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Spot Light Doctor of the Month
Marc F. Matarazzo, M.D.
Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery
Fellowship, Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgery Board Certified, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Matarazzo is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy. He has a strong interest in all sports-related injuries and is fellowship-trained in Sports Medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. While there, he served as Assistant Team Physician for the New York Jets and New York Islanders professional sports teams, as well as the Hofstra University and Hunter College Athletic Departments.
After earning his medical degree at Temple University School of Medicine, Dr. Matarazzo completed his General Surgery internship and Orthopedic Surgery residency at the Medical College of Pennsylvania and Hahnemann University, also in Philadelphia.
Dr. Matarazzo is an Active member of the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. He has extensive experience in Orthopedic research - winning an award for outstanding research related to ACL reconstruction.
He has lectured and presented both nationally and internationally on many topics in sports medicine including ACL Reconstruction, Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair, Achilles Tendon Repair, and Ligament Reconstruction of the Elbow.
Dr. Matarazzo is the director of our sports medicine department. He specializes in complex shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, and ankle injuries using minimally invasive techniques including smaller incisions and arthroscopy. He currently serves as the team physician for Palm Beach Atlantic University and Boynton Beach High School and he is a consultant for Prime Time Sports in Boca Raton. In addition, Dr. Matarazzo oversees the Rehabilitation department at the Orthopedic Center. Dr. Matarazzo has a very special interest in cartilage restoration and preservation. Dr. Matarazzo has been practicing Orthopedic Surgery since 2002.
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