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Matthew Varacallo, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Du Bois, PA, Penn Highlands DuBois

MatthewAlanVaracalloMD MBA FAAOS

Orthopaedic Surgery • Du Bois, PA

Hand Surgery, Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery

Director of Orthopedic Robotic Surgery Chief of Sports medicine department Attending Orthopedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine / Joint Reconstruction specialist Penn Highlands Healthcare System

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Summary

  • Dr. Varacallo is team physician and team surgeon for Clarion University, Penn State DuBois athletics, and the DuBois Dream in the North American Basketball League (NABL) and Premier Basketball League (PBL). In addition, DuBois Dream has been an annual participant in the widely popular basketball charity event (“The Basketball Tournament (TBT)”) since 2016. TBT is annually televised on ESPN and features many of the top former and current professional basketball players (former NBA, current overseas, and high-level division I talents) competing in a March Madness NCAA-style format for the ultimate prize of $2-million dollars being awarded to the national champion and the respective team’s designated charity associations. Notable athletic affiliates include Demarcus Cousins, Chris Paul, Jason Williams, Mike Bibby, and Dermarr Johnson. Dr. Varacallo played in this tournament in 2016, then transitioned to the coaching staff in 2017, and now serves as the head team physician/surgeon.

    Dr Varacallo is actively involved in research investigating orthopaedic outcomes and unplanned hospital readmissions following elective total joint arthroplasty and isolated extremity trauma. He is best known for the “little data over big data” national push promoting institutional analyses across evolving orthopaedic bundled payment models. His publications and editorial commentary and perspectives have been featured in multiple AAOS Highlight editions as well as Orthopedics Today/Healio.

    Dr Varacallo also is known for his work promoting orthopaedic resident curriculum developments and changes to keep pace with the evolving healthcare field. Since 2015 he has over 250 publications across the fields of orthopaedics/sports medicine, joint reconstruction, anatomy/basic science, hand/upper extremity, and orthopaedic resident education topics. The latter includes implementing documentation and coding training for residents prior to graduation. He is also co-founder of Orthomentor.

Education & Training

  • University of Delaware
    University of Delaware Masters in Business Administration, MBA, 2021 - 2023
  • University of Kentucky College of Medicine
    University of Kentucky College of MedicineFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2018 - 2019
  • Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University Hospital
    Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University HospitalResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2013 - 2018
  • Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
    Pennsylvania State University College of MedicineClass of 2013
  • Washington and Jefferson College
    Washington and Jefferson CollegeB.A., Biochemistry, Summa Cum Laude, 2005 - 2009
  • University of Nicosia
    University of NicosiaOther, Global Healthcare, 2008 - 2008

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2013 - 2024
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2018 - 2020
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Vericel Matrix Autologous Chondrocyte implantation

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top 65 total knee replacement surgeons to know Becker’s Healthcare, 2020
  • Healio - Featured Journal Article (2) Orthopedics Today, 2018
  • Clinical Featured Article AAOS Now, 2017-2018
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Diagnosing posterior tibial tendon tear with dynamic ultrasound following tibial intramedullary nailing  
    Kavuri VC, Earasi K, Varacallo MA, Harding SP, J. Clin Orthop Trauma, 1/1/2018
  • Cost Determinants in the 90-Day Management of Isolated Ankle Fractures at a Large Urban Academic Hospital  
    Varacallo MA, Mattern P, Acosta J, Toossi N, Denehy KM, Harding SP, J Orthop Trauma, 1/1/2018
  • Acute compartment syndrome of the hand secondary to propofol extravasation  
    Varacallo MA, Shirey L, Kavuri V, Harding SP, J Clin Anesth, 1/1/2018
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Books/Book Chapters

  • StatPearls 
    Chapter: Hip, Replacement. 
    Varacallo MA, Johanson NAStatPearls Publishing, Treasure Island, FL2018
  • StatPearls 
    Chapter: Klumpke Palsy Review. 
    Merryman J, Varacallo MAStatPearls Publishing, Treasure Island, FL2018
  • StatPearls 
    Chapter: Total Knee Arthroplasty. 
    Varacallo MA, Johanson NAStatPearls Publishing, Treasure Island, FL2018
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Abstracts/Posters

  • "Analyzing the Efficacy of Teriparatide Utilization in Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Surgery: A Meta-Analysis"
    Acosta J, Williams C, Varacallo MA, Drexel University College of Medicine, Research Day/Discovery Day, Philadelphia, PA, 1/1/2018
  • "Improving Orthopedic Resident Knowledge in Documentation and Coding"
    Varacallo MA, Wolf M, Herman MJ, Norman A. Johanson Alumni Society/Drexel Alumni Research Foundation, Philadelphia, PA, 1/1/2017
  • "National Survey Results of Orthopedics Residents and Fellows Training in Documentation and Coding"
    Varacallo MA, Herman MJ, Norman A. Johanson Alumni Society/Drexel Alumni Research Foundation, Philadelphia, PA, 1/1/2016
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Lectures

  • "To bundle or not to bundle: relative cost burden and outcomes of returns to the Emergency Department in two orthopedic bundled payment models." 
    Philadelphia, PA - 1/1/2018
  • "National Survey of Orthopedic Resident Training in Documentation and Coding" 
    New Orleans, LA - 1/1/2018
  • "Costs Determinants in the 90-Day Management of Isolated Ankle Fractures at a Large Urban Academic Hospital" 
    Philadelphia, PA, 2017; New Orleans, LA, 2018 - 1/1/2017
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Other

Authored Content

  • Applying Your Past Experiences to Your Medical Training9/28/2018
  • Documentation and coding concepts while in residency9/14/2018
  • Should residents pursue a fellowship?9/5/2018
  • Owning the residency training process6/8/2018
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Press Mentions

  • Penn Highlands Healthcare Surgeon Pioneers Innovative ACL Surgery Offering Faster Recovery
    Penn Highlands Healthcare Surgeon Pioneers Innovative ACL Surgery Offering Faster RecoveryJanuary 29th, 2022
  • PHH Introduces 'Mako,' New Robotic Arm to Assist with Orthopedic Surgeries
    PHH Introduces 'Mako,' New Robotic Arm to Assist with Orthopedic SurgeriesSeptember 25th, 2020
  • Study Highlights Risk Factors for Increased Costs, Readmissions After Ankle Fracture Treatment
    Study Highlights Risk Factors for Increased Costs, Readmissions After Ankle Fracture TreatmentAugust 22nd, 2018
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Research History

  • Editor-In-ChiefOrthopedic Surgery publication division StatPearls, LLC2018 - Present
  • Editor-In-ChiefSports Medicine publication division StatPearls, LLC2018 - Present
  • Managing Board MemberStatPearls, LLC2018 - Present

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish, Italian

Hospital Affiliations

External Links

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