Dr. Thomas Matelic, MD

Orthopedic surgery physician, Grand Rapids, MI

Dr. Matelic is an orthopedic surgeon with Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan and directs the University of Michigan Health - West Orthopaedic Surgery Residency.

Grand Rapids, MI 49525

At a glance

Focus

Injuries in athletes of all ages

Teaching role

Residency Director, UM Health - West Orthopaedic Surgery

Payment

Self-pay packages offered

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About Dr. Matelic

Dr. Matelic is an orthopedic surgeon with Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan in the Greater Grand Rapids area. He attended medical school at Wayne State University. He focuses on sports medicine, arthroscopy and reconstructive surgery. That work includes ligament reconstruction, cartilage restoration and joint replacement.

He treats injuries in athletes of all ages, including adult and pediatric sports injuries. He began doing outpatient total joint replacements in Grand Rapids with another surgeon. His goal is to help patients stay active and enjoy their lives.

He serves as a team physician for local high school, college and professional teams. He is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and the Residency Director for orthopaedic surgery at University of Michigan Health - West. He spoke on meniscus repair and cartilage restoration at the Arthrex Regional Knee Course.

I am honored that my peers think so highly of me and trust me with the care of their patients and athletes.

Dr. Thomas Matelic

Membership and fees

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan offers self-pay packages, and choosing one waives the right to submit that appointment's charges to insurance.

The practice offers bundled, upfront pricing for patients and employers who want to pay directly for their orthopedic care.

Services

Sports medicine Arthroscopy Reconstructive surgery Ligament reconstruction Cartilage restoration Joint replacement Adult sports injuries Pediatric sports injuries Athlete injuries

What orthopedics doctors commonly treat

Education and credentials

Degree

Medical school

Wayne State University

License

Michigan Verify with the Michigan Board of Medicine

NPI

1700873874

Hospital and practice affiliations

Orthopedic surgeon, Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan

Location

Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan practice page

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Recognition and research

Awards

Named one of Grand Rapids Top Docs in Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine in 2022.

Named one of West Michigan's Top Doctors by Grand Rapids Magazine.

Teaching and research roles

Assistant Clinical Professor at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine.

Spoke on meniscus repair and cartilage restoration at the Arthrex Regional Knee Course.

Publications

Author of "Direct On-Lay Repair of Isolated Pediatric Lateral Collateral Ligament Knee Injury with Biceps Femoris Tendon Rotation Graft Augmentation: A Case Report" in JBJS Case Connector (2022).

Author of "A case series of recurrent myotendinous rotator cuff tears repaired and augmented with dermal allograft: clinical outcomes at two years" in Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (2020).

Author of "ON-Q infusion pump linked to increased hospital stay after total knee arthroplasty" in Journal of Orthopaedics (2018).

Author of "Loss of Internal Tibial Rotation After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction" in Orthopedics (2018).

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Questions patients ask

Does Dr. Matelic offer self-pay packages?

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan offers self-pay packages, and choosing one waives the right to submit that appointment's charges to insurance. The practice offers bundled, upfront pricing for patients and employers who want to pay directly for their orthopedic care.

Where did Dr. Matelic train?

Dr. Matelic attended medical school at Wayne State University.

Where is Dr. Matelic's office?

Dr. Matelic is an orthopedic surgeon with Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan in the Greater Grand Rapids area.

Does Dr. Matelic treat sports injuries?

Dr. Matelic specializes in preventing and treating injuries in athletes of all ages. He treats adult and pediatric sports injuries.

Is Dr. Matelic a team physician?

Dr. Matelic serves as a team physician for several local high school, college and professional athletic teams.

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