen EmeritiRichard L. MenschelAldo Papone

Board MembersJames M. BensonDaniel C. Benton Herbert BlackRichard A. Brand, MDMichael C. BrooksKathryn Chenault Charles P. Coleman IIICharles N. Cornell, MDLeslie CornfeldMary K. Crow, MDCynthia Foster CurryBarrie M. DamsonJames G. DinanAnne EhrenkranzMichael Esposito Marina Kellen FrenchSteven R. Goldring, MDDavid L. Helfet, MDCraig S. Ivey Winfield P. JonesMonica KeanyThomas J. Kelly, MD, PhD David H. KochLara R. LernerMarylin B. LevittThomas Lister Gregory E. Lutz, MD Alan S. MacDonaldDavid M. MaddenRichard L. MenschelDean R. O’HareDouglas E. Padgett, MDAldo PaponeGordon PatteeSusan W. RoseThomas P. Sculco, MDLouis A. ShapiroJonathan SobelDeirdre Stanley Robert K. SteelMrs. Douglas A. Warner IIIRussell F. Warren, MDSanford I. WeillTorsten N. Wiesel, MDKendrick R. Wilson IIIPhilip D. Wilson, Jr., MDEllen M. Wright

Life TrusteesLoring CatlinMrs. James D. FarleyKathryn O. GreenbergJ. Peter HoguetJames R. HoughtonCarl B. MengesDavid M. MixterSamuel S. PolkCharlton Reynders, Jr. Katherine O. RobertsWilliam R. SalomonDonald StoneMrs. Ezra K. Zilkha

Board of AdvisorsAtiim “Tiki” BarberBarry L. BloomPeter L. Briger, Jr. Erick V. BronnerJeffrey B. Citrin Mary Ann DeignanKatherine Doerge Sanford B. EhrenkranzStephan FeldgoiseMelvin J. Glimcher, MDCynthia GolubLorna B. GoodmanEarl G. GravesRachel GrodzinskyKenneth V. HandalHenry U. Harris IIIHolly Johnson, MDKurt Johnson Matthew F. LeBaron Kathy LeventhalAmanda ListerDavid H. McCormick Stephen C. Mills Connie Anne PhillipsRick RiederDouglas L. SacksCarter Brooks SimondsGene Washington Henry A. Wilmerding, Jr.Robert D. Yaffa

International Advisory CouncilAndreas C. DracopoulosDr. Henry A. KissingerSir David LiRichard L. MenschelBenjamin M. RosenPaul VolckerJohn C. WhiteheadDr. Torsten N. Wiesel

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Executive Editorial BoardMary K. Crow, MDSteven R. Goldring, MD Edward C. Jones, MDAldo Papone, Chairman EmeritusDeborah M. SaleThomas P. Sculco, MDLouis A. ShapiroPhilip D. Wilson, Jr., MD

Assistant Vice PresidentCommunicationsShelley Rosenstock

Editor-in-ChiefRachel Sheehan

Managing EditorLinda Errante

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Horizon is published twice a year by the External Affairs Department, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021. 866.976.1196

Hospital for Special Surgery is an affiliate of NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System and Weill Cornell Medical College.

©2013 Hospital for Special Surgery. All rights reserved.

When Natalie Morales (on the cover and photo right) injured her thumb skiing, her first stop was HSS. “For somebody like me who is an athlete, but also has a strenuous job, it’s important for me to be at my phys-ical peak. That’s why I chose HSS.”

When an MRI revealed a torn ligament, Ms. Morales was referred by Jordan D. Metzl, MD, her sports medicine physician, to hand surgeon Aaron Daluiski, MD. “Many of my colleagues have had breaks and sprains,” says Ms. Morales, news anchor of NBC News TODAY. “HSS is the go-to place for us because the quality of their care is the best in the world.”

Natalie Morales and each of our patients, physicians, other health professionals, trustees, and philanthropists all share a common bond. They came to Hospital for Special Surgery for their health care, for professional advancement and personal fulfillment, and to make a difference in the lives of our patients.

On the pages that follow, 14 of these individuals will tell you why.

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