Dr. Matthew Garfinkel, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
590.9 mi · 10 Parsonage Rd, Ste 500, Edison, NJ 08837
At a glance
Accepts 18 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Emblem Health, Medicare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from Cornell University Medical College, Doctor of Medicine
Works at Edison-Metuchen Orthopaedic Group
Speaks English
Office location
Edison-Metuchen Orthopaedic Group
590.9 mi · 10 Parsonage Rd, Ste 500, Edison, NJ, 08837
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In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Emblem Health
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Emblem Health
Popular visit reasons
Arthritis
Arthroscopy
Foot Consultation
Foot Injuries
Orthopedic Consultation
Pain Management Consultation
Physical Therapy Consultation
Total Shoulder Replacement
Arthritis
Arthroscopy
Foot Consultation
Foot Injuries
More about Dr. Matthew Garfinkel, MD
Dr. Matthew Garfinkel graduated with honors (cum laude) from New York University and went on to earn his Medical Degree from the Cornell University Medical College in 1986. His General Surgery internship and Orthopaedic surgery residency were completed at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, NY. He then completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine and Surgery of the Knee and Shoulder at the Lankenau Medical Center in Philadelphia.
During and since his fellowship, Dr. Garfinkel spent many years as Team Physician for a multitude of high school and college sports teams. In 1992, he joined the Edison-Metuchen Orthopaedic Group as an Orthopaedic Surgeon, treating people with traumatic knee and shoulder injuries including patients injured in sports activities, at work, in motor vehicle accidents, and those involved in slip and fall injuries. Dr. Garfinkel specializes in surgery of the knee and shoulder, including treatment of meniscal tears and ACL tears of the knee, rotator cuff tears and impingement of the shoulder, and labral tears and instability of the shoulder.
As a board-certified Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr. Garfinkel is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), the American Medical Association (AMA), and the New Jersey Orthopaedic Society (NJOS). He has published medical journal articles on ACL Reconstruction of the knee and has lectured on various orthopaedic treatments. For twenty-two straight years (1999-2021), Dr. Garfinkel has been listed on the Castle Connolly Guide as one of the “Best Doctors in the New York Metropolitan Area”. In June 2002, New York Magazine added him to their list of “The Best Doctors in New York” and from 2010-2021, he has been listed as a “Top Doctor” in Inside Jersey Magazine.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - Cornell University Medical College, Doctor of Medicine
Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Internship in General Surgery
Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
Lankenau Medical Center, Fellowship in Sports Medicine
Practice
Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Professional memberships
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Medical Association
Awards and publications
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Best Doctors in the New York Metropolitan Area
Top Doctor in Inside Jersey Magazine.
Background
Languages spoken
English
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1497802649
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What practice does Dr. Matthew Garfinkel work with?
Dr. Matthew Garfinkel works with Edison-Metuchen Orthopaedic Group.
Where is Dr. Matthew Garfinkel's office located?
Dr. Matthew Garfinkel's office is located at 10 Parsonage Rd, Edison, NJ 08837.
Which board certifications does Dr. Matthew Garfinkel have?
Dr. Matthew Garfinkel is certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Matthew Garfinkel?
Dr. Matthew Garfinkel frequently sees patients for Arthritis, Foot Consultation, Orthopedic Consultation, Pain Management Consultation, and Physical Therapy Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Matthew Garfinkel on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Matthew Garfinkel speak?
Dr. Matthew Garfinkel speaks English.