About
Dr. Dana Murphy earned her medical degree from New York Medical College in 2005 and completed her residency at Greenwich Hospital/Yale New Haven Health in 2009. She holds a BA in Psychology and the Biological Basis of Behavior from the University of Pennsylvania.
She carries dual board certifications in Internal Medicine, since 2009, and Obesity Medicine, since 2022. Dr. Murphy spent more than a decade teaching second and third-year medical students at New York Medical College and served on the board of directors for a large multi-specialty group. She brings over 15 years of clinical experience to her work at Matrix Personalized Medicine. Castle Connolly has recognized her as a Top Doctor consecutively from 2017 through 2026, and she holds Top Doctor designations from New York Magazine, Westchester Magazine, and Connecticut Magazine. She is passionate about the patient relationships that form through consistent, attentive primary care.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
BA, Psychology and the Biological Basis of Behavior, University of Pennsylvania (2000)
Medical School
MD, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY (2001–2005)
Residency
Internal Medicine Residency, Greenwich Hospital/Yale New Haven Health (2005–2009)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Murphy right for?
Dr. Murphy is a strong fit for adults seeking a long-term primary care relationship built on attentive, preventive medicine. Patients managing weight, metabolic health, or chronic internal medicine conditions benefit from her dual board certification in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine. She works well with patients who value a physician with deep clinical experience and a teaching background. Adults looking for thorough annual assessments and proactive wellness planning will find her approach a natural match.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Murphy holds dual board certifications in Internal Medicine, since 2009, and Obesity Medicine, since 2022. These certifications reflect both her long-standing primary care expertise and her focused clinical training in weight management.
Dr. Murphy brings over 15 years of clinical experience to her patients at Matrix Personalized Medicine. She spent more than a decade in a large insurance-based primary care setting before joining the practice.
Yes, Dr. Murphy holds board certification in Obesity Medicine and actively treats patients with weight management needs. She integrates this specialty directly into her primary care work.
Castle Connolly has recognized Dr. Murphy as a Top Doctor consecutively from 2017 through 2026. New York Magazine, Westchester Magazine, and Connecticut Magazine have each awarded her a Top Doctor designation as well.
Dr. Murphy spent more than 13 years at Optum Medical in a traditional insurance-based primary care environment before joining Matrix Personalized Medicine. She also spent over a decade teaching medical students at New York Medical College.
Dr. Murphy earned her MD from New York Medical College in Valhalla, NY in 2005. She then completed her residency at Greenwich Hospital, part of the Yale New Haven Health system, finishing in 2009.
Dr. Murphy sees adult patients with a wide range of primary care and internal medicine needs. She has particular expertise in obesity medicine and preventive care, and she values building ongoing, relationship-driven care with her patients.
Dr. Murphy is passionate about the patient relationships that form through consistent, attentive primary care. She also has a deep clinical interest in obesity medicine and preventive health.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026