Summary

Dr. Samuel Taylor is an orthopedic surgeon at HSS with clinical expertise in minimally invasive and reconstructive techniques of the shoulder and knee. As a former intercollegiate and avid recreational athlete, Dr. Taylor has developed a unique understanding of the demands and anxieties faced by injured athletes at all levels. While attending Harvard University, Dr. Taylor studied biology and played four years of varsity football. In medical school at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeon, he was selected to the Arnold P. Gold Humanism in Medicine Honors Society. During his residency in orthopedic surgery at Hospital for Special Surgery, the faculty awarded Dr. Taylor the Weill Cornell Alumni Council Distinguished Housestaff Award for exemplary all-around service and his peers selected him recipient of the Jean C. McDaniel Award for leadership, professionalism, and ethics in patient care. During his final year of training in Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery, Dr. Taylor served as the administrative Co-Chief Fellow. Following fellowship, he received additional training in complex shoulder, knee, and elbow conditions during a Traveling Fellowship that included nationally and internationally renowned experts, Dr. James Andrews (Pensacola, FL), Dr. Dan Cooper (Dallas, TX), Dr. John Conway (Fort Worth, TX), Dr. Felix Savoie (New Orleans, LA), and Dr. Laurent LaFosse (Annecy, France). Dr. Taylor currently serves as Associate Team Physician for the New York Football Giants and team physician for the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) semi-professional football team, and previously was an assistant team physician for the New York Red Bulls MLS franchise. He has also published extensively in his field, authoring more than 50 peer-reviewed papers and 15 book chapters. His seminal work on the long head of the biceps tendon was recognized with the J. Whit Ewing Award at the 2014 Annual Meeting of the Arthroscopy Association of North America. As a student, athlete, and researcher, Dr. Taylor has come to admire the wondrous capabilities and frightening limits of the human body. He has dedicated himself to restoring mobility by combining the latest minimally invasive surgical treatments with compassionate care.
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Office Locations

Dr. Samuel Taylor has 2 locations

HSS - The Pavilion

541 East 71st Street Ground FloorNew York, NY 10021

HSS Stamford

1 Blachley RoadStamford, CT 06902

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3
  • 18 years of experience
  • 13 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Hospital For Special Surgery
  • 6 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Samuel Taylor

  • Aetna
  • BCBS Anthem CT
  • BCBS Anthem NY
  • BCBS Federal
  • BCBS Horizon
  • Cigna
  • ConnectiCare
  • EmblemHealth GHI
  • EmblemHealth HIP
  • Medicare
  • Oxford
  • The Empire Plan NYSHIP
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Samuel Taylor has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Samuel Taylor has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone Fracture
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Herniated Disc
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Surgery
  • Laminectomy
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Scoliosis
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

18 Years Experience

Dr. Samuel Taylor holds an expired medical license in the states of New York and Connecticut.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of New York that expired in 2026 and an expired medical license in the state of Connecticut that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Hospital For Special Surgery.

Medical School

Graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons in 2008.

NPI Number

Dr. Taylor's NPI number is 1134388697.

Other Providers at Hospital For Special Surgery

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Samuel Taylor accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Samuel Taylor has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Samuel Taylor's office located?
Dr. Samuel Taylor's office is located at 541 East 71st Street Ground Floor, New York, NY, 10021.
Which hospitals is Dr. Samuel Taylor affiliated with?
Dr. Samuel Taylor is affiliated with Gracie Square Hospital and Stamford Hospital.
Does Dr. Samuel Taylor accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Samuel Taylor accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Dr. Samuel Taylor accepting new patients?
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