About Dr. Pearle
Dr. Andrew D. Pearle, Orthopedic Surgeon & Sports Medicine Physician
of-its-kind personalized tool designed to guide lifelong knee health and recovery.
Dr. Pearle is deeply committed to keeping athletes of all ages healthy and active, spearheading local, national, and international initiatives to prevent ACL injuries before they happen. From developing agility programs for high school and college teams to working with the New York Mets, he has made injury prevention and performance a cornerstone of his practice.
Outside his practice, Dr. Pearle is a husband, father, coach, and philanthropist. Whether treating a professional athlete, a weekend warrior, or a teenager with a sports injury, he brings the same mix of expertise, compassion, and optimism to every patient he cares for.
Dr. Andrew D. Pearle is an internationally recognized orthopedic surgeon whose innovations have transformed the treatment and prevention of knee injuries. For over two decades, he has been at the forefront of sports medicine. Consistently ranked among the nation’s leading surgeons—including Castle Connolly’s America’s Top Doctors and New York Magazine’s Top Doctors—he combines surgical excellence with a deep commitment to patient care.
A graduate of Amherst College and Stanford Medical School, Dr. Pearle trained in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine
at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), where he later served as Chief of Sports Medicine and now holds the title of Chief Emeritus. He is also Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College.
A pioneer in ACL surgery, injury prevention, and robotic partial knee replacement, Dr. Pearle is now leading the development of a novel orthopedic digital twin platform at HSS, a first-of-its-kind personalized tool designed to guide lifelong knee health and recovery.
He is deeply committed to keeping athletes of all ages healthy and active, spearheading local, national, and international initiatives to prevent ACL injuries before they happen. From developing agility programs for high school and college teams to working with the New York Mets, he has made injury prevention and performance a cornerstone of his practice.
Outside his practice, Dr. Pearle is a husband, father, coach, and philanthropist. Whether treating a professional athlete, a weekend warrior, or a teenager with a sports injury, he brings the same mix of expertise, compassion, and optimism to every patient he cares for.
Dr. Andrew D. Pearle is an internationally recognized orthopedic surgeon whose innovations have transformed the treatment and prevention of knee injuries. For over two decades, he has been at the forefront of sports medicine. Consistently ranked among the nation’s leading surgeons—including Castle Connolly’s America’s Top Doctors and New York Magazine’s Top Doctors—he combines surgical excellence with a deep commitment to patient care.
A graduate of Amherst College and Stanford Medical School, Dr. Pearle trained in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), where he later served as Chief of Sports Medicine and now holds the title of Chief Emeritus. He is also Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at
Weill Cornell Medical College.
A pioneer in ACL surgery, injury prevention, and robotic partial knee replacement, Dr. Pearle is now leading the development of a novel orthopedic digital twin platform at HSS, a first-of-its-kind personalized tool designed to guide lifelong knee health and recovery.
He is deeply committed to keeping athletes of all ages healthy and active, spearheading local, national, and international initiatives to prevent ACL injuries before they happen. From developing agility programs for high school and college teams to working with the New York Mets, he has made injury prevention and performance a cornerstone of his practice.
Outside his practice, Dr. Pearle is a husband, father, coach, and philanthropist. Whether treating a professional athlete, a weekend warrior, or a teenager with a sports injury, he brings the same mix of expertise, compassion, and optimism to every patient he cares for.
My work in ACL surgery and robotic partial knee replacement has given me the tools to restore performance at the highest level. But skill and technology alone mean little without empathy. That’s why I spend as much time understanding my patients as I do perfecting my surgical techniques.
I’ve always believed that the best surgery is the one you never need. That belief has driven me to devote as much energy to preventing injuries as to repairing them. From creating ACL prevention programs for youth athletes to advising professional teams, my goal is simple: to keep people playing, working, and living without interruption.
Every knee I treat is attached to a person with a unique story and set of goals. The first question in my mind is always: “What does getting better mean to you?” For one patient, it might mean returning to basketball. For another, it’s walking pain-free through the park with their children. Knowing your “why” shapes every decision we make together.
I see surgery as just one chapter in a patient’s journey. Recovery, prevention, and lifelong joint health are equally important. That’s why I’m developing innovations like the HSS orthopedic digital twin platform—to provide every patient with a companion in their care long after the last stitch is placed.
And while my patients work closely with me, they’re also supported by an extraordinary team. Each member of my team plays a pivotal role, bringing expertise, compassion, and commitment that I believe is unmatched in our field. Together, we strive not only to heal, but to help people return to the lives and passions that they love.
My Philosophy
Elevated Care
Elevated care at Dr. Andrew Pearle’s practice means you’re never just a patient—you’re part of a partnership built on trust, direct communication, and world-class expertise. Dr. Pearle personally performs every surgery and remains directly engaged throughout your care. He is supported by a trusted team, many of whom have been with him for over a decade. His administrative staff is attentive and resourceful to make scheduling and billing seamless. The team includes experienced clinical providers who are always available to answer questions and guide recovery. Together, they create a supportive, responsive environment that puts you at ease every step of the way.
Unlike other orthopedic practices that move quickly from one patient to the next, Dr. Pearle and his team take the opposite approach. They prefer to spend more time with each individual to build trust, explain options, and tailor recovery to each person's goals. Communication is direct, his committed team answers the phone, and patients receive timely, fully engaged 360 service. This patient-first model reflects the best traditions of Hospital for Special Surgery, the nation’s #1 orthopedic hospital, where Dr. Pearle trained and continues to practice. His world-class surgical expertise, combined with a deeply personal team-oriented approach, elevates and optimizes your entire medical experience.
Phone: (212) 774-2878
Fax: (212) 774-2798
Hours: Mon- Fri: 9:00a - 12:30p and 1:30p - 4:00p
New York - Manhattan
Hospital for Special Surgery
The Pavilion
541 East 71st St., 1st floor
New York, NY 10021
New York - Westchester
HSS Westchester
1133 Westchester Ave, 2nd floor
Building B
White Plains, NY 10605
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