About
Dr. Matthew Velsmid is a board-certified internist serving adults in Southbury, Connecticut, with more than two decades of clinical experience. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology and Philosophy from Boston College in 1997. He then completed his Doctorate of Medicine at the University of Massachusetts in Worcester in 2001. His internship and residency training both took place within the Yale system. He completed his internship at Yale New Haven Hospital and his Internal Medicine residency at Yale Primary Care in New Haven, where colleagues honored him with the George Thornton Community Teacher of the Year Award in 2009. He holds membership in both Alpha Omega Alpha and the Golden Key National Honor Society.
Dr. Velsmid joined Nuvance Health as an internist in 2015 and has served in several leadership roles, including Physician Lead and Practice Lead for Southbury Primary Care. He teaches as a Clinical Instructor at both Ross University Medical School and the Danbury Hospital Internal Medicine Residency Program. Earlier in his career, he served as Associate Medical Director at Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care from 2013 to 2017. He holds membership in the American College of Physicians and holds licensure in Connecticut. His clinical focus includes preventive care, chronic illness management, and helping patients reduce medication use. Outside medicine, he enjoys hiking, camping, skiing, running, and spending time with his family.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Boston College, B.S. Biology and Philosophy, 1997
Medical School
University of Massachusetts, Worcester, MA
Residency
Internal Medicine, Yale Primary Care, New Haven, CT, 2002-2004
Additional Training
Internship: Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT, 2001-2002
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Velsmid right for?
Dr. Velsmid works well with adults seeking a thorough, preventive approach to primary care. Patients managing chronic conditions benefit from his focus on illness management and reducing medication use. He listens carefully and considers the full picture of a patient's health at every visit. Adults across Southbury and surrounding Connecticut communities who want consistent access to a dedicated physician will find his practice a strong fit. His practice currently has limited availability and may carry a waiting list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Velsmid focuses on chronic illness management, preventive care, and primary care for adults. He helps patients manage ongoing health conditions while working to reduce reliance on medications where possible. His clinical scope covers general internal medicine as well as advanced preventive screenings through the MDVIP Wellness Program.
Yes. Dr. Velsmid holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Massachusetts and completed his residency at Yale Primary Care in New Haven.
Dr. Velsmid completed his internship at Yale New Haven Hospital and his Internal Medicine residency at Yale Primary Care, both in New Haven, Connecticut. He earned his medical degree from the University of Massachusetts in Worcester in 2001.
Dr. Velsmid has practiced medicine for over two decades. He has served as an internist with Nuvance Health since 2015 and has held multiple leadership and teaching roles throughout his career.
Yes. Dr. Velsmid serves as a Clinical Instructor at both Ross University Medical School and the Danbury Hospital Internal Medicine Residency Program. He received the George Thornton Community Teacher of the Year Award from the Yale Primary Care Internal Medicine Residency Program in 2009.
Yes. Dr. Velsmid holds certification to perform DOT physicals. Patients who require this examination for commercial driving qualifications can schedule one through his practice.
Dr. Velsmid takes a holistic, patient-centered approach. He looks at the full picture of each patient's health and listens closely to their story before recommending a path forward. He focuses on prevention and works with patients toward goals ranging from chronic disease management to reducing medication use.
Yes. Dr. Velsmid serves patients from Southbury, Woodbury, Newtown, Middlebury, Litchfield, and other surrounding communities in Connecticut.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026