Contact & Appointment Information
- Practice Address:
2000 Washington Street
Blue Building, Suite 201
Newton, MA 02462 - Phone: 617-965-HAND (4263)
Department: Orthopedic Surgery
About Dr. Matthew Leibman
In orthopedic surgery, especially hand and upper extremity care, Dr. Matthew Leibman excels. His skills, experience, and commitment have won national awards. He ranks among America’s Top 50 Doctors.
Dr. Leibman trained in advanced fellowships at Harvard-linked hospitals. He held key roles in residency. Teams like the Boston Bruins, Red Sox, and New England Patriots trust him as a consultant. His work blends top surgery methods, teaching, and patient care. This earns respect across New England and farther.
A Solid Start in School and Medicine
Dr. Leibman’s path to orthopedic surgery started strongly. It was built on curiosity, hard work, and top grades. He earned his undergrad degree at Union College. There, he grew fond of science, anatomy, and body mechanics. These shaped his future work.
Next, he got his MD from New York University School of Medicine. It’s one of the best in the U.S. In school, he showed talent in orthopedic surgery. He loved the details of bone and muscle structure. He tackled fixes for damaged hands and arms.
Top Residency at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases
After med school, Dr. Matthew Leibman did his internship and residency at NYU’s Hospital for Joint Diseases. It’s a top spot for orthopedic care. The tough program gave him hands-on time with:
- Hard orthopedic injuries
- Sports hurts
- Repair surgeries
- New surgery skills
In his last year, he became Executive Chief Resident. This honor goes to the top residents with great skills, respect, and leadership skills. He managed training, surgery schedules, and helped new doctors. It showed his leadership traits that last today.
Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship at Harvard
Post-residency, Dr. Matthew Leibman joined Harvard’s top Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship. It’s one of the best and hardest to enter.
The program spanned three great hospitals:
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- Brigham and Women’s Hospital
- Boston Children’s Hospital
He learned expert skills in:
- Hand, wrist, elbow surgery
- Arm injury fixes
- Tiny vessel and nerve repairs
- Kids’ arm issues
- Sports hand and wrist harms
This training made him a leader in U.S. hand and arm surgery.
Board Certified and Key Groups
Dr. Matthew Leibman holds Board Certification in Orthopedic Surgery. It proves deep training, skill mastery, and high ethics.
He belongs to the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH). The group pushes for better care for hand and arm patients via teaching, studies, and new ideas.
Go-To Doctor for Pro Sports Teams
Dr. Matthew Leibman consults on hands and wrists for big U.S. teams:
- Boston Bruins (NHL)
- Boston Red Sox (MLB)
- New England Patriots (NFL)
These jobs show full trust in his know-how. Athletes need exact checks, strong surgery, and quick, safe healing. He shines there.
Treating top players helps him aid all active folks. That includes young competitors and casual players.
His Main Skills and Focus Areas
Dr. Matthew Leibman treats hand, wrist, and elbow problems. He handles tough, urgent cases best.
Sports Hand, Wrist, Elbow Hurts
He fixes common athlete issues: ligament tears, breaks, tendon snaps, nerve damage, and repetitive-use pains. It covers all the big sports.
Arm Injury Fixes
He treats bad traumas like breaks, crushes, and deep tissue harm. These need detailed repairs.
After-Injury Repairs
Dr. Matthew Leibman rebuilds function post-trauma. He uses fine repair and tiny surgery tools.
Tiny Surgery Skills
His microsurgery lets him fix small nerves, vessels, and tendons just right. It boosts results in hard cases.
Kids’ Arm Problems
Dr. Matthew Leibman cares for children born or later with hand and arm issues. His approach fits their age.
Teaching and School Role
Besides patient care, Dr. Leibman teaches as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Tufts University School of Medicine. He trains students and residents.
This keeps him current on research, new surgeries, and top methods. It helps his learners and patients.
Studies, Papers, and Work in the Field
Dr. Leibman wrote many checked articles and book parts on orthopedic and hand surgery. He shared studies at meetings and gave talks on hand, wrist, and elbow topics.
His work aids progress in bone care and surgical techniques.
Care That Puts Patients First
With his top training and sports roles, Dr. Leibman is easy to talk to. He focuses on patients. Good results start with real listening, goal talks, and custom plans.
Patients call him:
- Detailed and caring
- Straight and clear talker
- Kind and polite
- Skilled and precise
One of America’s Top 50 Doctors
His spot on the Top 50 list shows tech skill plus honesty, leadership, and great patient results.
Department of Orthopedic Surgery – Hand, Wrist, and Elbow
Dr. Leibman works in the Orthopedic Surgery Department. He specializes in hand, wrist, and elbow care. The group aims to fix function, ease pain, and boost life quality. They use surgery and other treatments for arm issues.
FAQs
Q1. What is Dr. Leibman’s specialty?
Hand, wrist, and elbow orthopedic surgery.
Q2. Does Dr. Leibman create personalized treatment plans?
Yes. Every patient gets a custom care plan.
Q3. Where does Dr. Leibman practice?
Newton, Massachusetts.