1. Department of Orthopedics
Leesa Galatz, MD

Message From the Chair

Recognized nationally for outstanding patient outcomes across orthopedic subspecialties, the Department of Orthopedics at the Icahn School of Medicine and Mount Sinai combines top clinical talent with a genuine dedication to personalized care. Research and innovation remain cornerstones of our highly collaborative work and training atmosphere.

At the Department of Orthopedics, we thrive on the unique prospect of delivering world-class care to an expanding patient population. The Mount Sinai Health System reaches across the New York metropolitan area, with networks that extend throughout the region. To provide exceptional care, we have cultivated a culture partnership across our departments and hospitals—because only by combining our expertise and resources can we ensure that our legacy of clinical, educational, and research excellence continues. 

We also enjoy the opportunity to truly improve patient lives through our restorative treatments, many of which are advanced by our rigorous research in both clinical and basic science. Our Orthopedic Research Laboratories embrace a multidisciplinary approach to breakthrough science, and the results have been award-winning. Paired with our clinical talent, we regularly improve the practice of orthopedic surgery, while gathering data for further outcomes research. With our expansive patient population, this outcomes research is perfectly positioned to resonate throughout the entire field of orthopedics. 

Above all, the Department of Orthopedics welcomes fresh perspectives from new faculty, residents, researchers, and students. We recognize that this new infusion of energy, in collaboration with our existing experts, will usher in a brighter future for every patient. To that end, I invite you to learn more about our programs, our faculty, and our deep commitment to providing the best in medical education, patient care, and scientific research.

Leesa Galatz, MD
Mount Sinai Professor and Chair
Leni and Peter W. May Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Chair of Orthopedic Surgery
Mount Sinai Health System

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