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Joel Matta, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Vail, CO, Vail Health

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Orthopaedic Surgery Vail, CO

Hip and Pelvic Reconstruction at the Steadman Clinic - http://www.hipandpelvis.com

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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 University
    Charles R Drew UniversityResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1977 - 1980
  • Kern Medical Center
    Kern Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1973 - 1974
  • Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine
    Oregon Health and Science University School of MedicineClass of 1973

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1974 - 2025
  • CO State Medical License
    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

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

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