Matthew A. Handling, M.D.

Practice: First State Orthopaedics

Specialty: Orthopedics, Knee Surgery, Sports Medicine: Orthopaedic Surgery, Arthroscopy, Hip & Knee Replacements, Articular Cartilage Repair, Trauma

Office locations: Newark, Dover, Smyrna

Most recent review: 3 days ago New
4.9 out of 5
2.9K Ratings
966 Comments

Dr. Matthew Handling is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with a fellowship in sports medicine. He specializes in knee and shoulder replacement, sports medicine, arthroscopy, and fracture care. He received his medical degree from the Thomas Jefferson Medical College.

4.9 out of 5
2.9K Ratings
966 Comments

Dr. Matthew Handling is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with a fellowship in sports medicine. He specializes in knee and shoulder replacement, sports medicine, arthroscopy, and fracture care. He received his medical degree from the Thomas Jefferson Medical College.

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Explaining issues and planning of repairs. Rehab schedule

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(3 days ago) Oct-2026

A little brisk, felt a little rushed.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
(3 days ago) Oct-2026

Very professional

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(4 days ago) Oct-2026

Knows what he’s doing and does it well…

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(4 days ago) Oct-2026

My husband and I love our Doctor. Dr. Handling is very professional and kind. He's very knowledgeable as well. We look forward to our visits.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(2 weeks ago) Oct-2026

One thing I got to say his office is very punctual if your appointment is 9:30 He will be inside the room 9:32 I like that about his office. He is very down to earth easy-going and explain everything. What you need to know 👍

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(3 weeks ago) Oct-2026

Explains everything. Asked if i had questions.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 month ago) Sep-2026

Professional and efficient.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 month ago) Sep-2026

He is a very nice doctor. He listen to you about what is wrong and then helps with the things that are wrong with you. Very efficient😎

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 month ago) Sep-2026

Very informative and helpful of helping to understand my injury.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 month ago) Sep-2026