Matthew Counihan, MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine • 4 Locations

4.9 out of 5,

Accepting new patients

HMH Orthopedic Specialists of New Jersey Franklin Lakes

795 Franklin Ave, Building A Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417

Phone

201-639-6620

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Matthew Counihan, M.D., M.S., is a board eligible, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine. He is part of the practice Orthopedic Specialists of New Jersey, which is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center. Prior to joining HMH, Dr. Counihan completed his Sports Medicine Fellowship at Boston University School of Medicine, where he also served as a Clinical Instructor.

Dr. Counihan treats athletes at all levels and makes it a priority to evaluate all treatment options prior to performing surgery. When surgery is required, Dr. Counihan combines his clinical expertise with the latest research and technologies to achieve the best possible outcome, and is supported by an expert surgical care team. His passion for sports medicine started when he sustained a serious cartilage and ACL injury playing high school football. His experience as a patient gave him an early appreciation for the importance of maximizing the health of joints and optimizing outcomes after injury.

Dr. Counihan is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine. He has contributed to the literature of orthopedic surgery by publishing numerous peer reviewed articles and book chapters, and has delivered lectures and presentations at national conferences.

Publications

Skiing Safety Tips from an Orthopedist

Provider Information

Specialties

Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Languages

English

Age groups seen

Adults

Adults Over 65

Hospital affiliations

Hackensack University Medical Center

Education

Fellowship, Boston Medical Center

Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, 2023

Residency, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Orthopaedic Surgery, 2022

Internship, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Surgery (General Surgery), 2016

Drexel University College of Medicine, Medical School

MD, 2015

Tufts University School of Medicine, Graduate

Verified Reviews

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4.9 out of 5

258 ratings,

40 reviews

11/18/2025

I think like the question asked, I did a little bit long, I think, but that's fine. Like any patients, I think we would like the doctor to talk a little bit more. But this doctor said very clearly with my questions. I asked two or three questions. But anyway, more explanation probably is better or can be considered as improved. Okay, thank you. Bye.

11/13/2025

I thought this provider was very good and I was just wondering, are there new breakthroughs in orthopedics? Because I'm not a candidate for operation and I was wondering if there's new breakthroughs that maybe doctors don't know about. That's what I was interested in knowing. Anyway, and then I'm going to come to the doctor again. I'm going to have another appointment with him. I already got the appointment, so I'm going to come again. And the doctor was very good. I liked him very much. Okay. Thank you.

11/13/2025

Dr. Counihan was excellent, above excellent in every one of the questions you asked. Okay, he was a very nice person also and concerned. So.

10/28/2025

Great first experience

10/21/2025

Your orthopedic specialist office is incredible. Your front desk people are polite and friendly and answer all questions and make you feel heard. The doctors and their help, they are very nice. They're patient. Dr. himself is excellent and was beyond what I expected. He went beyond your whole office goes above and beyond all expectations and I really, really love this office. Thank you.