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Arthritis | Arthroscopy | Knee & Joint Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery | Repetitive Motion Injury | Sports Injuries | Sports MedicineLanguages:
English|SpanishI am an orthopedic surgeon with advanced specialty training in sports medicine and sports-related injuries. I have cared for athletes at all levels and have served as an assistant team physician for numerous professional and collegiate sports teams. These include the New England Patriots, the New England Revolution, Harvard University Athletics and Johns Hopkins University Athletics. I specialize in various conditions such as rotator cuff tears, shoulder instability or labral tears, cartilage injuries of the knee, ACL tears, meniscus tears, UCL injuries of the elbow (Tommy John surgery) and shoulder and knee arthritis.
I completed my fellowship in sports medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School, where I was selected for the Frisbie Family Endowed Fellow Award. I completed my orthopedic surgery training at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and received the Frank L. Coulson Award for Clinical Excellence and the Paul S. Lietman Global Health Scholarship for my outreach work in Kumasi, Ghana. I graduated from medical school at the University of Miami. I was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society and was awarded the Benton-Stockman Medical Scholarship and the Dean’s Fund scholarship.
Before joining St. Luke’s, I was an orthopedic surgeon and assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital, where I served as the Director of Research for the Sports Medicine Division and the Surgical Director for the Johns Hopkins Ambulatory Surgery Center within the orthopedic department. I have over 150 scientific publications and more than 150 presentations at national and international meetings on topics related to sports medicine and shoulder conditions.
school Education
Medical School
- University of Miami School of Medicine, 2015
Residency
- The Johns Hopkins Hospital, 2015 - 2020
Fellowship
- Massachusetts General Hospital, 2020 - 2021
Board Certifications
- Orthopedic Surgery
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July 12, 2026
“I had an excellent experience with Dr. Best and his physician assistant, they both listened to my complaints, showed genuine concerns, provided recommendations and took time to respond explain everything. I felt well respected and cared for during my visit.”
July 5, 2026
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June 29, 2026
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June 29, 2026
“Excellent knowledge and personality”
June 27, 2026
“This was my first visit with Dr. best and I was impressed with him. He answered all of my questions was very concerned about my issues and gave me options of what I can do in the future.”
June 17, 2026
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June 17, 2026
“All visits were positive experiences.”
June 14, 2026
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June 14, 2026
“Competent & pleasant!”
June 12, 2026
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June 12, 2026
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June 7, 2026
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June 4, 2026
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June 4, 2026
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May 31, 2026
“They listen well and are very respectful”
May 29, 2026
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May 25, 2026
“A very passionate doctor.”
May 8, 2026
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May 8, 2026
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May 3, 2026
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May 3, 2026
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April 27, 2026
“Always exceptional”
April 27, 2026
“Everyone is so nice and helpful, easy to get appointments.”
April 27, 2026
“Excellent, professional, caring”
April 27, 2026
“Good bedside manner”
April 17, 2026
“Matt seemed a little busy that day but definitely listened to me.”
April 17, 2026
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April 9, 2026
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April 5, 2026
“Wish there was also a way to ask more questions which I hadn't thought of but on reflection came to mind without having to go back to make a new appointment.”
March 30, 2026
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March 29, 2026
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March 20, 2026
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March 15, 2026
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March 15, 2026
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March 13, 2026
“Very Good”
March 13, 2026
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March 12, 2026
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March 12, 2026
“Dr. Best is a wonderful doc. Listens, explains things well. Took the time to show me my X-rays and explain everything. I'd highly recommend him.”
March 11, 2026
“Dr Best was very thorough in his assessment and explained thoughts regarding treatment”
March 9, 2026
“Good visit”
March 5, 2026
“Good visit”
March 5, 2026
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February 28, 2026
“Very pleased. Br. Best took time and explained various options. Gave me a good picture of my situation and the level of risk I was facing.”
February 28, 2026
“Kind, caring and honest”
February 23, 2026
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February 14, 2026
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February 14, 2026
“Dr. Nikola is the best he is friendly, professional and explains everything clearly so that there is no question about what is going to happen with the surgery and how it is going to repair the issue.”
February 2, 2026
“He is a tremendous doctor. I have recommended him and will continue to”
February 2, 2026
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January 21, 2026
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January 21, 2026
“The provider is a very understanding person no matter how tired he is sometimes you can tell he's very polite and kind”
January 13, 2026
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January 13, 2026
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January 8, 2026
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January 6, 2026
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January 6, 2026
“I am happy with the services I get from Matthew Best”
December 31, 2025
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December 31, 2025
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December 31, 2025
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December 26, 2025
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December 21, 2025
“Provider showed care and concern.”
December 7, 2025
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December 7, 2025
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December 7, 2025
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December 7, 2025
“Had a very positive experience”
November 29, 2025
“Dr Best is The Best!”
October 27, 2025
“The Assistants and Dr.was very pleasant and friendly.”
October 9, 2025
“Very informative about the whole visit.”
October 9, 2025
“Best visit”
October 6, 2025
“Very attentive efficient and engaging..”
October 6, 2025
“Excellent medical knowledge coupled with great personality.”
September 30, 2025
“All staff including Dr Best were excellent”
September 27, 2025
“The team moved rapidly through assessing my range of movement and pain level, and walked me through the X-ray results showing the skeletal structure isn't the issue. Dr. Best walked me through the likely cause of the pain, best course of action, options for pain management, and next steps to regain full and active use of the shoulder. In addition, Dr. Best provided an initial assessment on the length of time needed to realize recovery.”
September 20, 2025
“The entire process was efficient from start to finish thank you”
September 15, 2025
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September 8, 2025
“Good”
September 7, 2025
“Doctor Best was open to ideas. The PT assistant worked well with the doc.”
August 31, 2025
“Good visit indeed. Professional empathetic care started right from Darlene the receptionist,”
August 31, 2025
“Everyone in the office was very friendly and answered the questions I asked. Also I was treated very well .”
August 20, 2025
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August 16, 2025
“Good”
August 15, 2025
“Good”
August 15, 2025
“I liked everyone in this new office”
August 11, 2025
5.0 RATING
“Everyone was very caring”
July 27, 2026