Joseph Zuckerman

Professor & Chair, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU’s Hospital for Joint Diseases

Dr. Zuckerman is chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases and the Walter A.L. Thompson professor of orthopaedic surgery at the NYU School of Medicine. He was also elected the 2009 President of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

A graduate of Cornell University in New York and the Medical College of Wisconsin, Dr. Zuckerman completed his internship and residency at the University of Washington and a fellowship at Harvard’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital, in addition to duties as a visiting clinician in shoulder surgery at the Mayo Clinic.

Dr. Zuckerman is recognized internationally as an expert in shoulder surgery and hip and knee replacement. Dr. Zuckerman has served as President of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons and has published over 250 scientific articles. The Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) presented Dr. Zuckerman with its Clinical Research Award in 2002 and he has also received the “Teacher of the Year” Award on five separate occasions from the residents at the NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases.

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Five Tips for Healthier Joints

Stretching and switching up your fitness regime can be just as important as regular exercise.

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Doctors’ Bad Rap

The top surgeon defends his fellow physicians and talks about the special bond between doctor and patient.

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What Keeps NYU’s Dr. Zuckerman Up at Night

After decades of operating, he still spends his night hours thinking about tomorrow’s surgery.

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Dinner with Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth

The top joint replacement surgeon would like to break bread with two of baseball’s greats.

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A Top Doctor’s Heroes

Considering himself a lucky man, Dr. Zuckerman says people who struggle against the odds inspire him.

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My Worst Career Advice

His father warned him not to be accountant because of the long hours, so this top surgeon takes it easy performing complex surgeries, teaching and heading up a trade association.

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Why You Should Still Become a Doctor

With paychecks shrinking and growing student debtloads, many say medicine isn’t a good field to get into. Zuckerman explains why it’s still worth it.

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What Surgeons Want From Healthcare

Doctors have a lot to lose and gain in the healthcare reform debate. As president of a trade organization representing 20,000 surgeons, Dr. Zuckerman outlines their agenda.

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Why Overweight Women Have Strong Bones

Lifting weights will help stave off bone loss but some extra meat on your hips will, too.

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Play Only One Sport? Prepare to be Injured

Year-round athletics and repetitive workout regimes spike the risk of injury.

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Got Pain? Get Plastic.

Innovations in materials used for joint replacement allow formerly crippled patients to live-pain fee.

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How Hollywood Made Me a Doctor

As a child, NYU’s Zuckerman was entranced by Ben Casey, a flashy small screen surgeon. Decades later, he realized his hero was exactly the kind of doctor he didn’t want […]

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Big Think Interview with Joseph Zuckerman

A conversation with Professor and Chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at NYU’s Hospital for Joint Diseases and 2009 President of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

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