Meet Our Team

Our dedicated staff prides itself providing the best care. Check out below to get to know about our staff.

RILEY J. WILLIAMS III, MDChief, HSS Sports Medicine Institute, Attending Orthopedic Surgeon, HSS, Professor, Weill Cornell Medical College

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Dr. Riley J. Williams III is an Orthopedic Surgeon and specialist in knee, shoulder and elbow surgery at Hospital for Special Surgery. Dr. Williams is the Knee Group Leader of the Sports Medicine & Shoulder Service at HSS.

JESSICA WORTHERLY-PEREZPractice Manager

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Jessica has been working at HSS since 2007. She oversees daily clinical and administrative operations, staff management, and surgical coordination.

ZURIELY HERNANDEZMedical Secretary

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Zuri has been working with Dr. Williams since 2022. She coordinates patient appointments and facilitates communication between patients and clinical team.

MELISSA LEFKOWITZPhysician Assistant (PAC)

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Melissa has been working alongside Dr. Riley Williams since 2007. She is involved in all aspects of patient care within the practice.

ANDREW SCAVUZZOPhysician Assistant (PAC)

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Andrew has been working alongside Dr. Riley Williams since 2022. He is involved in all aspects of patient care within the practice.

LILIANA RODRIGUEZRegistered Nurse (RN)

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Lili has been working with Dr. Williams since 2018 and provides comprehensive care to their patients. Liliana provides wound care, pre and post-operative instruction/education, triage and post-operative follow up visit.