Summary

Dr. Thomas P. Sculco was Surgeon-in-Chief at Hospital for Special Surgery from 2003 to 2014 and is currently Surgeon-in-Chief Emeritus. He is also Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. Sculco's research interests are currently centered on improvements in surgical technique and preventing failure of hip and knee implants. He has recently created the Complex Joint Reconstruction Center to improve outcomes and promote basic and clinical research in these most complex patients. He serves as the Director of this Center. He has been awarded both the Otto Aufranc and the Charnley Award from the Hip Society for his work with thrombogenesis in total hip replacement. He has received the Arthritis Foundation's Lifetime Achievement Award. He is the first American to be elected as an Honorary Member of the Austrian Orthopaedic Society and has also been named an Honorary Member of the Hellenic Orthopaedic Society. Dr. Sculco was awarded the Humes Professorship in Salzburg, Austria. In 2005 he received the Gold Medal Award for Clinical Medicine from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and in 2013 he was awarded the Austrian Cross of Honor, First Class, for Science and Art. Dr. Sculco has written over 350 papers, 88 chapters, three books on orthopedic surgery and the surgical treatment of arthritis and has presented over 750 papers. Dr. Sculco founded the International Society of Orthopedic Centers and served as Executive Director for 10 years. He also founded the VA Orthopaedic Society and was a founding member of the Knee Society, served as Treasurer in 2006 and President in 2016. He is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the Knee Society. Dr. Sculco served on the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and currently on the Board of Trustees of the Arthritis Foundation. He is also on the Board of Directors of Carnegie Hall. Dr. Sculco was the honoree at the Columbus Day Parade in 2011. He is a Board Member of Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation and the Robert Gladden Society, both affiliated with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He is past President of the New York Medical Surgical Society.
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Office Location

HSS - Kellen Tower

535 E 70th St Fl 11New York, NY 10021

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 57 years of experience
  • 12 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons
  • 19 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 18 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Thomas Sculco

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

Medical Specialties

Dr. Thomas Sculco has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Thomas Sculco has the following 18 areas of expertise

  • Arthritis
  • Arthroscopic Surgery (Arthroscopy)
  • Bone Transplantation
  • Femoral Fractures
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Hip Surgery (Hip Replacement Arthroplasty)
  • Joint Surgery (Arthroplasty)
  • Joint Surgery (Joint Prosthesis Implantation Arthroplasty)
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Surgery (Knee Replacement Arthroplasty)
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Osteotomy
  • Prosthesis-Related Infections
  • Pulmonary Embolism
  • Rheumatic Diseases
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Spinal Fusion

Certifications, License, & Education

57 Years Experience

Dr. Thomas Sculco holds an expired medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons in 1969.

NPI Number

Dr. Sculco's NPI number is 1245253319.

Other Providers at Hospital For Special Surgery

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Thomas Sculco's office located?
Dr. Thomas Sculco's office is located at 535 E 70th St Fl 11, New York, NY, 10021.
What languages does Dr. Thomas Sculco speak?
Dr. Thomas Sculco speaks English and Spanish.
Which hospitals is Dr. Thomas Sculco affiliated with?
Dr. Thomas Sculco is affiliated with Gracie Square Hospital.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Thomas Sculco?
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Does Dr. Thomas Sculco accept my insurance?
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