Knee & Shoulder Surgery · New York
Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Weill-Cornell Medical School and Attending Surgeon at the Hospital for Special Surgery — with over two decades of experience treating challenging shoulder and knee conditions.
Dr. Andreas H. Gomoll is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon, Professor of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College, and an attending surgeon at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. He specializes in cartilage repair and joint preservation of the knee and shoulder — ACL reconstruction, meniscal transplantation, osteotomy, and rotator cuff repair — for patients of every age and ability. New patients, including out-of-town and international patients, are welcome. Request a consultation online or call (646) 917-7441.
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Gomoll focuses on cartilage repair, joint preservation, and sports medicine — for patients of every age and ability, from weekend athletes to professionals.
Signature procedure 01 Cartilage & Joint Preservation
Restore your own cartilage with advanced transplant and regenerative techniques — preserving the natural joint instead of replacing it.
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Knee Surgery
Allograft, autograft, and revision ACL techniques for athletes of every level.
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03 Knee Surgery
Repair, root repair, and meniscal transplantation.
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04 Shoulder Surgery
Rotator cuff, instability, and joint preservation.
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Meet Dr. Gomoll
Dr. Gomoll has over 20 years of experience as an orthopaedic surgeon and scientist, with more than 170 scientific publications and 5 books on advanced treatment options for joint injury — including cartilage transplants and stem cell biologics.
Originally from Munich, Germany, he completed his MD at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet and his Orthopaedic Surgery Residency through the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program, training at Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and Boston Children's Hospital.
“I provide care for patients of all ages and abilities, from weekend warriors to athletes, high school to professional sports, as well as police officers, firefighters, the military and special forces.” — Andreas H. Gomoll, MD
Credentials & Authority
Active academic appointment training the next generation of orthopedic surgeons.
Hospital for Special Surgery — the #1 orthopedic hospital in the U.S. (U.S. News & World Report).
Completed the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program and fellowship in sports medicine.
Author of 170+ scientific publications and 5 books on advanced joint preservation and cartilage repair.
Patients from weekend warriors to professional athletes, police, firefighters, and U.S. special forces.
Conditions Treated
Dr. Gomoll evaluates and treats the full spectrum of knee and shoulder conditions — from sports injuries to early arthritis and complex joint preservation.
Knee · 6 conditions
01ACL Tear
A torn anterior cruciate ligament — common in pivoting and contact sports. Reconstructed with allograft or autograft to restore stability and return to play.
02Meniscus Tear
Damage to the knee's shock-absorbing cartilage. Repaired, root-repaired, or transplanted to preserve the joint and prevent early arthritis.
03Cartilage Damage
Focal cartilage defects that, left untreated, progress toward arthritis. Restored with transplant and regenerative techniques using your own tissue.
04Osteoarthritis
Early to moderate joint degeneration. Managed with joint-preserving surgery and biologic options — delaying or avoiding replacement.
05Patellofemoral Pain
Pain and instability behind the kneecap. Addressed with cartilage repair, realignment, and patellofemoral reconstruction.
06Knee Instability
Recurrent giving-way from ligament or structural injury. Stabilized with reconstruction to protect the cartilage and meniscus.
Shoulder · 2 conditions
07Rotator Cuff Tear
Tears of the shoulder's stabilizing tendons. Repaired arthroscopically to restore strength, motion, and pain-free overhead function.
08Shoulder Instability
Recurrent dislocation or looseness of the shoulder. Reconstructed to restore a stable, confident, full-motion joint.
A torn anterior cruciate ligament — common in pivoting and contact sports. Reconstructed with allograft or autograft to restore stability and return to play.
Learn about treatmentIn the News
Dr. Gomoll's work has been featured in national media, academic forums, and the world's largest podcasts.
Featured Podcast · The Joe Rogan Experience
Goggins discussed his high tibial osteotomy — performed by Dr. Gomoll at HSS — on the world's biggest podcast.
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Television · CBS News
Featured for the Cartiheal coral implant — a new treatment for cartilage defects in the knee.
Honor · Recognition
Honored as one of the U.S. Top 1% Academic Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Podcast · BraunPR
Discussed patellofemoral and cartilage disorders with Dr. Sabrina Strickland.
Real Results
An actual case from Dr. Gomoll's practice — an 18-year-old man with an osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) lesion in the trochlea of the knee, treated with osteochondral allograft transplantation.
Patient Stories
Real patients sharing real recovery stories — from cartilage transplants to ACL reconstruction and meniscus repair.
Gianna
Patient Transformation Story
From a childhood unable to ice skate or keep up with friends, Gianna shares the multi-year transformation that brought her back to the activities she loves after surgery with Dr. Gomoll.
Read & watch storyPartial Knee Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
An athlete who played sports through high school and college talks about how aging injuries led to a partial knee replacement — and how he's feeling now.
Read & watch storyFresh Osteochondral Allograft
Fresh Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation
A lifelong CrossFit and football athlete describes the cartilage defect he sustained in high school football and the fresh osteochondral allograft transplantation that returned him to training.
Read & watch storyOur Approach
Dr. Gomoll’s practice is built around a single conviction: a young, active joint should be restored, not discarded. That philosophy shapes every recommendation he makes.
When cartilage is damaged, the default in many practices is to wait until the joint wears out and then replace it. Dr. Gomoll’s focus is the opposite — using cartilage transplant and regenerative techniques to restore your own tissue and delay or avoid replacement, particularly in younger and athletic patients.
A cartilage defect rarely exists alone. Malalignment, meniscal deficiency, and instability all load the joint abnormally. Dr. Gomoll combines cartilage repair with realignment osteotomy and meniscal transplantation when needed — so the repair is protected, not set up to fail.
Many knee and shoulder problems improve without an operation. Non-operative options are explored first, and second opinions are welcome. When surgery is the right answer, it is planned around your goals and your return to the activities you love.
This approach is grounded in research, not marketing — Dr. Gomoll has authored more than 200 peer-reviewed publications and co-edited multiple textbooks on cartilage restoration and joint preservation. See the full curriculum vitae.
Before You Visit
Practical answers for new patients scheduling with Dr. Gomoll at HSS in New York.
A referral is not required to request a consultation. Some insurance plans require a referral for coverage, so check with your insurer before your visit. You can request an appointment online or by calling (646) 917-7441.
Yes. As a cartilage and joint-preservation subspecialist, Dr. Gomoll treats patients who travel to New York from across the country and internationally. Call (646) 917-7441 if you need help coordinating travel around your appointment.
Most new patients are seen within 1–2 weeks. Out-of-town and international patients are welcome — call (646) 917-7441 if you need help coordinating travel around your appointment.
Bring a photo ID and your insurance card. Just as important, bring any outside imaging on a disk or CD — or the actual MRI or X-ray images, not only the written report. Dr. Gomoll needs to review the images themselves. You can also upload your imaging ahead of the visit.
The office is at the Hospital for Special Surgery, East River Professional Building, 523 East 72nd Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10021, on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. See the locations page for a map, travel, and lodging information.
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Dr. Gomoll sees patients at HSS in New York. New patients can book online through HSS or call our office directly.
