4.9
Accepting New Patients
Antonio Cusano, MD
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Speaks: English
Care Provided
Specialties
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: 135 Dowling Way, Farmington, CT
860-679-6600
Education & Training
Education
MD, Boston University School of Medicine, Medicine - 2018
BS, Boston College, Biology - 2013
Residency
Orthopedic Surgery, UConn School of Medicine - 2023
Fellowship
Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) - 2024
Board Certification
Orthopedic Surgery
Honors & Awards
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)
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
2023 - Research Grant, The Utility of the Biceps Palpation-Rotation Test in Diagnosing Partial Biceps Tendon Tears - Greater Hartford Orthopaedic Education and Research
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)
2021 - Clinical Research Award in Sports Medicine (2021) - American Orthopaedic Association
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
2020 - Research Grant, Biomechanical Evaluation Using the Lacertus Fibrosus as a Local Autograft in the Setting of Distal Biceps Rupture - Greater Hartford Orthopaedic Education and Research
2013 - Academic Distinction, Cum Laude (2013) - Boston College
2009 - Academic Distinction, Order of Old Farms (2009) - Avon Old Farms School
Ratings & Reviews
4.9
64 Ratings, 56 Reviews
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About our Provider Reviews5
November 17, 2025
Dr. Cusano was very thorough, kind, and communicative during the appointment. He was present and efficient, and he took the time to listen, explain his analysis and recommendations, provide relevant choices, and hear my needs. He and his team showed clear respect for my time, as well as that of his other patients. I would 100% recommend him as an excellent provider to family and friends, both because of his evident skills and excellent bedside manner.
5
October 20, 2025
My experience at UConn with doctor and staff was great. A BIG thank you for making my pain bearable.
5
October 16, 2025
Excellent
5
October 13, 2025
Dr. Cusano is a one in a million doctor!