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RILEY J. WILLIAMS III, MD
• Chief, HSS Sports Medicine Institute
• Attending Orthopedic Surgeon, HSS
• Professor, Weill Cornell Medical College
About.
Dr. Riley J. Williams III
Orthopedic Surgeon & Sports Medicine Specialist: Knee, Elbow & Shoulder
Manhattan • Brooklyn • New York City
Dr. Riley Williams is an orthopedic shoulder, elbow and knee specialist with expertise in sports medicine. A nationally recognized leader in the sub-specialty field of cartilage repair and restoration, he is the go-to surgeon for the world’s top athletes, delivering elite treatment and performance-driven recovery.
In March of 2025, Hospital for Special Surgery appointed Dr. Williams to one of the most coveted sports medicine positions in the world, Chief of the Sports Medicine Institute (SMI). In addition to his roles as Attending Orthopedic Surgeon for HSS, Professor of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College, and Team Physician for multiple professional sports teams, Dr. Williams has been appointed as Venue Medical Director, NY/NJ FIFA World Cup 2026.
His clinical practice at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City is dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of sports-related and orthopedic injuries. Dr. William’s pioneering treatments and protocols for returning injured patients back to their desired levels of sport and activity have evolved from working with professional sports teams for over twenty years and are effective for athletes off all levels.
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Musculoskeletal Care and Cartilage Repair for Athletes of All Ages
An avid fitness enthusiast who enjoys cross-fit, HIIT training, cycling, skiing, golf, running and swimming, Dr. Williams empathizes with a patient’s need to get back in the game as soon as possible. In this video, he discusses his approach to care and rehabilitation after surgery. He is very interested in helping athletes achieve the best clinical outcomes by getting them back in the gym as quickly as possible to maintain their fitness levels.
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