NYU Langone Health has broadened its leading orthopedic services by acquiring Rothman Orthopaedics of Greater New York. This significant development brings together top-tier specialists, enhancing patient access to comprehensive orthopedic care across New York. The integration includes multiple practice locations, each equipped with advanced imaging capabilities, now part of NYU Langone’s extensive network of over 300 outpatient facilities. Patients will benefit from the expertise of 13 experienced orthopedic specialists from Rothman Orthopaedics, renowned for their skills in sports medicine, spine care, joint replacement, and rehabilitation.
This acquisition marks a significant step in NYU Langone’s commitment to delivering exceptional orthopedic care within local communities. Andrew Rubin, senior vice president for clinical affairs and ambulatory care at NYU Langone, emphasized the importance of this expansion, stating it aligns with their mission to provide accessible, patient-centered care. By integrating Rothman Orthopaedics of Greater New York, NYU Langone is making it easier for individuals to receive high-quality orthopedic services where they live and work. The addition of Rothman Institute Orthopedic Doctors further strengthens NYU Langone’s already formidable orthopedic department.
The collaboration between Rothman Orthopaedics surgeons and NYU Langone Orthopedics has been ongoing for three years, with Rothman surgeons actively participating in complex surgeries at NYU Langone hospitals. This established relationship and shared commitment to patient excellence paved the way for this acquisition. Joseph D. Zuckerman, MD, chair of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at NYU Langone, highlighted the long-standing relationship and the exciting potential of this integration. He noted that with Rothman Orthopaedics officially joining their faculty, NYU Langone Orthopedics can extend its reach and provide outstanding orthopedic care to a larger population in the New York metropolitan area.
NYU Langone Orthopedics is recognized as a global leader in orthopedic treatments, offering cutting-edge sports medicine and robotic surgery techniques. It also holds the distinction of training more orthopedic surgeons than any other institution in the United States. With over 200 physicians, NYU Langone Orthopedics performs more than 34,000 orthopedic procedures annually, demonstrating its vast expertise and capacity. The inclusion of Rothman Institute orthopedic doctors will further enhance these capabilities.
NYU Langone Health’s dedication to patient outcomes and quality is consistently recognized. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone as the top comprehensive academic medical center in the nation for three consecutive years. U.S. News & World Report also ranks numerous NYU Langone clinical specialties among the top nationally. NYU Langone’s integrated health system encompasses multiple inpatient locations, the Perlmutter Cancer Center, and a vast network of outpatient facilities across New York and Florida, all unified by a single high standard of care.
This acquisition of Rothman Orthopaedics of Greater New York and the integration of Rothman Institute orthopedic doctors into NYU Langone Orthopedics signifies an exciting advancement for orthopedic care in the region. Patients can expect continued excellence and expanded access to a wider network of leading orthopedic specialists.
