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Antonio Cusano, MD

Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Speaks: English 

Care Provided

Specialties

  • Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

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

120 Dowling Way

Farmington, CT 06030

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

49 Ratings, 43 Reviews

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  • 5

    July 18, 2025

    Dr. Cusano was excellent! His care an compassion was outstanding. He was teaching hisMedical student. He is a great roleModel for students. UConnIs very fortunate to have him on their faculty

  • 5

    June 30, 2025

    Good

  • 5

    June 26, 2025

    Good

  • 5

    June 2, 2025

    Was a great experience overall