# Andreas H. Gomoll, MD — Knee & Shoulder Surgery

> Dr. Andreas Gomoll is Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical School and Attending Surgeon at the Hospital for Special Surgery — specializing in cartilage repair, ACL reconstruction, joint preservation, and meniscal transplantation.

**Specialty:** https://schema.org/Orthopedic
**Address:** 523 East 72nd Street, 2nd Floor, East River Professional Building, New York, NY, 10021, US
**Phone:** (646) 917-7441
**Website:** https://andreasgomollmd.com

## Hours

- Monday: 08:00–17:00
- Tuesday: 08:00–17:00
- Wednesday: 08:00–17:00
- Thursday: 08:00–17:00
- Friday: 08:00–17:00

## Services

- [Arthritis Surgery NYC: Partial Knee Replacement, MISHA, MAKO | Andreas H. Gomoll, MD](https://andreasgomollmd.com/arthritissurgery/): Arthritis surgery with Dr. Andreas Gomoll at HSS — robotic-assisted MAKO partial knee replacement, patellofemoral replacement, and the MISHA medial implantable shock absorber for medial knee arthritis.
- [Before Surgery: Patient Preparation Guide | Andreas H. Gomoll, MD](https://andreasgomollmd.com/before-surgery/): How to prepare for orthopedic surgery with Dr. Andreas Gomoll at HSS — insurance approval, what to bring, medications to stop, and pre-op checklist for knee, shoulder, and elbow procedures.
- [Bracing & Ice Machine: Cymedica Evive + GameReady | Andreas H. Gomoll, MD](https://andreasgomollmd.com/bracing-ice-machine/): How to use the post-operative Cymedica Evive brace with e-stim and the GameReady cooling device — instructional videos for fitting, range of motion, stim, and cold therapy.
- [Cartilage Repair Procedures NYC | Andreas H. Gomoll, MD | HSS](https://andreasgomollmd.com/cartilage-repair/): Cartilage repair surgery with Dr. Andreas Gomoll at HSS — autologous chondrocyte implantation (MACI), osteochondral allograft transplantation (OCA), OATS / mosaicplasty, microfracture, and stem-cell transplantation for focal cartilage defects of the knee.
- [Day of Surgery: What to Expect | Andreas H. Gomoll, MD](https://andreasgomollmd.com/day-of-surgery/): What happens on the day of orthopedic surgery with Dr. Gomoll at HSS — check-in, pre-op holding, anesthesia options (spinal, general, regional), and the operating room process.
- [Knee Instability (Giving Way) NYC | Andreas H. Gomoll, MD](https://andreasgomollmd.com/knee-instability/): Knee instability — a knee that buckles or gives way — evaluated and treated by Dr. Andreas Gomoll at HSS. Causes include ACL and ligament tears, meniscus injury, and patellar instability, with reconstruction and repair options.
- [ACL Reconstruction & BEAR Implant NYC | Andreas H. Gomoll, MD](https://andreasgomollmd.com/ligament-surgery/): Ligament surgery with Dr. Andreas Gomoll at HSS — ACL reconstruction with hamstring, quadriceps, patellar tendon, or donor graft, and the FDA-approved BEAR implant for select ACL repairs.
- [Meniscal Surgery NYC: Repair, Meniscectomy & Transplant | Andreas H. Gomoll, MD](https://andreasgomollmd.com/meniscal-procedures/): Meniscal surgery with Dr. Andreas Gomoll at HSS — arthroscopic meniscectomy, meniscal repair, and meniscal allograft transplantation for tears, deficiency, and chronic knee pain.
- [Imaging: X-rays and MRIs Before Your Visit | Andreas H. Gomoll, MD](https://andreasgomollmd.com/new-page-1/): Why high-quality imaging matters for an accurate orthopedic diagnosis — what to bring to your visit, the difference between community MRIs and HSS MRIs, and image-quality examples.
- [Knee Osteotomy (Realignment Surgery) NYC | Andreas H. Gomoll, MD](https://andreasgomollmd.com/osteotomy/): Knee osteotomy with Dr. Andreas Gomoll at HSS — high tibial and distal femoral realignment surgery that corrects malalignment, offloads damaged cartilage, and preserves the natural knee joint.
- [Patellofemoral Pain & Patellar Instability NYC | Andreas H. Gomoll, MD](https://andreasgomollmd.com/patellofemoral-pain/): Patellofemoral pain and patellar (kneecap) instability evaluated and treated by Dr. Andreas Gomoll at HSS — from physical therapy to MPFL reconstruction, tibial tubercle osteotomy, and cartilage repair.
- [After Surgery: Post-Op Instructions & FAQs | Andreas H. Gomoll, MD](https://andreasgomollmd.com/postop-instructions/): Recovery guidance after orthopedic surgery with Dr. Gomoll — physical therapy, brace and crutches, pain control, driving, showering, and return-to-work timelines.
- [Rehab (PT) Protocols | Andreas H. Gomoll, MD](https://andreasgomollmd.com/rehab-pt-protocols/): Phase-by-phase physical therapy protocols for knee and shoulder procedures performed by Dr. Andreas Gomoll. Share with your physical therapist for post-op rehab.
- [Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair NYC | Andreas H. Gomoll, MD](https://andreasgomollmd.com/rotator-cuff-repair/): Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair with Dr. Andreas Gomoll at HSS — minimally invasive repair of torn shoulder tendons through small portal incisions, for acute tears and chronic repetitive-stress injury.
- [Shoulder Instability & Dislocation NYC | Andreas H. Gomoll, MD](https://andreasgomollmd.com/shoulder-instability/): Shoulder instability and recurrent dislocation evaluated and treated by Dr. Andreas Gomoll at HSS — from physical therapy to arthroscopic instability (labral/Bankart) repair, with a shoulder rehabilitation protocol.
- [Regenerative Medicine & PRP Injections | Andreas H. Gomoll, MD](https://andreasgomollmd.com/stemcells/): Regenerative medicine with Dr. Andreas Gomoll at HSS — platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections for osteoarthritis pain, plus FDA-supervised clinical trials of cartilage stem-cell therapies. Honest framing of what stem cells can and cannot do.
- [What Will My Scar Look Like? | Andreas H. Gomoll, MD](https://andreasgomollmd.com/what-will-my-scar-look-like/): Real surgical scar photos from Dr. Gomoll

