UPMC in Central Pa. Expands Orthopaedics Services with New Fracture Care Program

July 24, 2023

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Matthew Garner, M.D., a leading orthopaedic trauma surgeon, has joined UPMC Orthopaedic Care in central Pennsylvania. He will lead the new fracture care program in the region offering services to diagnose and treat traumatic orthopaedic injuries ranging from simple breaks to complex fractures in patients of all ages.

“I am pleased to welcome Dr. Garner to the orthopaedics team and we’re excited about his leadership in developing our new fracture care program,” said Kyle McGill, executive administrator, UPMC Orthopaedic Care, UPMC in Central Pa. “Traumatic injuries are life-altering events. Dr. Garner understands each patient has specific needs and challenges, and builds a relationship with them, personalizing their care to ensure they have an exceptional experience. Their goals are his goals, and he does whatever he can to get them back to doing what they enjoy most in life."

Dr. Garner joins the award-winning team of specialists, physicians, and clinicians at UPMC Orthopaedic Care in central Pa. who take pride in offering comprehensive care with a personal touch across Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry, York, Lancaster, Lebanon, Juniata, Franklin, Adams and parts of Snyder counties.

“As a native of central Pa. with roots in the Lancaster and Altoona areas, I’m looking forward to continuing to practice in and care for the community that I call home,” said Dr. Garner. “My colleagues from UPMC Orthopaedic Care across central Pa. are known for their exceptional quality and outcomes, and I’m looking forward to joining their ranks and bringing a new service to the region.”

Dr. Garner received his medical degree from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, and fellowship trainings at Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, Wash., and Lindenhof Hospital, Bern, Switzerland. He is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a member of the American Medical Association, the Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society, the Orthopaedic Trauma Association, and the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Dr. Garner sees patients at Arlington Orthopaedics – UPMC, 1830 Good Hope Rd., Enola, and UPMC Orthopaedic Care – Hershey, 121 Towne Square Dr., Suite 301, Hershey. For more information or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Garner, call 717-988-8148.

For more information on UPMC Orthopaedic Care services in central Pa., visit UPMC.com/CentralPaOrtho.