About Dr. O'Leary
Consistently named a top doctor in New York magazine’s “Best Doctors” issue, Dr. Patrick O’Leary is often called on by individuals needing high-level, sophisticated spine care. His patients include professional athletes. Sports stars from the Mets and the Knicks teams are among those who have made an appointment with Dr. O’Leary for his expert opinion and for back surgery, if necessary.
A former chief of HSS Spine at Hospital for Special Surgery, Dr. O’Leary currently serves as an associate attending spine surgeon at HSS. He is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Dr. O’Leary specializes in the surgical management of disorders of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine, and this has been his specialty for many years in New York City. His area of expertise encompasses complex spine surgery, including revision surgery. He also has a special interest in the areas of surgical technology and advances in surgical technique, collaborating with colleagues in Europe and the United States.
Dr. O’Leary is a member of numerous prestigious professional organizations. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, a fellow of the International College of Surgeons and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. O'Leary is also a member of the Cervical Spine Research Society, the Scoliosis Research Society and the North American Spinal Society.
In addition to New York magazine’s “Best Doctors” issue, Dr. O’Leary is named in the Castle Connolly Medical Guide, How To Find The Best Doctors in New York. He is also included in a select group of physicians named as one of America’s Top Doctors, in another book published by Castle Connolly.
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Credentials
Appointments
Associate Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon, Hospital for Special Surgery
Associate Professor of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College
Associate Attending Orthopedic Surgeon, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
Affiliations
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
American College of Surgeons
International College of Surgeons
Cervical Spine Research Society
New York State Society of Orthopedic Surgeons
Certification
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Awards
Castle Connolly Top Doctors in New York Metro Area, 2021, 2022
New York Magazine Top Doctors, 2021, 2022
HSS Lifetime Achievement Award, 2012
New York Magazine Top Doctors, 2009-2011
Education
MD, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
Internship
L.D.S. Hospital University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
Residency
Roosevelt Hospital, General Surgical Residency, New York
Hospital for Special Surgery, Orthopedic Residency, New York
Fellowship
Toronto East General Orthopedic Hospital, Spine Surgery, Toronto, Canada
State Licensure
Languages
English
For My Patients
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Spine Care Institute at Hospital for Special Surgery
Publications by Dr. O'Leary
Selected Journal Articles
For all publications, please see the PubMed listing.
Research
Industry Relationships
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.
As of May 31, 2023, Dr. O'Leary reported no relationships with the healthcare industry.
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