Meet Dr. Tony Shen | New York Hip & Knee Surgeon

Precision. Innovation. Compassion.

Meet Tony S. Shen, MD

Dr. Shen is an orthopedic surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery, specializing in hip and knee reconstruction. He performs total hip, total knee, and partial knee replacements using robotic technology and computer navigation to ensure optimal alignment and outcomes. Dr. Shen uses modern minimally invasive surgical techniques, tailoring each procedure to each patient’s anatomy and lifestyle.

A graduate of Harvard University and Washington University School of Medicine, Dr. Shen completed his orthopedic surgery residency and fellowship in Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement at HSS. His training also includes international experience in leading orthopedic centers across Europe, Asia, and Australia, giving him a global perspective on surgical innovation and patient care.

Dr. Shen’s research focuses on personalized medicine in joint replacement, rapid recovery after surgery, and technological advances in surgical precision. His work has been published in top orthopedic journals and presented internationally.

Education

Undergraduate: Harvard University
Medical: Washington University School of Medicine
Internship: Hospital for Special Surgery/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
Residency: Hospital for Special Surgery
Fellowship: Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement, Hospital for Special Surgery

Awards

Eastern Orthopaedic Educational Foundation Ranawat Award (2023)
Thomas & Cynthia Sculco Research Award (2022)
ESSKA Basic Scientist Travel Award (2022)
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society (2017)
Eastern Orthopaedic Educational Foundation Ranawat Award, 2023
Thomas and Cynthia Sculco Research Award, 2022
Thomas P. Sculco Award, 2022
ESSKA Basic Scientist Travel Award, 2022
OREF Resident Clinician Scientist Training Grant, 2021
Professional Education Alumni Scholarship Award, 2021
Emanuel B. Kaplan Award, 2018
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, 2017
Washington University School of Medicine Dean’s Fellowship, 2013

Credentials

Attending Orthopedic Surgeon, Hospital for Special Surgery
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Weill Cornell
Board-Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Member, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS), and International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty (ISTA)

Research

Dr. Shen conducts research on the intersection of personalized medicine and joint replacement, which involves understanding how each patient’s genetics, anatomy, and clinical history can be used to guide treatment and improve outcomes. Additionally, Dr. Shen studies rapid recovery after surgery and the impact of new technologies on surgical technique. He has received national and international awards for his research, which has been published in leading peer-reviewed journals and presented at conferences around the world.

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