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Specialist
5 Columbus Circle
10th Floor
New York, NY
10019
Top reviews
Thorough Kind Compassionate
Dr. Schell is fantastic. He made me feel comfortable right away and explains his procedures in detail so you understand what’s happening every step of the way.
Dr. William Schell, MD is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon in New York City, specializing in sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, and shoulder, knee, elbow, hip and ankle injuries. Recognized by Castle Connolly as one of the region’s top doctors, Dr. Schell provides expert care for patients seeking relief from shoulder pain, knee pain, and sports-related injuries.
Dr. Schell treats a wide range of orthopedic conditions, including shoulder instability, rotator cuff tears, ACL injuries, meniscus tears, ankle sprains, and elbow or wrist pain. His patient-centered approach focuses on restoring function, relieving pain, and helping individuals return to the active lifestyle they enjoy.
Every appointment with Dr. Schell is a one-on-one consultation — ensuring patients receive individualized attention, clear communication, and a customized treatment plan. He combines state-of-the-art technology with minimally invasive surgical techniques to deliver optimal outcomes in both surgical and non-surgical care.
Whether treating a professional athlete or an active New Yorker, Dr. Schell’s goal is to help every patient achieve lasting musculoskeletal health.
Undergraduate: Stanford University – B.A. in Human Biology
Medical School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Residency: Orthopedic Surgery, St. Luke’s–Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York City
Fellowship: Orthopedic Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York City
Dr. Schell has served as an associate physician for the New York Islanders, New York Jets, the U.S. Tennis Open, and Hofstra University, and as team physician for the New York Titans professional lacrosse team.
Before his medical career, he was a world-class swimmer, competing on the U.S. National Team, setting multiple American records, and becoming an NCAA champion — experiences that shaped his understanding of sports performance and recovery.
Shoulder
ACL Tear
Rotator Cuff Tear
Elbow Pain
Sprained Ankle
Tendon
Knee Pain
Meniscus Tear
Location
William Schell MD
5 Columbus Circle
10th Floor
New York, NY, 10019
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NPI Number
1235234899
Provider's Gender
Male
Reviews
Thorough Kind Compassionate
Dr. Schell is fantastic. He made me feel comfortable right away and explains his procedures in detail so you understand what’s happening every step of the way.
Great service. Showed me all points that were effecting me. And gave me tips to improve it so I will be able to function
I would highly recommend Dr. Schell to anyone. He's very knowledgeable, very personable and always make me feel at ease.
Great!
Dr. Schell explained after his exam x-ray and mri what he found out and explained the treatment. Answered my questions to my understanding..
Dr. Schell is my life saver who miraculously put my shattered elbow together, on a Friday night, until the dawn. His specialties and professional patient care are worthy of praise.
I've been seeing Dr. Schell for years for my very arthritic knees, and he always has good ideas and is very helpful in giving me therapy and ideas on how to take care of them. He has also performed knee operations on my sons. I would recommend him wholeheartedly to anyone.
Dr. Schell was practical and pragmatic. Liked his style and approach to medicine.
The wait time wasn’t long, the admins was pleasant and friendly. Dr. Schell explain everything clearly to my understanding.
I was very pleased, the way that doctor Schell explain the x-rays that was taken, and whatever decisions that I decided he would be there for me.
I want to see Dr Schnell to examinate my knee. He was thorough in his examination and explanations. He gave me options and let me choose how to proceed and I absolutely appreciated that. I absolutely recommend him.
Extremely nice and helpful!
He is great doctor. Clear explanation.
Dr. Shell took the time to listen to the causes and effects of my knee injury, go over the MRI results, and explain the various options to repair my knee. He was very knowledgeable and respectful. I felt that I could trust him with the process of surgery. Last, he gave me advice on how to best prepare myself and my knee for the surgery. I would definitely recommend him to my friends and colleagues.
Very knowledgeable and knew exactly what to recommend.
Gell shots Great doctor
Love his straight to the point approach!
Se. Schell it is just great. I’m so lucky to have such a great doctor.
Great doctor! Thorough in his assessment and all treatment options, but is easy to understand and assess appropriate chooses. Highly recommended!
Dr Schell was top notch as always.
Dr. Schell was professional and kind in his analysis of my knee. I liked the fact that he recommended PT and cortisone shots rather than surgery.
Beyond what I was expecting. Dr Shell is one of the best , very kind a nd caring doctor. He makes sure you understands whatever he explains to you. My surgery went great and he makes follow up call to see how I was doing. Love him,great doctor.
Thorough and took his time to explain.
Efficient, professional
Outstanding experience. I saw Dr. Schell for second opinion and after his explanation as regards to my injury and the treatment plan I feel relieved even though I need surgery. Dr Schell’s bedside manners and knowledge are nothing but stellar. The office is clean and the staff polite and friendly. I would highly recommend Dr. Schell .
Always a pleasant visit to the doctor's office. No wait time and great patient care. Dr. Schell is knowledgeable and give honest advice.
very positive,Very imformative all questions and concerns was address
I found Dr. Schell to be very personable, intelligent, attentive, clear and to the point.
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