Annual Meeting Faculty Details

Matthew J Matava, MD

Washington University
Chesterfield, MO UNITED STATES

Matthew Matava, M.D. is currently a Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Physical Therapy at Washington University in St. Louis where he is also the Fellowship Director for Sports Medicine. Dr. Matava earned his Medical Degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, Six-Year Combined B.A./M.D. Program. He completed his internship and orthopedic surgery residency at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, followed by a fellowship in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery at the Cincinnati Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center. He is a contributing researcher on several research awards including the AAOS Kappa Delta Award, the AOSSM O’Donoghue Award and the NCAA Research Award, and he is a member of Alpha Omega Medical Honor Society. Dr. Matava is currently the Medical Director of the NHL's St. Louis Blues and has cared for team for the past 24 years. He was the Head Team Physician for the St. Louis Rams for 16 years and was president of the National Football League Physicians Society from 2013-2015. He has been a team physician for the Washington University Varsity Athletics Program since 1996. Dr. Matava has authored over 250 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters dealing with orthopedic sports medicine topics. In 2019, he was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. He and his wife, Michelle, have three children: Sarah (29), Christian (24) and Matthew (20).
https://www.ortho.wustl.edu/

6/5/2025 07:50 - 07:56	Pitter 1-2	Session 1: Sports Medicine & Whole Athlete Lecture Variation in State Policies on Sideline Medical Coverage of High School Athletic Events Faculty
6/5/2025 09:25 - 10:25	Pitter 1-2	Session 3: Knee - Biologics, Cartilage & Osteotomy Moderator