Meet Dr. Cohn

A board-certified, fellowship-trained shoulder and elbow surgeon focused on helping you return to the activities you love most.

Who he is

A focused practice for the shoulder and elbow

Matthew Ryan Cohn, MD is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in shoulder and elbow surgery, with an emphasis on the operative and nonoperative management of complex shoulder conditions. His clinical practice includes high-volume shoulder replacement surgery, shoulder arthroscopy, fracture care, and treatment of elbow injuries.

Dr. Cohn and his team's mission is to help patients return to the activities they love most. Equally important, he and his team are committed to providing exceptional service and being readily available throughout every step of care, the type of care they would want for their own friends and family.

Outside of work, Dr. Cohn enjoys spending time with his family, snowboarding, surfing, and spending time at the Jersey Shore.

World-class training

Trained at some of the finest programs in the country, and beyond

From Cornell to a shoulder and elbow fellowship at the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Dr. Cohn's training spans many of the most respected names in orthopedics, with active research and more than 80 peer-reviewed publications along the way.

Medical Degree

Cornell University

Earned his medical degree at Weill Cornell Medical College, where he received two academic scholarships. He was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, an honor reserved for the top 10% of the class, and graduated with Honors in Research. He completed clinical rotations at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and other leading New York City hospitals.

Research Fellowship

Hospital for Special Surgery

Completed a research fellowship concentrating on metabolic bone disease, and has stayed active in orthopedic research throughout his career, authoring over 80 peer-reviewed publications and multiple textbook chapters, and presenting at national orthopedic meetings.

Residency

Rush University Medical Center

Completed his orthopedic surgery residency at one of the nation's top programs, gaining extensive experience in shoulder replacements, advanced arthroscopic techniques, and fracture care, training with the surgeons who care for the Chicago Bulls and Chicago White Sox.

Shoulder & Elbow Fellowship

Rothman Orthopaedic Institute

Completed specialized training in shoulder and elbow surgery at one of the top fellowships in the United States, working alongside world experts in complex replacements and revisions, advanced rotator cuff repair, and stabilization. Following fellowship, he studied European reconstruction techniques at the Schulthess Klinik in Zurich, Switzerland.