## Case Studies

- [Patient Success Stories | Andreas H. Gomoll, MD](https://andreasgomollmd.com/success-stories/): Real patient stories from Dr. Andreas Gomoll
- [Amanda — Hyalex Cartilage Implant FDA Trial | Dr. Andreas Gomoll](https://andreasgomollmd.com/success-stories/amanda/): After years of debilitating knee pain, Amanda participated in an FDA trial of the new Hyalex synthetic cartilage device with Dr. Andreas Gomoll at the Hospital for Special Surgery — and shares how it helped restore her quality of life.
- [Fresh Osteochondral Allograft — CrossFit Athlete Patient Testimonial | Dr. Andreas Gomoll](https://andreasgomollmd.com/success-stories/fresh-oca-patient/): A lifelong CrossFit and football athlete describes the cartilage defect he sustained in high school football, the failure of an earlier reattachment, and the fresh osteochondral allograft transplantation by Dr. Andreas Gomoll that returned him to training.
- [Gianna — A Decade of Knee Pain to a Pain-Free Life After Cartilage Transplant | Dr. Andreas Gomoll](https://andreasgomollmd.com/success-stories/gianna/): Diagnosed with osteochondritis dissecans at age 8, Gianna grew up with constant knee pain — until a cartilage transplant by Dr. Andreas Gomoll at the Hospital for Special Surgery finally gave her her life back.
- [Jennifer — Volleyball Player Back to 3–5 Games a Week After HTO + ACL Reconstruction | Dr. Andreas Gomoll](https://andreasgomollmd.com/success-stories/jennifer/): After a previous ACL and meniscus surgery left Jennifer with recurrent knee swelling, Dr. Andreas Gomoll and Dr. Sabrina Strickland at the Hospital for Special Surgery performed a combined high tibial osteotomy and ACL reconstruction. Two years later she
- [Michele — ACL Repair with the BEAR Implant | Dr. Andreas Gomoll](https://andreasgomollmd.com/success-stories/michele/): Michele shares her experience with ACL repair using the BEAR (Bridge-Enhanced ACL Restoration) implant — a ligament-sparing technique that preserves the patient
- [Pamela — Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation Testimonial | Dr. Andreas Gomoll](https://andreasgomollmd.com/success-stories/pamela/): Pamela shares her experience with osteochondral allograft transplantation (cartilage transplant) for a knee cartilage defect — a joint-preserving alternative to early knee replacement performed by Dr. Andreas Gomoll at the Hospital for Special Surgery.
- [Partial Knee Replacement — Patient Testimonial | Dr. Andreas Gomoll](https://andreasgomollmd.com/success-stories/partial-knee-patient/): A lifelong athlete describes years of aging sports injuries, the failure of non-surgical treatment, and the partial knee replacement performed by Dr. Andreas Gomoll that returned him to pain-free activity.
- [Patrick — Back Racing Iron Man After a Knee Cartilage Transplant | Dr. Andreas Gomoll](https://andreasgomollmd.com/success-stories/patrick/): After 11 Ironman finishes and a torn ACL on a ski trip, Patrick was told he needed a knee replacement. Instead, Dr. Andreas Gomoll performed an osteochondral allograft cartilage transplant + cadaver ACL reconstruction — and Patrick is back training for Ironman.

