We Are SOS
For more than 25 years, SOS has set the benchmark for musculoskeletal care across Central New York.
Seven-day walk-in care.
Nationally ranked surgery center.
Proven outcomes backed by data.
We don't just treat injuries, we help people thrive.
No referral required (most insurance plans accepted).
Why SOS Leads Central New York
CNY's Trusted Orthopedic Team
At Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists (SOS), we set the standard for orthopedic care.
SOS is the largest orthopedic practice in the greater Central New York region, serving 77,000+ patients annually. Patients come to SOS across Central New York and beyond, choosing our team for trusted expertise, proven outcomes, and seamless access to care.
What Makes SOS the Orthopedic Standard
- Largest orthopedic team in Central New York
- Clinical research department tracking outcomes since 2008
- Hip, Knee, Shoulder and Spine outcomes meeting or exceeding national benchmarks
- Physical therapy outcomes showing patients improve in 3.5 visits, fewer than the national average
- 95% of patients rate us 5 out of 5
- 17,850 online reviews averaging 4.83/5
Explore Our Specialty Areas
Find care across our orthopedic specialties.
Learn about Our Outcomes & Clinical Research.
Generations of Expertise. Rooted in CNY.
25+ Years. Hundreds of Years of Combined experience.
Families across Central New York trust SOS across generations.
Our physicians bring advanced fellowship training from leading institutions worldwide, and they collaborate daily across specialties to deliver care built on collective experience.
A Legacy of Leadership
- 95% of our patients would recommend us
- 98% of Orthopedic & Sports Therapy patients would recommend us
- True family legacies in orthopedic care with father-and-son physicians, siblings, multi-generational teams continuing a tradition of excellence within SOS
- Deep community commitment supporting local nonprofits annually
- Founders and proud supporters of Operation Walk New York, providing free joint replacement surgeries around the world
- Many of our physicians and team members grew up, trained and built their careers right here in CNY
Care Without Barriers
Expert Care. Fast Access. Seamless Experience.
When you’re in pain, waiting for orthopedic care isn’t an option.
Only SOS Offers:
- SOS PLUS Walk-In Urgent Ortho Care, Open 7 Days a Week
- Direct access to a specialized orthopedic clinicians
- Nearly all insurances accepted
- No referrals required (when insurance allows)
- Fully integrated orthopedic care: imaging, physical therapy, ortho urgent care, ambulatory surgery center, and hospital partners
From injury to recovery, your care stays connected.
Find a Location Near You
Convenient locations surrounding Syracuse for easy access to care.
Tomorrow’s Technology. Today’s Outcomes.
At SOS, innovation is always focused on one thing: better outcomes and a smoother, stronger recovery for every patient.
Our surgery center, Specialists' One-Day Surgery Center, performs orthopedic procedures from minimally invasive arthroscopy to complex spine and joint reconstruction.
Recognized nationally for excellence in safety and quality:
- 2024 Leapfrog Top Ambulatory Surgery Center (one of only 31 selected nationwide; the only ASC in New York State)
- 2025 Blue Distinction® Center+ for Spine Surgery and Hip & Knee Replacement
- Among the region’s most experienced centers for hip, knee, and shoulder replacement
- Minimally invasive techniques help reduce pain, accelerate mobility, and shorten recovery time so patients can return to living their life, sooner.
Advanced Surgical Care. Personalized for You.
Innovation powered by expertise. Results backed by measurable data.
Learn More About Surgical Care
Request Your Appointment Today
Whether you need walk-in urgent care, specialist consultation, imaging, physical therapy, or surgery, SOS makes it simple.
No referral required (most insurance plans accepted).