Alan M. Reznik, MD, MBA, FAAOS

Dr. Alan Reznik is a distinguished orthopedic surgeon, innovator, and educator, recognized as one of “America’s Top Physicians” by the Consumers Research Council of America. He has been named “Top Doc” in Connecticut more than 20 times, an honor awarded by his peers, physicians, nurses, and patients. With a deep commitment to advancing orthopedic care, he has served on the editorial boards of AAOS Now and The Journal of Orthopaedic Experience and Innovation and has been an active member of the AAOS Communications Cabinet, Patient Safety Committee, and the Committee on Research and Quality. He has taught residents and medical students at Yale University School of Medicine for over 30 years and more recently added teaching medical students from Quinnipiac University’s Neder School of Medicine.

A prolific author, Dr. Reznik has written extensively on orthopedics, sports injury prevention, AI in medicine, patient safety, and the impact of technology on surgical innovation and leadership. His passion for education extends beyond writing, as he has contributed to numerous patient-friendly resources, including a blog post, podcasts, and educational videos aimed at making complex medical concepts more accessible to everyone.

Beyond orthopedics, Dr. Reznik has returned to his roots in engineering and computer science, focusing on artificial intelligence and its applications in medicine. His expertise in AI has led to a number of published articles covering AI functionality, medical applications, ethical considerations, and liability risks. He holds eight patents, including three on user-directed search enhancements designed to improve search results by restoring independence and serendipity to the discovery process, with a fourth search patent pending.

Dr. Reznik is also the author of two patient education books:

I’ve Fallen and I Can Get Up – A guide to fall risks and prevention.
The Knee and Shoulder Handbook: The Key to a Pain-Free and Active Life – A resource for understanding and managing common orthopedic conditions.

“It is with the understanding of differing perspectives, combining disciplines, an open mind, and collaboration that one achieves the best path forward.” - Dr. Alan Reznik, MD,MBA, FAAOS

Current Positions

Chief Medical Officer

Connecticut Orthopaedics

Associate Professor of Surgery

Netter School of Medicine, Quinnipiac University

Assistant Clinical Professor

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation, Yale University

"Once in medical school, with engineering, math and woodworking already in my blood, I found that the spatial reasoning and mechanics of orthopedic surgery was a great fit for me. That lead to work on the chemistry of bone cement, teaching biomechanics and then research in the science of ligament repair. After residency, minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery was gaining importance. I began to invent new methods and instruments to improve the arthroscopic surgical techniques. That led to five patents and several instruments that are in use today."

- Dr. Alan Reznik

Honors & Awards

Inducted into the Orthopaedic Lamplighters Society for Recognition of Life Time Leadership Orthopaedic Surgery, Education and Contributions to AAOS (2024)

Voted “Top Docs” in Connecticut Magazine (for more than 20 years)

Consumer’s Guide: Top Doctors in the U.S.

Quinnipiac University Netter School of Medicine Teach Award

Yale Orthopaedic Residents’ Teaching Award

Founding Member Yale New Haven Hospital Level One Orthopaedic Trauma Panel

Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society

“From writing, editing, lecturing, consulting, board positions, and securing patents, I enjoy the process of helping others maximize the use of new knowledge to achieve their goals. More importantly, I particularly enjoy helping companies develop new ideas and make them grow.”

- Dr. Alan Reznik

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