Dr. Matthew J. Garfinkel, MD | Edison, NJ | Sports Medicine

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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.

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accepting new patients
4.4

51 Ratings
27 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
38 written reviews
3 specialties
17 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

Patients consistently praise Dr. Matthew Jan Garfinkel for his professionalism, care, and effective communication, with many highlighting his thorough explanations and reassuring manner. They appreciate his expertise in shoulder and knee surgeries, noting positive surgical outcomes and the supportive nature of his staff. However, some patients mentioned dissatisfaction with wait times during appointments. Overall, the feedback indicates a highly competent and compassionate physician who encourages trust and confidence in his care.

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Excellent doctor , very professional

August 29th, 2024

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Mr garfinkle was professional did a great job made me feel comfortable the only thing was my appointment was at 8:15 and I didn't get in till 9:05

June 27th, 2024

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Dr. Garfinkle, is very nice, patient, and kind. Very unstanding concerning my injury, answered all my questions. He was not aggressive toward my injury while using motion movement operation with my left arm to pin point the severity of the injury, to determine the best option, and or best prodecure. I am very gratified, content, and delighted to have Dr. Garfunkel to access my injury for the best option to use. Thank you Dr. Garfinkle for seeing me. I appreciate you and your colleagues.

June 6th, 2024

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Always, a pleasure to visit with my orthopedic surgeon. Doctor Garfinkel .

May 7th, 2024

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I am very picky when it comes to doctors.After alot of rearch and a few recommendations I chose Dr.Garfinkle at Edison Metuchen orthopedic Group in Edison.My Shoulder surgery at the surgery center on Parsonage rd in Edison in the same bldg where EMOG office is located went very well .Although Dr. Garfinkle said there was alot of damage to multiple tendons ,he was able complete all repairs without issue.Highly recommend him for any of your shoulder or knee issues.

May 7th, 2024

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Dr. Garfinkle is an amazing doctor. He really cares about his patients. My son and I both had surgery and it was an excellent experience. Also his staff is amazing too. Always making sure we are doing good. We appreciate what he has done for us.

April 25th, 2024

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Absolutely recommend as an orthopedic surgeon. In my opinion. He is the best!!!

March 19th, 2024

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Dr. Garfinkel is very much the professional I enjoy seeing, I feel that he is concerned about the patients well being, even when the patient seems like they are babbling, Dr. G will put it in a straight sentence, He appreciate you as a patient and I appreciate that.

May 11th, 2023

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I very much like Dr. Garfinkle. He has a pleasant straight forward manner He gives you all the information you require so you understand & are informed about your Injury.

March 21st, 2023

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Outstanding Professional Performance

December 16th, 2022

Edison-Metuchen Orthopedic Group

10 Parsonage RdEdison, NJ 08837

Tel: (732) 494-6226


Dr. Matthew J Garfinkel, MD	Dr. Peter Salob, MD	Dr. Jason S Lipetz, MD	Dr. Jason Hu, MD
Sports Medicine	Sports Medicine	Sports Medicine	Sports Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.4 (51 Ratings)	4.3 (72 Ratings)	4.7 (20 Ratings)	3.8 (24 Ratings)
	26 Years of Experience	32 Years of Experience	20 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks Spanish, Chinese
Edison , NJ	Englewood Cliffs , NJ	Great Neck , NY	Fresh Meadows , NY
	Med School: University Of Chicago Division Of The Biological Sciences The Pritzker School Of Medicine	Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons	Med School: New York Medical College
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