Orthopedic Surgery | Sports Medicine
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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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“Matt seemed a little busy that day but definitely listened to me.”
April 17, 2026
“I have already recommended Dr Best to a friend!”
April 9, 2026
“The office staff is wonderful. They are caring, professional and empathetic. Dr Best is a very good doctor. I appreciate his time and that he provides options for treatment. I never feel rushed during my appointments.”
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
“Dr Best has exceptional interpersonal and medical skills.”
March 29, 2026
“Have already Dr Best and this office to others.”
March 20, 2026
“Always a good experience.”
March 15, 2026
“Caring and attentive. Always greets you. Genuine.”
March 15, 2026
“Very Good”
March 13, 2026
“Always the best”
March 13, 2026
“Thank you”
March 12, 2026
“I felt comfort and relief with the hole experience. I held high standards being recommended by Dr K.. Excellent team of specialists”
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
“Best Doctor”
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
“Good visit with MATTHEW BEST, M.D.”
February 14, 2026
“He is a tremendous doctor. I have recommended him and will continue to”
February 2, 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
“Everyone was top notch”
January 21, 2026
“Very good experience. Dr BEST was the best”
January 21, 2026
“Good experience everyone is very polite and kind”
January 13, 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
“I already have recommended him to a friend”
January 8, 2026
“Good visit with MATTHEW BEST, M.D”
January 6, 2026
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January 6, 2026
“No problems with Matthew Best”
December 31, 2025
“I am happy with the services I get from Matthew Best”
December 31, 2025
“Excellent overall experience! with Matthew Best, M.D. The staff was super friendly!”
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
“All were very nice and caring at the office of Matthew BestM.D.”
December 7, 2025
“Gave plan right away.”
December 7, 2025
“Gave me next appointment right away. At the office of Matthew Best”
December 7, 2025
“Had a very positive experience”
November 29, 2025
“Dr Best is The Best!”
October 27, 2025
“Very informative about the whole visit.”
October 9, 2025
“The Assistants and Dr.was very pleasant and friendly.”
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
“Dr. Best was very knowledgeable and also caring”
September 8, 2025
“Good”
September 7, 2025
“Good visit indeed. Professional empathetic care started right from Darlene the receptionist,”
August 31, 2025
“Doctor Best was open to ideas. The PT assistant worked well with the doc.”
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
“The doctor was knowledgeable and professional. Seems like a very nice guy”
August 16, 2025
“Good”
August 15, 2025
“Good”
August 15, 2025
“I liked everyone in this new office”
August 11, 2025
“Overall things went great.Dr explained what he found and what the next step was.”
August 1, 2025
“I saw 5 different caregivers during my visit and I was impressed with what must have been excellent communication among them so I did not have to explain my issues multiple times - this is unusual and greatly appreciated.”
July 23, 2025
“Excellent staff and doctor”
July 12, 2025
“Good”
July 6, 2025
“Good”
July 6, 2025
“Excellent.”
June 26, 2025
“I was very impressed with the new facility and entire staff and treatment with immediate answers and treatment plan.Thank you!!”
June 22, 2025
“I would highly recommend Dr. Best. He is the best!”
June 16, 2025
“Great visit!”
June 15, 2025
“Would absolutely recommend!! Fantastic doctor!!!”
June 14, 2025
“I was a new patient for knee pain. I had no wait time, xrays taken immediately. Dr and staff were great”
June 12, 2025
“I feel comfortable with Dr. Best & he will continue treatment with me even though I might need surgery.”
June 7, 2025
“I found Dr. Best to be personable and knowledgeable.”
May 13, 2025
“Very good appointment- both Dr. Best and his PA (forgot her name) listened and took their time with the exam. I felt heard.”
May 4, 2025
“Dr best really is a real good person and I'm happy he is on my team not arigant at all I highly recommend dr best I already have in fact the same night of my first appointment for my rotator cuff tears originally done at (Name) last year”
April 30, 2025
“This visit was a follow-up after surgery. All of my questions were answered and expectation for my recovery well explained.”
April 28, 2025
5.0 RATING
“Good bedside manner”
April 17, 2026