Summary

Matthew A. Handling, M.D.

Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon

Top Doc – 2014, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021

Dr. Handling specializes in Orthopaedics, Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic Surgery, Shoulder: Arthroscopy, Rotator cuff tear, Instability, Labral tears, Biceps tears, Knee: Arthroscopy, ACL tears, revision ACL reconstruction, Knee dislocation, Meniscus repair, Cartilage repair, Arthritis, Total Knee Replacement, and Fracture care

Certification

  • Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon 
  • Certificate of Added Qualification, Sports Medicine (CAQ Sports Medicine)

Hospital Affiliations

  • Christiana Care Health System

Professional Societies

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 
  • Arthroscopy Association of North America 
  • American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine 
  • Delaware Medical Society 
  • Delaware Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Community Interests

  • Sports Medicine team physicians for multiple Delaware high schools 
  • Sports Medicine consultant for local colleges 
  • Educator, Christiana Care 
  • Volunteer, Delaware Special Olympics 
  • Clinical Preceptor Physician Assistant Programs
  • Jefferson Medical College 
  • Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 
  • Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Services
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Office Locations

Matthew A. Handling has 3 locations

First State Orthopaedics - An OrthoDeleware Company

100 S Main St Ste 300Smyrna, DE 19977
Mon7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tue7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wed7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thu7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Fri7:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

First State Orthopaedics - An OrthoDeleware Company

4051 Ogletown-Stanton Rd.Newark, CE 19713
Mon7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tue7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wed7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thu7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Fri7:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

First State Orthopaedics - An OrthoDeleware Company

285 Beiser BlvdDover, DE 19904
Mon7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tue7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wed7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thu7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Fri7:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 22 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • New England Baptist Hospital
  • 205 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 7 specialties
  • 21 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Matthew A. Handling

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Alliance / OneNet
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth Caritas
  • AmeriHealth Keystone
  • Auto Accidents
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CHP
  • Cigna
  • Commercial Plans
  • Coventry
  • First Health
  • Health Options
  • MAMSI / Optimum Choice / Alliance
  • Medicaid of Delaware
  • Medicare
  • MultiPlan
  • Personal Injury
  • PHCS
  • TRICARE / Health Net
  • United Healthcare (Commercial Plans Only)
  • Workers’ Compensation

Medical Specialties

Matthew A. Handling has the following 7 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Matthew A. Handling has the following 21 areas of expertise

  • Arthroscopic Surgery
  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone Fracture
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Fracture Care
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Hip Surgery
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Pain
  • Knee Surgery
  • Laminectomy
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Orthopaedics
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Scoliosis
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

New England Baptist Hospital

Residency

UMDNJ/Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

Medical School

Thomas Jefferson Medical College

Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Matthew Handling speak?
Matthew Handling speaks English and Spanish.
Where is Matthew Handling's office located?
Matthew Handling's office is located at 100 S Main St Ste 300, Smyrna, DE, 19977.
Is Matthew Handling accepting new patients?
Matthew Handling is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Matthew Handling's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Does Matthew Handling accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Matthew Handling accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Matthew Handling accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Matthew Handling has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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