## Testimonials

- [Patient Testimonials | Andreas H. Gomoll, MD](https://andreasgomollmd.com/patient-testimonials/): Written testimonials from Dr. Andreas Gomoll

## Blog

- [Rethinking Post-Operative Pain Management: A Multimodal Approach — Andreas H. Gomoll, MD](https://andreasgomollmd.com/blog/2026/2/17/rethinking-post-operative-pain-management-a-multimodal-approach/): One of the most frequent concerns that comes up during surgical planning — particularly when we discuss the post-operative period — is pain management.
- [Lindsey Vonn competes with a torn ACL. Why that may work for some. — Andreas H. Gomoll, MD](https://andreasgomollmd.com/blog/2026/2/6/lindsey-vonn-competes-with-a-torn-acl-why-that-may-work-for-some/): Anyone with even the faintest interest in winter sports has likely heard about Lindsey Vonn’s ACL injury. What’s remarkable is that she has said she’ll keep competing.
- [Lindsey Vonn races with an artificial knee. So why bother keeping your own? — Andreas H. Gomoll, MD](https://andreasgomollmd.com/blog/2026/2/6/lindsey-vonn-races-with-an-artificial-knee-so-why-bother-keeping-your-own/): Here’s another (at least vaguely) ski-injury–related topic. By now, most people know that Lindsey Vonn tore her ACL — but that’s not really what I want to focus on.
- [Why "It Depends" may be the best thing to hear from a surgeon. — Andreas H. Gomoll, MD](https://andreasgomollmd.com/blog/2026/3/10/why-it-depends-may-be-the-best-thing-to-hear-from-a-surgeon/): Today I want to talk a little bit about treatment options. Sometimes the best answer you can get from a physician — or from a surgeon, in my case — is "it depends."
- [Do I need surgery for my unstable patella? — Andreas H. Gomoll, MD](https://andreasgomollmd.com/blog/2026/3/3/do-i-need-surgery-for-my-unstable-patella/): One of the most common and most important questions my patients ask when they come in with patellar instability is: Do I need surgery, or can I manage this without it?
- [“Patellar tendon is the gold standard”—or is it? — Andreas H. Gomoll, MD](https://andreasgomollmd.com/blog/2026/4/6/patellar-tendon-is-the-gold-standardor-is-it/): I recently saw a 48-year-old in my office who tore his ACL skiing. He is very active, participating in both winter and racket sports, and wants to return to sport.
- [ACL Reconstruction: It May Be Time to Stop Arguing About the “Best” Graft — Andreas H. Gomoll, MD](https://andreasgomollmd.com/blog/2026/8/18/acl-reconstruction-it-may-be-time-to-stop-arguing-about-the-best-graft/): In a noteworthy new study published in the Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, investigators from high-volume sports medicine centers in South America evaluated ACL reconstruction outcomes in a large cohort of competitive and professional soccer and rugby players—an especially high-risk population in which graft failure can have major consequences for an athlete’s career.

