In March, New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery and HSS Long Island orthopedic and sports medicine surgeon David M. Dines, MD, was awarded a lifetime achievement award from Long Island Business News. 

It was one of many accolades that Dr. Dines has earned throughout his 45-year career, in which he has served as medical director of the HSS Education Institute and has held the position of co-chief of the shoulder fellowship at HSS since 2017.

Dr. Dines is also well known for his work with professional athletes, working with the Association of Tennis Professionals Tour, the Long Island Ducks minor-league baseball team and the New York Mets.

In 2024, he earned a lifetime achievement award from the Middle Atlantic Shoulder and Elbow Society. 

Dr. Dines spoke with Becker’s about his long career, his achievements and the advice he would give to other surgeons coming up in the field. 

Read the full article at beckersspine.com.