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Michael Ast, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, New York, NY, Hospital for Special Surgery

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Orthopaedic Surgery • New York, NY

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery

Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery Chief Medical Innovation Officer Vice Chair, HSS Innovation Institute Hospital for Special Surgery

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Summary

  • I am fellowship trained in Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Surgery from the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. My primary specialty focus is rapid-recovery, short-stay and outpatient joint replacement surgery. Before returning to HSS, I previously developed and directed one of the largest and most successful outpatient joint replacement programs in the northeast. I also have both clinical and teaching expertise in the use of robotics and computer assistance in joint replacement surgery, and was the director of robotic and computer assisted surgery at a major university institution in New Jersey.


    I also specialize in primary, complex and revision total joint replacement. My training includes minimally invasive hip and knee replacement, partial knee replacement, robotic surgery and computer assisted surgery. I have extensive experience with and have published research on patient-specific instruments and implants. During my studies, I published numerous articles and chapters in peer-reviewed journals and internationally distributed textbooks, including several chapters on "Approaches for hip replacement surgery." I have also presented clinical and basic science research both nationally and internationally.

Education & Training

  • Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center
    Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical CenterFellowship, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics, 2012 - 2013
  • Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
    Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/NorthwellResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2007 - 2012
  • Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
    Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple UniversityClass of 2007

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2009 - 2025
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2013 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2013 - 2018
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Intergy EHR, Vitera Healthcare Solutions, LLC, 2013

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • When It Comes to Orthopedic Surgery, Bigger Isn’t Always Better
    When It Comes to Orthopedic Surgery, Bigger Isn’t Always BetterMarch 1st, 2023
  • Does a Uni “Feel Better” Than a Total Knee? Not Necessarily, When Using Modern Implant Designs
    Does a Uni “Feel Better” Than a Total Knee? Not Necessarily, When Using Modern Implant DesignsFebruary 1st, 2023
  • Acupuncture in TKA? New Study from HSS. Outcome? “Remarkable!”
    Acupuncture in TKA? New Study from HSS. Outcome? “Remarkable!”June 10th, 2022
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Committees

  • Member, AAHKS Digital Health Committee 2017 - Present
  • Chair, Eastern Orthopaedic Association Telecommunications Committee 2016 - Present

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Michael Ast, Dr. Michael Ast, MD, Dr. M Ast, Dr. Michael Paul Ast