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Matthew J. Partan, DO, PA, MS

Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Speaks: English 

Care Provided

Locations

Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

UConn Musculoskeletal Institute

UConn Health

263 Farmington Avenue

Farmington, CT 06030

GPS: 120 Dowling Way, Farmington, CT

860-679-6600
clinic

Education & Training

Education
  1. DO, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM), Osteopathic Medicine - 2018
  2. MS, Springfield College, Physician Assistant Program - 2009
  3. BS, Springfield College, Medicine - 2008
Residency
  1. Orthopedic Surgery, Northwell Health, Huntington Hospital, NY - 2023
Fellowship
  1. Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, UConn School of Medicine

Honors & Awards

  1. 2024 - Alpha Omega Alpha Inductee - UConn Health Chapter (2024)
  2. 2023 - Senior Resident of the Year - Northwell Health Huntington Hospital Orthopedic Surgery
  3. 2021 - 1st Place Winner - Research Title: Predicting Autologous Hamstring Graft Diameter in the Pediatric Population Using Preoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Demographic Data (Published: AJSM, 2021) - Northwell Health System-Wide Orthopedic Research Symposium
  4. 2021 - Podium Finalist - The Influence of the Sunshine Act on Industry Payments to United States Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Surgeons (Published: Arthroscopy, 2021) - Northwell Health Academic Competition and Research Symposium
  5. 2020 - Podium Finalist - Short-Term Outcomes of Primary Total Ankle Arthroplasty in Octogenarians: A National Database Analysis (Partan MJ, Frane N, lturriaga CR, Matai P, Bitterman A) - Northwell Health Academic Competition and Research Symposium
  6. 2020 - Recognition Award - Mission-Driven Focus, Ingenuity, and Determination During the COVID-19 Crisis - Northwell Health Frontline Heroes

Ratings & Reviews

4.9

81 Ratings, 73 Reviews

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  • 5

    February 9, 2026

    Good

  • 5

    February 9, 2026

    Little to no wait time. Dr was very personable and quickly established rapport with me. He spoke to me on my level.

  • 5

    February 6, 2026

    The whole team at this facility is great. Appointments are on time and well organized. Thanks to the staff who make it all work.

  • 5

    February 6, 2026

    The doctor was great !