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Patrick M. Garvin, D.O.

Specialties

Sports Medicine
Shoulder, Hip and Knee Arthroscopy
Shoulder Replacement

Biography

Dr. Patrick Garvin is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, hip, and knee. His clinical focus includes knee arthroscopic reconstruction and joint preservation, such as ligament reconstruction, meniscus repair, cartilage repair and restoration, and osteotomy. He also performs advanced arthroscopic and open shoulder reconstruction, including rotator cuff repair, labral repair, shoulder stabilization, and shoulder replacement surgery. In addition, he has expertise in hip arthroscopy and the management of femoroacetabular impingement and labral tears, utilizing the most cutting-edge and minimally invasive techniques.

Born and raised in Northern California, Dr. Garvin earned his undergraduate degree from the University of California, San Diego. He received his medical degree from Kansas City University of Medicine, graduating Magna Cum Laude.

He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Connecticut and a Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery fellowship at the University of Colorado.

Dr. Garvin has extensive experience caring for athletes at all levels and has served as assistant team physician for the NBA Denver Nuggets, NHL Colorado Avalanche, MLS Colorado Rapids, NLL Colorado Mammoth, and University of Colorado Division I Athletics. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and book chapters and is affiliated with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. He also serves as a reviewer for the journal Arthroscopy. Outside of medicine, Dr. Garvin lives in West Hartford with his wife and daughter and enjoys spending time with family, hiking, weightlifting, and exploring all that New England has to offer.

Education

Undergraduate:	University of California, 2009-2013 Bachelor of Science, Environmental Systems Biology
Medical School:	Kansas City University of Medicine, 2015-2019 Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.), Magna Cum Laude
Residency:	University of Connecticut, 2019-2024 Orthopedic Surgery
Fellowship:	University of Colorado, 2024-2025 Orthopaedic Sports Medicine & Shoulder Surgery

Curriculum Vitae

Hospital Affiliations

Bone & Joint Institute at Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT

Glastonbury Surgery Center, Glastonbury, CT (outpatient)

Professional Organizations

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Arthroscopy Association of North America

American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine

Selected Research Publications

Garvin PM, Wellington IJ, Connors JP, LeVasseur MR, Obopilwe E, Hawthorne BC, Trudeau M, Dorsey C, Mazzocca AD, Bi-Cortical Suspensory Button Fixation Yields Greater Ultimate Load to Failure over Uni-cortical All-Suture Anchor Fixation in Distal Biceps Brachii Tendon Repair. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. May 19, 2022

Garvin P, Cote MP. Editorial Commentary: Preoperative Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Scores Vary Over Time. Arthroscopy. 2022;38(1):145-147. January 1, 2022.

Wellington IJ, Garvin PM, Stelzer JW, Morgan C, Alessi A, Hall M, Rodner C, Edgar C. Transient Exertional Compressive Radial Neuropathy in a Collegiate Baseball Pitcher: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connector: October-December 2022 – Volume 12 – Issue 4 – e22.00352 doi: 10.2106/JBJS.CC.22.00352

Connors JP; Garvin P; Silver J; Lindsay A; Solovyova O. Acetabular Fixation in Total Hip Arthroplasty in the Previously Irradiated Pelvis: A Review of the Basic Science and Clinical Outcomes”. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. Aug 19, 2022; 10.1007/s00402-022-04589-w. doi:10.1007/s00402-022-04589-w.

Berthold, D.P, Garvin P, Mancini, M.R. Uyeki CL, LeVasseur MR, Mazzocca AD, Voss A. Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair with biologically enhanced patch augmentation. Oper Orthop Traumatol 34,4–12. December 2021.

Hawthorne B, Garvin P, Messina J, Cusano A, Mazzocca AD, Greiner S, Voss A. Acromioclavicular Joint Pathology in Athletes: Prevalence, Diagnostics and Therapy. Obere Extremität. February 2022.

Connors JP; Stelzer J; Garvin P; Wellington IJ; Solovyova O. The Role of the Innate Immune System in Wear Debris-Induced Inflammatory Peri-implant Osteolysis in Total Joint Arthroplasty. Bioengineering. 2022, 9(12), 764; https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering9120764

Wellington IJ; Silver J; Garvin P; Hawthorne B; Dorsey C; TrudeauM; Arciero R; Mazzocca AD. Glenohumeral Arthrodesis for Treatment of Unique Instability with Axillary Nerve Injury: A Case Report. Journal of Orthopedic Case Reports. 2022 July:12(7): Page 79-83.

LeVasseur MR, Uyeki CL, Garvin P, McMillan S, Arciero RA. Knee Medial Collateral Ligament Augmentation with Bioinductive Scaffold: Surgical Technique and Indications. Arthroscopic Techniques. 2022;11(4):e583-e589. Mar 16, 2022.

Arciero E, Kakazu R, Garvin P, Crepeau A, Coyner K. Favorable Patient Reported Outcomes and High Return to Sport Rates following Hip Arthroscopy in Adolescent Athletes: a Systematic Review. Arthroscopy. March 2, 2022.

Wellington IJ, Connors JP, Stelzer J, Garvin P, Geaney L. Prevalence of Change in Orthopaedic Subspecialty Fellowship Preference During Residency Training: A Survey Study. Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery. 10 (8) 733-734.Aug 2, 2022.

Berthold, DP, Muench, LN, Dyrna F, Mazzocca AD, Garvin P, Voss A, Scheiderer B, Siebenlist S, Imhoff AB, Beitzel, K. Current Concepts in Acromioclavicular Joint (AC) Instability – a Proposed Treatment Algorithm for Acute and Chronic AC-Joint Surgery. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 23, 1078 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-022-05935-0

Wellington IJ; Davey A; Cote M; Hawthorne B; Dorsey C; Garvin P; Messina J; Hewitt C; Mazzocca AD. Substantial Clinical Benefit Values Demonstrate a High Degree of Variability When Stratified by Time and Geographic Region. JSES International, 2022, ISSN 2666-6383. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jseint.2022.10.003

Cusano A,Kanski G, Uyeki C, Adams K, Cote MP, Muench L, Connors JP, Garvin P, Messina JC, Berthold DP, Kissenberth MJ, Mazzocca AD. Outcomes of Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Following Failed Superior Capsular Reconstruction. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 2022; S1058-2746(22)00188-4. February 2, 2022.

Vopat ML, Tarakemeh A, Morris B, Hassan M, Garvin P, Zackula R, Mullen S, Schroeppel JP, Vopat BG. Early Versus Delayed Mobilization Postoperative Protocols for Lateral Ankle Ligament Repair: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Orthopedic Journal of Sports Medicine. 2020;8(6):2325967120925256. Jun 22, 2020.

Vopat ML, Tarakemeh A, Morris B, Hassan M, Garvin P, Zackula R, Mullen S, Schroeppel P, Vopat BG Early versus Delayed Mobilization Post-Operative Protocols for Primary Lateral Ankle Ligament Repair: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics. October 28, 2019.