## Other Pages

- [Blog | Andreas H. Gomoll, MD](https://andreasgomollmd.com/blog/): Insights on joint preservation, cartilage repair, ACL and patellar surgery, and post-operative recovery from Dr. Andreas Gomoll — orthopedic surgeon at the Hospital for Special Surgery.
- [cold therapy — Blog — Andreas H. Gomoll, MD](https://andreasgomollmd.com/blog/tag/cold+therapy/)
- [MPFL reconstruction — Blog — Andreas H. Gomoll, MD](https://andreasgomollmd.com/blog/tag/MPFL+reconstruction/)
- [pain management — Blog — Andreas H. Gomoll, MD](https://andreasgomollmd.com/blog/tag/pain+management/)
- [patellar instability — Blog — Andreas H. Gomoll, MD](https://andreasgomollmd.com/blog/tag/patellar+instability/)
- [post-op recovery — Blog — Andreas H. Gomoll, MD](https://andreasgomollmd.com/blog/tag/post-op+recovery/)
- [Documented Case Studies | Andreas H. Gomoll, MD](https://andreasgomollmd.com/cases/): Real cartilage repair cases performed by Dr. Andreas Gomoll — subchondral drilling and umbilical cord blood mesenchymal stem-cell implantation in the medial femoral condyle.
- [Clinical Trials | Andreas H. Gomoll, MD](https://andreasgomollmd.com/clinical-trials/): Actively enrolling and completed clinical trials with Dr. Andreas Gomoll — Hyalex Knee Cartilage System, NUsurface meniscus implant, ReNu stem cells, Atlas Knee, Cartistem, Agili-C, and more.
- [Curriculum Vitae — Andreas H. Gomoll, MD | HSS, New York](https://andreasgomollmd.com/curriculum-vitae/): Full curriculum vitae of Dr. Andreas H. Gomoll, MD — Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College and Attending Surgeon at the Hospital for Special Surgery: education, appointments, board certification, honors, memberships, presentations, and bibliography.
- [Disclosures & Conflict of Interest | Andreas H. Gomoll, MD](https://andreasgomollmd.com/disclosures-conflict-of-interest/): Dr. Andreas Gomoll
- [About Dr. Andreas Gomoll, MD | Orthopedic Surgeon, NYC | HSS](https://andreasgomollmd.com/dr-gomoll-1/): Dr. Andreas Gomoll is Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Weill-Cornell Medical School and Attending Surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery in NYC, specializing in cartilage repair, ACL reconstruction, and joint preservation.
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- [In the News & Media | Andreas H. Gomoll, MD](https://andreasgomollmd.com/in-the-news-1/): Dr. Andreas Gomoll featured on CBS New York, ABC News, ESPN
- [Our Research: Mission and Scope | Andreas H. Gomoll, MD](https://andreasgomollmd.com/intro-1/): Dr. Andreas Gomoll
- [What We Do: Joint Preservation Specialty | Andreas H. Gomoll, MD](https://andreasgomollmd.com/intro/): Dr. Andreas Gomoll specializes in joint preservation — minimally invasive treatment of meniscal, ACL, cartilage, and patellar injuries, with a focus on delaying or avoiding joint replacement.
- [Shoulder Rehab Protocols (PT) | Andreas H. Gomoll, MD](https://andreasgomollmd.com/knee-1/): Phase-by-phase physical therapy protocols for shoulder procedures performed by Dr. Andreas Gomoll — rotator cuff repair, biceps tenodesis, biceps tenotomy, and arthroscopic anterior instability repair.
- [Knee Rehab Protocols (PT) | Andreas H. Gomoll, MD](https://andreasgomollmd.com/knee/): Phase-by-phase physical therapy protocols for knee procedures performed by Dr. Andreas Gomoll — autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI / MACI), osteochondral allograft, meniscal allograft, ACL reconstruction (hamstring autograft, allograft), and MPFL reconstruction.
