Matthew Matava, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
Clinical Specialty
Sports Medicine
Clinical Interests
Sports related injuries in adults and children. Special interests include ligament injuries of the knee, articular cartilage restoration, meniscal transplantation; athletic injuries of the shoulder including instability and rotator cuff issues; and pediatric knee disorders
Research Interests
Knee ligament injuries; knee meniscal repair; articular cartilage restoration
Background
Fellowship trained in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery; Recipient of several research awards from Emory University; Member of Alpha Omega Medical Honor Society; Head team physician for the St. Louis Rams and Washington University Athletic Department; Team physician for the St. Louis Blues
Awards
Elected President of the National Football League (NFL) Physician Society, 2013; Palma Chironis Award for Excellence in Teaching, Washington University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2012; Achievement Award, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2010; Herodicus Society Member, 2009; Leadership Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2008-2009; Journal of Knee Surgery Reviewer of the Year, 2007; Listed in Best Doctors in America, 2005-present; Clinical Teacher of the Year, Washington University School of Medicine, 2001
Board Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1996; American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Recertification, 2007-2016; American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine Subspecialty, 2007-2017
Medical Degree
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery, Emory University Affiliated Hospitals
Fellowship
Sports Medicine & Arthroscopic Surgery, Cincinnati Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center
