Dr. Alan M. Reznik, MD, MBA, FAAOS, Sports Medicine Specialist | Sports Medicine
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Dr. Alan M. Reznik, MD, MBA, FAAOS

Sports Medicine Specialist | Sports Medicine

3/5(37)
9 Washington Avenue First Floor Hamden CT, 06518
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About

Dr. Alan Reznik is Board-Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery, Arthroscopic Surgery, and Sports Medicine. Dr. Reznik received his B.S.degree from Columbia University's School of Engineering. He attended the Yale University School of Medicine where he graduated with his medical degree. He was a visiting Fellow in England at Oxford University at the renowned Nuffield Orthopedic Centre.


He went on to complete a Sports Medicine Fellowship at University of California, San Diego. Dr. Reznik has served as Court Physician at the US Open Tennis Tournament, served on the 1995 Special Olympics Games Organizing Committee and was privileged to be the Team Physician for the New Haven Knights Professional Hockey Team. He truly enjoys working with competitive, recreational, and weekend athletes of ages. He enjoys golfing, kayaking, biking and paddle boarding. Connecticut Magazine has rated him as a “Top Doc” in the state for the last 25 years as a result of cumulative ratings by his orthopedic surgeon peers, physicians, nurses and patients.Consumer’s Research Council of America has also named him one of “America’s Top Physicians.” Dr.Reznik was a founding member of the Yale New Haven Hospital’s Orthopaedic Trauma Team. He writes educational articles for patients and physician education and has been interviewed for both print and media.

He is the author of two books, “The Knee and Shoulder Handbook for All of Us”, a patient guide to shoulder and knee problems, diagnosis and treatment and “I Have Fallen and I Can Get Up”, a book that explains the reason we fall and how to prevent those falls. His books are written to help all patients live better, healthier, active lives with less injuries and if they do get hurt by a fall, sports participation or other injury then they will know what to do next. Utilizing his expertise and over three decades of experience in Arthroscopic Techniques for Shoulder and Knee Repair, he has innovated many procedures, invented surgical instruments and to date holds (8) U.S. patents.

Education and Training

Yale Univ Sch of Med, New Haven Ct 1983

Yale School of Medicine 1983

Board Certification

Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Areas of expertise and specialization

Orthopaedic SurgerySports MedicineArthroscopic Surgery

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Court Physician US Tennis Open -
  • Team Doctor New Haven Knights Professional Hockey Team -
  • Associate Professor of Surgery Netter School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University -
  • Assistant Clinical Professor Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation at Yale University -
  • Orthopaedic Surgeon Connecticut Orthopaedics -

Awards

  • America’s Top Physicians Year Consumers Research Council of America 
  • Top Doc Year Connecticut Magazine 

Treatments

  • Arthroscopic Surgery, Fractures (broken Bones), Knee Problems And More
  • Torn Meniscus
  • Arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Frozen Shoulder
  • Rotator Cuff Syndrome
  • Pain
  • Rotator Cuff Tear

Professional Memberships

  • The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons  
  • Member New Haven Community Medical Group (NHCMG) 

Dr. Alan M. Reznik, MD, MBA, FAAOS's Practice location

The Orthopaedic Group, division of Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists

9 Washington Avenue First Floor -
Hamden, CT 06518
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New patients: 203-865-6784, 203-865-6784
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The Orthopaedic Group, division of Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists

30 Commerce Park -
Milford, CT 06460
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The Orthopaedic Group, division of Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists

469 West Main Street -
Branford, 06 469 West Main Street
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701 north colony road -
Wallingford, CT 06492
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Dr. Alan M. Reznik, MD, MBA, FAAOS has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 37 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Sports Medicine Specialist | Sports Medicine in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

Media Releases

Connecticut’s Premier Orthopaedic Surgeon Recognized for Excellence in Patient Care and Innovation

Dr. Alan Reznik is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine. With an illustrious career spanning over three decades, Dr. Reznik is celebrated as one of “America’s Top Physicians” by the Consumers Research Council of America and has been voted “Top Doc” in Connecticut Magazine for more than 25 years by his peers, nurses, and patients.

His extensive experience includes serving as the court physician for the US Tennis Open and the team doctor for the New Haven Knights Professional Hockey Team. His commitment to sports medicine is reflected in his dedication to treating athletes of all ages, from recreational participants to competitive sports professionals, weekend warriors, and working athletes with work-related injuries. He embraces a holistic approach to patient care, focusing on injury prevention and rehabilitation.

A prolific author, Dr. Reznik has nearly 60 published works including two notable books: *The Knee and Shoulder Handbook for All of Us* and *I’ve Fallen and CAN Get Up!* – the latter focusing on fall prevention strategies. The second edition of *The Knee and Shoulder Handbook* was published in 2022, further solidifying his role as a thought leader in orthopaedic health. Dr. Reznik also shares his expertise through numerous patient education articles and videos available on the website DrReznik.com.

In addition to his clinical practice, he holds significant positions in academia as an Associate Professor of Surgery at the Netter School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University and as an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation at Yale University. He contributed to the American Academy of Orthopaedics, serving on various committees and as an editor for the AAOS Now news journal, where he advocates for advancements in patient safety and quality of care.

Dr. Reznik’s innovative spirit is demonstrated by his eight patents, five of which focus on advancements in arthroscopic surgery techniques, showcasing his dedication to enhancing surgical outcomes and patient recovery. He has lectured on patient safety, clinical diagnosis, advancements in AI in medicine, and medical ethics in AI use. 

 

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