Dr. Matthew H Griffith MD
Orthopedist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
21475 Ridgetop Cir Suite 150 Sterling VA, 20166About
Dr. Matthew Griffith is focused on the non-operative and surgical treatment of patients with sports injuries and disorders of the shoulder, upper extremity and knee. Dr. Griffith attended Duke University for his undergraduate education and received his M.D. from the University of Oklahoma. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery (Cornell University) in New York City. Subsequently, he received fellowship training in sports medicine and shoulder surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital (Harvard University) where he served as an assistant team physician for the New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox and Boston Bruins. In addition to his work at Arthritis & Sports, Dr. Griffith is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. Dr. Griffith is dedicated to caring for athletes in the area and is currently team physician for the Potomac Falls Panthers and Park View Patriots high school football teams.
Education and Training
University of Oklahoma Medical Degree 2002
Hospital for Special Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery Residency 2007
Harvard University Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA Orthopaedic Surgery – Sports Medicine Fellowship 2008
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Surgical treatment of pediatric femoral shaft fractures.
- Complete exposure of the articular surface for fixation of patellar fractures.
- Helical plating of the proximal humerus.
- Osteoporosis and skeletal fractures.
- Arthroscopic versus open distal clavicle excision: a comparative assessment at intermediate-term follow-up.
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Top Doctor 2015 Northern Virginia Magazine
- Top Doctor 2016 Northern Virginia Magazine
- Top Doctor 2017 Northern Virginia Magazine
- Top Doctor 2018 Northern Virginia Magazine
- Top Doctor 2012 Castle Connolly
- Top Doctor 2013 Castle Connolly
- Top Doctor 2014 Castle Connolly
- Best of Loudoun Reader's Choice 2015 Leesburg Today
- Top Orthopedists of America 2013 Consumer Research Council
- 2007 Board Eligible, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Treatments
- Trigger Finger
- Torn Meniscus
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Osteoarthritis
- Frozen Shoulder
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Tennis Elbow
Fellowships
- Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine, Harvard University Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA United States 2008
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