Doctors > MATTHEW J. GARBERINA, MD

• specialty:
• Orthopedics
• bs:
• University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
• md:
• Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
• residency:
• Orthopedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, 1997-2002
• fellowship:
• Shoulder and Elbow Reconstruction, University of Pennsylvania, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA

Areas of Specialization:

• Shoulder and elbow reconstruction
  •     Arthroscopic rotator cuff and labral repair
  •     Shoulder & elbow replacements (arthritis & post-traumatic)
  •     Shoulder impingement
  •     Adhesive Capsulitis (frozen shoulder)
  •     Fractures and dislocations of the upper extremity
  •     Elbow arthroscopy
  •     Elbow ligament reconstruction and repairs
  •     Biceps tendon repairs
• Hand and wrist surgery
  •     Carpal tunnel syndrome
  •     Ganglion cysts
  •     Trigger finger
  •     Wrist and metacarpal fractures
• Adult trauma
• Sports Medicine

About me:

I am the youngest of four adopted children with wonderful parents. I met my wife as a first year medical student when she was in law school.

Why I became a doctor:

I enjoy the opportunity to work in a field where there are often tangible achievements, such as improving patients' health and comfort. I wanted the opportunity to work with highly skilled and motivated colleagues in an environment that requires continual education.

My philosophy of care:

The most important basis of the physician-patient relationship is trust. Patients need to understand that they will always have my best effort. They also need to know that I will deliver the good news and the bad news with compassion and honesty. I also owe it to my patients to stay up to date with techniques that offer them the best chance at recovery.