What surgery did Trevor Noah receive?...

KNOWN for his dry humor, Trevor Noah is a popular comedian and commentator.

In November of 2021, Noah sued Dr. Riley J. Williams III and the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan for an alleged botched surgery.

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What surgery did Trevor Noah receive?

On November 23, 2020, Trevor Noah reportedly underwent a surgical procedure in New York.

It is unclear exactly what the procedure was for.

According to his personal website, Dr. Riley J. Williams III is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in elbow, knee, and shoulder injuries.

Noah was a patient of Williams from August to December of 2020, according to court documents.

Why did Trevor Noah sue his alleged surgeon?

According to court documents obtained by Page Six, Noah claims that both the Hospital for Special Surgery and surgeon Dr. Riley J. Williams were "careless in failing to treat and care for [him] in a careful and skilful manner."

His lawsuit also claims that the hospital and surgeon failed to prescribe proper medications and conduct proper testing in order to diagnose his condition.

Noah's injuries are described as “permanent, severe and grievous," and have allegedly left him “rendered sick, sore, lame, and disabled," according to court documents.

The lawsuit also claims Noah has "suffered a loss of enjoyment for life."

The Hospital for Special Surgery has since denied Noah's claims, calling them "meritless" according to People.

"HSS received a complaint filed on behalf of Mr. Trevor Noah. We have shared with Mr. Noah's attorney a detailed rebuttal to the claims, which are meritless," a representative from the hospital said in a statement.

"Due to HIPAA we are restricted by law from addressing publicly specific aspects of the treatment of any patient."

The statement continued: "This commitment has made HSS the world's leading academic medical center specialized in musculoskeletal health, consistently ranked #1 in orthopedics globally and nationally."

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Who is Trevor Noah?

Born on February 20, 1984, Trevor Noah was raised in South Africa.

He is the host of the Daily Show, which is a satirical news show on Comedy Central.

Trevor is also a writer of a best-selling book titled Born a Crime and has received various awards for the Daily Show.

His career began in South Africa in the early 2000s, where he appeared on various television shows and began doing stand-up.

The talk show host was named one of the 35 Most Powerful People in New York Media by The Hollywood Reporter in 2017, 2018 and 2019.

Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

Apart from hosting and comedy, Noah also is an actor. He has appeared in a multitude of movies and television shows, including Nashville, American Vandal, and Black Panther.