Stamford Health Medical Group Member
Matthew D. Juriga, DPM
Stamford Health Medical Group Member
About Me
Dr. Juriga is a licensed podiatrist dedicated to providing comprehensive, person-centered foot and ankle care for individuals of all ages. He treats all foot and ankle conditions and has a special interest in sports medicine and limb salvage. He also has extensive training in forefoot and hindfoot reconstruction, pediatrics, revisional surgery and diabetic wounds.
Dr. Juriga specializes in the treatment of sports injuries, custom orthotics, pediatric podiatry, and diabetic wound care. Common conditions that he treats includes bunions, hammertoes, flat foot, pes cavus, plantar fasciitis, neuroma, nail fungus, athletes foot, ingrown toenails, and many more. His clinical approach emphasizes evidence-based medicine, personalized treatment plans, and clear communication to ensure patients feel informed and confident in their care.
Dr. Juriga is committed to ongoing education and staying current with advances in podiatric medicine to deliver high-quality, compassionate care tailored to each patient’s individual needs.
On a personal level, Dr. Juriga is a decorated former collegiate lacrosse player and remains very active in the lacrosse and sports community in Fairfield County. When he is not in the office or operating room, you will likely find him outside coaching youth lacrosse or working on a project around the house.
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Specialties
Specialties
Podiatry
Special Interests
Foot & Ankle Surgery:
- Sports Medicine
- Limb Salvage
- Forefoot/Hindfoot Reconstruction
- Revisional Surgery
- Diabetic Wound Care
Particular Surgical Interests:
- Hallux Valgus (Bunion) surgery
- Great toe replacement for arthritis
- Endoscopic Plantar Fasciotomy
- Flatfoot repair
- Charcot reconstruction
Languages
English
- Sports Medicine
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Education & Training
Medical School
Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine
Residency
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center-West Campus
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Board Certifications & Affiliations
Board Certifications
American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery - Podiatry, Foot Surgery
Patient Reviews & Comments
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Insurance Accepted
The below is a list of all insurance plans generally accepted by Stamford Health Medical Group. Please be sure to confirm insurance coverage and the provider's participation with your specific plan before scheduling your appointment.
2 Including Mediblue, CT Health Exchange Plans and a limited number of Empire BCBS plans
3 Including Medicare, Compass and CT Health Exchange Plans; excluding Individual Value Plan
4 Including Medicare
5 Excluding Medicare
Published Work
Large Fungating Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Dorsum of the Foot: A Case Report
Mamtani R, Addagatla K, Volpicelli ER, Dong XDE, Juriga M. Clinical Case Reports. 2018 Sep 5;6(10):2017-2020. PMID: 30349720; PMCID: PMC6186888.
Treatment of Tophaceous Gout: When Medication Is Not Enough
Juriga M, Kasper I, Giurini J, Shmerling R. Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism. 2016.
Exploring Mechanisms of Diabetic Foot Ulceration
Berglund A, Juriga M, Veves A, Dinh T. Lower Extremity Review. January 2013.
Using Stem Cell Therapy to Enhance Diabetic Wound Healing
Juriga M, Giurini J. Podiatry Management. Jun/Jul 2012; Vol. 31, Issue 5.
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The majority of the physicians on the Stamford Hospital Medical Staff are not employees or agents of the Hospital. They are independent practitioners who have been granted the privilege of using the Hospital's facilities for the care and treatment of their patients. This includes, but is not limited to, emergency department physicians, anesthesiologists, radiologists, surgeons, cardiologists, obstetricians, pathologists and other consultants who may treat patients.
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