Dr. Matt Fournier is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, including traumatic and degenerative conditions of the shoulder, hip, and knee. While in training Dr. Fournier received the Hugh Smith Clinical Research Award as a result of his significant contributions to academic orthopedic surgery. After residency, Dr. Fournier chose to further his education with a one-year fellowship in sports medicine and winter trauma at the Lake Tahoe Orthopedic Institute.
Dr. Matt Fournier is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, including traumatic and degenerative conditions of the shoulder, hip, and knee. While in training Dr. Fournier received the Hugh Smith Clinical Research Award as a result of his significant contributions to academic orthopedic surgery. After residency, Dr. Fournier chose to further his education with a one-year fellowship in sports medicine and winter trauma at the Lake Tahoe Orthopedic Institute.
Dr. Matt Fournier is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, including traumatic and degenerative conditions of the shoulder, hip, and knee.
Dr. Fournier obtained his medical degree from the University of Washington as a part of the WWAMI medical education program, where he earned honors acknowledging his dedication to clinical education and community service. Dr. Fournier then underwent a rigorous orthopedic residency at the world-renowned Campbell Clinic in Memphis, Tennessee. The Campbell Clinic was the first orthopedic residency founded in the United States, and is the source of Campbell’s Operative Orthopedics, which is considered a definitive orthopedics textbook worldwide. While in training Dr. Fournier received the Hugh Smith Clinical Research Award as a result of his significant contributions to academic orthopedic surgery. After residency, Dr. Fournier chose to further his education with a one-year fellowship in sports medicine and winter trauma at the Lake Tahoe Orthopedic Institute. Dr. Fournier has authored numerous, peer-reviewed academic articles and has presented his work to regional, national, and international audiences.
In addition to numerous community sports teams, Dr. Fournier has had the opportunity to work with a number of collegiate and professional sports organizations, including:
Memphis Grizzlies (NBA)
Memphis Redbirds (AAA Baseball)
University of Memphis Tigers (NCAA Division I Athletics)
Rhodes College (NCAA Division III Athletics)
University of Nevada Wolf Pack (NCAA Division 1 Athletics)
US Ski and Snowboard Team
The Rock and Roll Marathon
Dr. Fournier was born and raised in Cheyenne and is a proud Wyoming Cowboy. He is excited to move back to Laramie with his wife, Abby, and two daughters, and looks forward to caring for patients from all over Wyoming.

Very good communication and very good Doctor.
Actually listened to me!! Refreshing
We like him. He’s down to earth. His appointments are also very efficient.
Wry easy to talk with and informative
Outstanding and very professional.
Always takes time to listen and evaluate the cause of pain. Works extremely hard to find options, solutions & encourage me on the road to recovery. Really appreciate all he does. Very congenial & compationate.
It was quick, easy, and everyone was friendly!
Always great, attentive, thorough and prompt.
Always a good experienc
Dr. Fournier is an excellent surgeon and did a great job with my hip replacement. Very caring, personable and reassuring.