Orthopaedics
Daniel Green, MD
Chief of the Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Service, Hospital for Special Surgery; Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College
Dr. Daniel W. Green, MD, MS, FACS, FAAP, is Chief of the Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Service at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York, NY, where he specializes in pediatric orthopedics and orthopedic sports medicine. He primarily treats children and adolescents with knee injuries and conditions, including pediatric ACL tears, patella dislocation and injuries, discoid meniscus, osteochondritis dissecans, tibial spine fractures, and cartilage repair or restoration. Additionally, he manag
25+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (2000, 2010, 2018)
Education & Training
- BS, Trinity College, Hartford, CT
- MS, Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY
- MD, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX (High Honors)
- Residency at Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
- Fellowship Trained in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Children's Hospital, Los Angeles, California
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017-2026 (10 years)
- New York Magazine — Top Doctors
2019-2022 (4 years)
2019-2025 (7 years)
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Honors
- Castle Connolly Top Doctor, 5 Years
- Castle Connolly Top Doctors in New York Metro Area, 2016-2022
- Castle Connolly Regional Top Doctor, 2016-2020
- New York Magazine: Top Doctors, 2019-2022
- HSS Philip D. Wilson Teaching Award, 2007
Leadership Roles
- Chief of the Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Service, Hospital for Special Surgery
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- NewYork-Presbyterian Komansky Children's Hospital
- NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center
- Hospital for Special Surgery
Languages
English
Experience
25+ years in practice