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Office
181 W Meadow Dr
Suite 400
Vail, CO 81657Phone+1 970-479-5843- Is this information wrong?
Summary
- Dr. Joel Matta is an orthopedic surgeon practicing hip and pelvic reconstruction at the renowned Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado. He is the founder and director of the Hip and Pelvis Institute at St. John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Matta has published more than 30 articles and studies on the advancement of techniques and methods used to simplify and improve hip replacement, pelvic and acetabular fracture treatment and periacetabular osteotomy.
Besides treatment of patients with hip problems, Dr Matta’s current focus is education and innovation regarding anterior approach hip replacement. 20 years ago he began as a pioneer of this technique, now enhanced by a special orthopaedic operating table he designed, and has remained influential regarding the growth and adoption of Anterior Approach. There is now a growing body of research data showing results of Anterior Approach as described by Dr Matta to be superior to traditional hip replacement techniques.
Education & Training
- Charles R Drew UniversityResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1977 - 1980
- Kern Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1973 - 1974
- Oregon Health and Science University School of MedicineClass of 1973
Certifications & Licensure
- CA State Medical License 1974 - 2025
- CO State Medical License 2017 - 2025
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Top Doctors:LA Area Castle Connolly, 2013
- Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
- Top MD Consumers Checkbook
Clinical Trials
- Outcomes Following Anterior Approach to Total Hip Arthroplasty Start of enrollment: 2013 Feb 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Improved Functional Outcomes of Combined Hip Arthroscopy and Periacetabular Osteotomy at Minimum 2-Year Follow-Up.Joseph J Ruzbarsky, Spencer M Comfort, Joan C Rutledge, Trevor J Shelton, Hannah K Day, Grant J Dornan, Joel M Matta, Marc J Philippon> ;Arthroscopy. 2024 Feb 1
- A new understanding of radiographic landmarks of the greater trochanter that indicate correct femoral rotation for measurement of femoral offset.Jakub Tatka, Dimitri Delagrammaticas, Bryson R Kemler, Samuel I Rosenberg, Alex W Brady, Anna R Bryniarski, Grant J Dornan, Joel M Matta> ;Arthroplasty. 2022 Jun 1
- Surgical Treatment of Acetabular Dysplasia With Labral Tears.Joseph J Ruzbarsky, Trevor J Shelton, Joel M Matta, Marc J Philippon> ;Arthroscopy. 2022 Jun 1
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Press Mentions
- Dr. Steven S. Louis, MD, Is Recognized by Continental Who's WhoAugust 23rd, 2022
- Aop Affiliate Beach Cities Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Welcomes Chris Mellano, m.dFebruary 1st, 2022
- Steven S. Louis, MD, Is Recognized by Continental Who's WhoNovember 8th, 2021
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Hospital Affiliations
- Vail HealthVail, Colorado
External Links
- Dr. Joel Matta - Steadman Clinichttps://www.thesteadmanclinic.com/our-doctors/joel-m-matta
- Dr. Joel Mattahttp://www.hipandpelvis.com/
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