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Antonio Cusano, MD

Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Speaks: English 

Care Provided

Subspecialties

  • Complex Shoulder and Elbow Instability Problems
  • Instability and Rotator Cuff Tears of the Shoulder
  • Knee Preservation Surgery
  • Management of Ligament and Cartilage, Injuries of the Knee
  • Shoulder Arthroscopy
  • Shoulder Replacement Surgery
  • Throwing Shoulder and Elbow

Locations

Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

UConn Musculoskeletal Institute

UConn Health

263 Farmington Avenue

Farmington, CT 06030

GPS: 120 Dowling Way, Farmington, CT

860-679-6600
clinic

Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

1115 West Street

Southington, CT 06489

860-679-6600
clinic

Education & Training

Education
  1. MD, Boston University School of Medicine, Medicine - 2018
  2. BS, Boston College, Biology - 2013
Residency
  1. Orthopedic Surgery, UConn School of Medicine - 2023
Fellowship
  1. Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) - 2024
Board Certification
  1. Orthopedic Surgery

Honors & Awards

  1. 2024 - Warren R. Kadrmas, MD Award - A Prestigious Honor Given to the Fellow Who Best Demonstrates the Highest Level of Citizenship and Dedication to Sports Medicine - Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS)
  2. 2023 - University of Connecticut Orthopedic Residency Cavazos Award (2023): An Honor Awarded Yearly to the Individual Who Most Closely Exemplifies an Outstanding, Well­ Rounded Resident, Mentor, and Role Model - University of Connecticut Orthopaedic Residency
  3. 2023 - Research Grant, The Utility of the Biceps Palpation-Rotation Test in Diagnosing Partial Biceps Tendon Tears - Greater Hartford Orthopaedic Education and Research
  4. 2022 - JSES Neviaser Award in Basic Science, Effectiveness of Topical Adjuvants in Reducing Biofilm Formation on Orthopedic Implants: An In Vitro Analysis (2022): Top basic Science Paper Published in the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (JSES) - American Shoulder and Elbow Society (ASES)
  5. 2021 - Clinical Research Award in Sports Medicine (2021) - American Orthopaedic Association
  6. 2020 - Clinical Research Award, Runner-Up, The Statistical Fragility of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Rotator Cuff Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis - Philadelphia Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine

Ratings & Reviews

4.9

137 Ratings, 80 Reviews

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  • 5

    June 26, 2026

    I had a bike accident, Dr.Cusano was on call in the EDFrom the moment I met him in the ED, again the next day before my surgery and my first follow up visit, he was beyond professional, courteous, caring, empathetic and kindDuring my first postop visit he was not satisfied with the x-raysDr. Cusano himself brought me back to x-ray and took the images to make sure they were accurate and what he needed to see to compare with my surgery x-raysI've been in nurse for 45 years. I've never seen a physician care for the welfare of their patient like he doesI'm very grateful that he was the MD on callI feel that the care he gives me is 110%

  • 5

    May 28, 2026

    Helpful, friendly, respectful and efficient

  • 5

    May 28, 2026

    A very professional team

  • 5

    May 18, 2026

    Very professional and friendly