Eytan M. Debbi, MD, PhD

Hip and Knee Replacement

About Dr. Debbi

Dr. Eytan Debbi is a hip and knee replacement surgeon at HSS and one of a handful of orthopedic surgeons with a doctorate in biorobotics, biomechanics and mechanical engineering. He is an expert in minimally invasive hip and knee replacement surgery, including anterior hip replacement, total knee replacement, hip resurfacing and partial knee replacement.

As a surgeon expert in biorobotics and engineering, Dr. Debbi has particular expertise in providing the latest computer-assisted and robotic surgery for his patients and has a passion for investigating and developing new technological innovations for joint replacement. He has published extensively and has been invited to present his work nationally and internationally. His ultimate goal is to provide the best technological and individualized treatments for each of his patients.

Dr. Debbi was born and raised in New York and graduated from Yale University, Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa with Honors in Biology and Biotechnology. He graduated from medical school at the top of his class and earned numerous awards during his medical and doctoral degrees. He completed his orthopedic residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles and fellowship in Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement at HSS, where he earned multiple clinical and research awards. Prior to returning to HSS, Dr. Debbi led a successful hip and knee replacement practice at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California.

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Departments

Orthopedic Surgery
Hip and Knee Replacement

Specialized Centers

Complex Joint Reconstruction Center

Special Expertise

Treatment of hip and knee arthritis in young, active patients
Hip and knee replacement
Anterior and minimally invasive hip replacement
Total and partial knee replacement
Robotic and computer navigation surgery
Hip resurfacing
Revision hip and knee replacement

Procedures

Hip:
Anterior approach total hip replacement
Minimally invasive total hip replacement
Robotic and computer navigation surgery
Hip resurfacing
Revision hip replacement

Knee:
Minimally invasive total knee replacement
Minimally invasive partial knee replacement
Robotic and computer navigation surgery
Revision knee replacement

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Insurance

If your insurance is not listed, please call our office if you have questions regarding your insurance coverage. If you have out-of-network benefits, then your insurance may reimburse you for a portion of your office visit. We will work with you and your insurance to minimize your out-of-pocket costs. Financial assistance may be available for patients in need.

Credentials

Appointments

Assistant Attending Orthopedic Surgeon, Hospital for Special Surgery
Instructor of Orthopedic Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College

Affiliations

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)

Certification

American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons, Board Eligible

Awards

JBJS Essential Surgical Techniques Editor's Choice Subspecialty Procedures Award, 2022
Philip D. Wilson Award for Excellence in Orthopaedic Surgery Research, 2021
Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Research Excellence Award, 2021
Chief Resident Teaching Award, 2020
Western Orthopaedic Foundation Award for Research, 2018
Medical School Academic Excellence and Research Awards, 2009-2015
Summa Cum Laude with Highest Honors in Biology, Yale University, 2008
Phi Beta Kappa, Yale University, 2008
Intel Science Talent Search Semi-Finalist Award, 2004

Education

BA, Yale University, 2004
PhD, Technion Institute of Technology, 2015
MD, Sackler School of Medicine, 2015

Internship

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2016

Residency

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2020

Fellowship

Hospital for Special Surgery, Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement, 2021

State Licensure

Languages

English

For My Patients

Directions to The Pavilion

My office is located at The Pavilion, 541 East 71st Street. The main entrance to The Pavilion is on the north side of 71st Street underneath the sky bridge that connects the main hospital to the Belaire Building.

Hip Animations

Knee Animations

Clinical Guidelines for Your Rehabilitation Specialist

Publications by Dr. Debbi

Patient Education

5 Signs It Might Be Time for a Knee Replacement

Selected Journal Articles

For all publications, please see the PubMed listing.

Research

Dr. Debbi is very passionate about research and innovation in orthopedic surgery and specifically hip and knee replacement. In addition to being a hip and knee replacement surgeon, Dr. Debbi also has a PhD. in Biorobotics, Biomechanics and Mechanical Engineering. By leveraging his knowledge in engineering, Dr. Debbi hopes to help advance the treatment of patients undergoing hip and knee replacement. He has a strong interest in innovation and research in device and implant design as well as in computer navigation and robotic technology inside and outside the operating room. Dr. Debbi has numerous innovations and publications in hip and knee replacement and has received multiple awards for his work. He is very excited about the current and future technology applications that can be used to create enhanced and individualized treatments for every patient.

Industry Relationships

HSS has a long history of supporting appropriate relationships with industry because they advance HSS's mission to provide the highest quality patient care, improve patient mobility, and enhance the quality of life for all, and to advance the science of orthopedic surgery, rheumatology, and their related disciplines through research and education.

Below are the healthcare industry relationships reported by Dr. Debbi as of March 23, 2023.

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center - Consultant; Receive Royalties
Depuy Synthes - Consultant; Honoraria
Eldano - Consultant; Ownership Interest; Receive Royalties
Ortho Development Corp. - Consultant; Receive Royalties
Surgeonest - Ownership Interest
Think Surgical, Inc. - Advisory Board; Consultant; Ownership Interest

HSS and its physicians make this information available to patients and the public, thus creating a transparent environment for those who are interested in this information. Further, the HSS Conflicts of Interest and Commitment Policy prohibits physicians from collecting royalties on products they develop that are used on patients at HSS.

Patients should feel free to ask their HSS physicians questions about these relationships.

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