Matthew Straight

Overview

Originally from Rhode Island, Dr. Straight did his undergraduate studies at Northeastern University in Boston, majoring in Behavioral Neuroscience. After college, he joined the Teach For America corps in Dallas, TX, teaching high school math and leadership for three years before moving on to medical school. As an avid athlete himself, he took the time while teaching to coach girls volleyball, boys basketball, and football. He completed medical school at the University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio and his residency in Emergency Medicine at the Mount Sinai Hospital, then stayed with Mount Sinai to complete a fellowship in Sports Medicine. With his limited time outside of work, he enjoys running in Central Park, cheering on New England sports teams, and traveling abroad.

His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Concussion, Arthritis, and Bursitis.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

University Of Texas Health Science Center

Residency

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Specialties

Physiatry

Licenses

Sports Medicine in NY

Board Certifications

Emergency Medicine

Fellowships

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Hospital Affiliations

NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CenterLight Healthcare
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
First Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health First
  • HMO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
MetroPlus Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
MVP Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
Nippon Life
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
VNS Health
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

ColumbiaDoctors - Midtown
51 West 51st Street, New York, NY 10019
Other Locations
ColumbiaDoctors - 1 Pondfield Road
1 Pondfield Road, Bronxville, NY 10708

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Straight has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Concussion
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Bursitis
Arthritis

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Matthew Straight

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You can book an appointment with Dr. Matthew Straight by calling their office at 212-326-8500. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

What conditions does Dr. Matthew Straight specialize in?

While Dr. Matthew Straight is a Physiatry, they have specific expertise in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Concussion, and Arthritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Physiatry.

Does Dr. Matthew Straight participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Matthew Straight has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Matthew Straight's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Matthew Straight accept my insurance?

Dr. Matthew Straight accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-326-8500 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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