Hospital for Special Surgery Westchester

A profile of hospitals – and the heads who make them hum – in Westchester and Fairfield counties and their environs.

Louis A. Shapiro, FACHE, president and CEO of Hospital for Special Surgery

1133 Westchester Ave., White Plains

914-359-2924; 877-279-3846

His path to CEO as per the hospital’s website: 

“He has served in this role since October 2006, overseeing all strategic and operational aspects of the hospital and fulfilling its mission – to advance the field of musculoskeletal medicine through world-class patient care, research and education. Under Shapiro’s leadership, HSS has experienced significant growth, expansion of facilities and recognition as the world leader in its specialty areas of orthopedics, rheumatology and their related disciplines…. Shapiro has more than 30 years of health-care experience, including as executive vice president and chief operating officer of Geisinger Health System in Pennsylvania, and as a leader in the health-care practice at McKinsey & Co. He began his career at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, where he served in a number of capacities.”

What makes HSS Westchester distinctive? 

“(It) offers the best orthopedic, rheumatologic and rehabilitation care for area residents. Providing the same unmatched experience as our Manhattan campus, our world-class team treats the full spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions, with radiology and imaging services, including ultra- low dose radiation EOS imaging – available on-site. Patients can expect flexible scheduling options, such as same-day sports medicine appointments.”

What are its specialties? 

“Foot, ankle, hand and upper extremity care; joint replacement; neurology; pediatric orthopedics; pediatric rheumatology; physiatry; physical therapy; rheumatology; spine care; sports medicine; and sports psychology.”

For more, visit hss.edu/hss-westchester.asp.

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