Orthopaedic Surgeon

at the Hospital for Special Surgery

Shoulder, Elbow, & Knee Surgery

Top Shoulder Surgeon New York Long Island

Meet Dr. Brusalis

As a Long Island native, Dr. Christopher Brusalis is proud to serve as an orthopaedic surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery, the nation’s #1 leading orthopaedic hospital, as ranked by U.S. News & World Report.

Undergraduate: Yale University

Medical School: University of Pennsylvania

Residency: Hospital for Special Surgery

Fellowship: Rush University

Our Practice

We are committed to three driving principles

  1. Treat every patient like a part of our family.

  2. Work tirelessly to provide patients with the best possible care at all times.

  3. Ensure that patients understand their conditions and treatment.

Shoulder

Learn more about how the healthy shoulder works and how to understand shoulder X-rays and MRI.

Knee

Learn more about normal knee anatomy and ways to treat the most common causes of knee pain.

Elbow

How does the elbow work and how is it most commonly injured?

Patient Testimonials

  • “Dr. Brusalis is outstanding! He fixed my shoulder and walked me through every step of the way.”

    Peter G.

  • “After seeing other doctors about my shoulder, I really appreciate how thoughtful Dr. Brusalis was about getting the right diagnosis. I recommend him to all of my friends and colleagues.”

    Bryan H.

  • “During my visit, Dr. B. took his time and explained everything so clearly. Fantastic!

    Kelly M.

  • “I've always been nervous visiting the doctor, but Dr. Brusalis and his team were so friendly! My knee feels great now too. Absolutely go see him!

    Margaret E.

  • After almost 2 years of pain after a failed surgery elsewhere, I'm so glad that I saw Dr. Brusalis. He explained why my shoulder still bothered me and, after his surgery, I improved much faster than I expected.

    Antonio G.

  • HSS is the best hospital I've ever been to and Dr. Brusalis is amazing! I receive world-class care here and will never go anywhere else.

    Stephen B.