- [Dr. Gomoll's Profiles & Research Links | Andreas H. Gomoll, MD](https://andreasgomollmd.com/links-1/): Find Dr. Andreas Gomoll on Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, Google Scholar, and PubMed.
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- [Videos — Andreas H. Gomoll, MD](https://andreasgomollmd.com/new-gallery/)
- [Newsletter | Andreas H. Gomoll, MD](https://andreasgomollmd.com/newsletter/): The Strickland Gomoll Orthopaedic Surgery newsletter — current research and patient education on advanced knee care, joint preservation, and sports medicine from Drs. Sabrina Strickland and Andreas Gomoll.
- [Newsletter Vol. 1: Inaugural Issue | Andreas H. Gomoll, MD](https://andreasgomollmd.com/newsletter/vol-1/): Vol. 1 · April 2026 of the Strickland Gomoll Orthopaedic Surgery newsletter — Inaugural Issue. Current research and patient education on advanced knee care, joint preservation, and sports medicine from Drs. Sabrina Strickland and Andreas Gomoll.
- [Newsletter Vol. 2: Meniscal Tears | Andreas H. Gomoll, MD](https://andreasgomollmd.com/newsletter/vol-2/): Vol. 2 · July 2026 of the Strickland Gomoll Orthopaedic Surgery newsletter — Meniscal Tears. Current research and patient education on advanced knee care, joint preservation, and sports medicine from Drs. Sabrina Strickland and Andreas Gomoll.
- [Surgical Treatments | Andreas H. Gomoll, MD | HSS, NYC](https://andreasgomollmd.com/procedures-1/): Surgical treatments performed by Dr. Andreas Gomoll at HSS — meniscal surgery, ACL reconstruction (including BEAR implant), cartilage repair, osteotomy (HTO), arthritis surgery (MAKO partial replacement, MISHA), and rotator cuff repair.
- [Publications: Books and Research | Andreas H. Gomoll, MD](https://andreasgomollmd.com/publications-1/): Dr. Andreas Gomoll has authored 5 books and 170+ peer-reviewed articles on sports medicine, cartilage repair, biologic joint reconstruction, and joint preservation. Full PubMed list available.
- [Shorts: Quick Discussions with Dr. Strickland | Andreas H. Gomoll, MD](https://andreasgomollmd.com/shorts/): Short video discussions between Dr. Andreas Gomoll and Dr. Sabrina Strickland — partial knee replacement (MAKO), MISHA, MPFL reconstruction, TTO, patellar instability, ACL tears, and joint preservation.
- [Surgical Procedures Explained: External Resources | Andreas H. Gomoll, MD](https://andreasgomollmd.com/surgical-procedures-explained/): Further reading on orthopedic conditions and procedures from the Hospital for Special Surgery and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) — curated by Dr. Andreas Gomoll.
- [Videos: Lectures and Surgical Techniques | Andreas H. Gomoll, MD](https://andreasgomollmd.com/videos/): Educational videos by Dr. Andreas Gomoll — lectures on joint preservation and surgical demonstrations of fresh osteochondral allograft (OATS / Mega-OATS) techniques.

## Contact

- [Make an Appointment | Andreas H. Gomoll, MD | HSS, NYC](https://andreasgomollmd.com/appointment/): Book a consultation with Dr. Andreas Gomoll at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. Request an appointment online or by phone. Main office at 523 East 72nd Street.
- [Contact Dr. Andreas Gomoll | HSS, New York](https://andreasgomollmd.com/contact/): Contact Dr. Andreas Gomoll at the Hospital for Special Surgery, 523 East 72nd Street, New York. Send a message online, call 646-917-7441, get directions, and find travel & lodging for out-of-town patients.

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