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Dr. Matthew Handling, MD
Orthopedic Surgery* Age 50
Dr. Matthew Handling, MD
4.8 (233 Ratings)

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Dr. Matthew Handling, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Newark, DE.
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Dr. Matthew Handling, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 50
Newark, DE
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Matthew Handling, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Newark, DE.

About

Dr. Handling graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College in 2002 and completed a residency at UMDNJ/Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. Dr. Matthew Handling, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Newark, DE and has 23 years experience. Dr. Handling currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Christiana Hospital and Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus. Dr. Handling has experience treating conditions like Knee Sprain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Handling received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 233 times. Dr. Handling's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Handling also speaks Spanish. Dr. Handling is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Friendly Staff

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Arthrocentesis
Steroid Injection
Knee Sprain
Arthrocentesis
Steroid Injection
Knee Sprain
Arthrocentesis
Steroid Injection
Knee Sprain
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Internal Derangement of Knee
Joint Pain
Knee Dislocation
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Tendinitis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
ACL Surgery
Meniscus Surgery
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Lateral Epicondylitis
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Rotator Cuff Tear
AC Joint Injury
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Sprain
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Knee Fracture
Knee Osteophyte
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Medial Epicondylitis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Tendonitis
Plantar Fasciitis
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sciatica
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Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Tenosynovitis
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Bunion
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Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Osteophyte
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Varum
Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Hip Impingement
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Morton's Neuroma
Myelopathy
Neck Sprain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Patellar Fracture
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Scleroderma
Scoliosis
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Bursitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Snapping Hip
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Whiplash
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Wrist Fracture
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Ankle Replacement
Arm Surgery
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Biceps Tendon Repair
Bursal Drainage
Carpal Tunnel Release
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
Lateral Retinaculum Patella Release
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Patellar and Quadriceps Tendon Repairs
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Trigger Point Injection
Ulnar Nerve Transposition

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Locations

  1. 1 Joseph J Straight
    4745 Ogletown Stanton Rd Ste 225, Newark, DE 19713
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (302) 731-2888
  2. 2 Office
    4051 Ogletown Rd Ste 103, Newark, DE 19713
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  3. 3 Kirk Family Practice LLC
    100 S Main St Ste 200, Smyrna, DE 19977
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (302) 653-5100
  4. 4 First State Orthopaedics PA
    737 S Queen St Ste 2, Dover, DE 19904
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Handling
4.8
Based on 233 Reviews
5 Stars (216)
4 Stars (8)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (7)

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May 08, 2025
Prompt service! Politeness! Educated me with vital information of my injury and steps moving forward. Handsome gentleman. Staff worked together good atmosphere. Thank you!
— May 08, 2025
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College
    2002
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • UMDNJ/Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • New England Baptist Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
Common Questions and Answers
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Does Dr. Handling communicate via email?
23 users said yes.
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Does Dr. Handling offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
14 users said yes.
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Does Dr. Handling offer an online patient portal?
44 users said yes.
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Does Dr. Handling have free onsite parking?
64 users said yes.
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Does Dr. Handling offer weekend visits?
6 users said yes.
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Matthew Handling, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Handling's profile.

Dr. Matthew Handling, MD is affiliated with Christiana Hospital and Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus.

Yes, Dr. Matthew Handling, MD holds board certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Christiana Hospital

    4755 Ogletown Stanton Rd, Newark, DE

  • Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus

    640 S State St, Dover, DE