Dr. Matthew Mai, M.D., is a board-certified Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in comprehensive hip surgery and hip preservation. He earned his medical degree from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Southern Illinois University. A graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, he served multiple tours of duty in Afghanistan and Malawi. He specializes in advanced hip arthroscopy and anterior total hip arthroplasty.
Dr. Matthew Mai, M.D., is a board-certified Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in comprehensive hip surgery and hip preservation. He earned his medical degree from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Southern Illinois University. A graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, he served multiple tours of duty in Afghanistan and Malawi. He specializes in advanced hip arthroscopy and anterior total hip arthroplasty.
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Best hip surgeon in town
(5 days ago)
Aug-2026
I will only see Dr. Mai. He is Awesome and his staff is efficient & friendly. Dr. Mai did an excellent work on my left hip replacement!
(6 days ago)
Aug-2026
Dr Mai took the time to explain everything and answered all my questions!!
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Visited today for my 2-week post-op appointment. He truly is a miracle worker. I am feeling stronger each day. I appreciate you more than I can express.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
So goood!
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
You guys are the best, thank you all
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
I was pleasantly surprised at the efficiency and professionalism of Dr. Mai during my initial appointment.
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Dr Mai is an amazing doctor and is a focused, no-nonsense expert. There is no one else in the world that I would want to take care of my hip problem than him. His Staff is exceptional also. Thank you, Dr Mai.
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Doctor Mai Matthew showed me why I wasn't walking🚶♀️ yet,from my fall on December 2025 why I need to have surgery done a 2nd time to correct what needs to be done to walk again.
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Felt he should’ve introduced himself to us when he saw us for surgery. He was not rude and answered all of our questions, but you should always introduce yourself with your name otherwise very pleasant.!!0
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
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1040 Gulf Breeze Pkwy Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
North Florida Bone & Joint Specialists - Gulf Breeze office
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Dr. Matthew Mai, M.D., is a board-certified Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in comprehensive hip surgery. He treats musculoskeletal conditions of the hip resulting from development, injury, overuse, and arthritis. He specializes in advanced hip arthroscopy for ischiofemoral impingement, femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), labral tears, hip preservation, and anterior total hip arthroplasty. Dr. Mai is internationally recognized in the hip arthroscopy community and teaches hip arthroscopy courses across the country alongside other leaders in the field.
He began his academic career at the United States Air Force Academy before earning his medical degree from the Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. He completed his General Surgery internship at the Iowa Health System and his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at Southern Illinois University and Affiliated Hospitals.
After becoming an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Mai served two tours of duty in Afghanistan and one in Malawi. He spent the last eight years of his military career stationed at Eglin Air Force Base and Hurlburt Field. During his time in the Air Force, Dr. Mai received numerous commendations for his service to our country and developed his passion for hip preservation.
Best hip surgeon in town
I will only see Dr. Mai. He is Awesome and his staff is efficient & friendly. Dr. Mai did an excellent work on my left hip replacement!
Dr Mai took the time to explain everything and answered all my questions!!
Visited today for my 2-week post-op appointment. He truly is a miracle worker. I am feeling stronger each day. I appreciate you more than I can express.
So goood!
You guys are the best, thank you all
I was pleasantly surprised at the efficiency and professionalism of Dr. Mai during my initial appointment.
Dr Mai is an amazing doctor and is a focused, no-nonsense expert. There is no one else in the world that I would want to take care of my hip problem than him. His Staff is exceptional also. Thank you, Dr Mai.
Doctor Mai Matthew showed me why I wasn't walking🚶♀️ yet,from my fall on December 2025 why I need to have surgery done a 2nd time to correct what needs to be done to walk again.
Felt he should’ve introduced himself to us when he saw us for surgery. He was not rude and answered all of our questions, but you should always introduce yourself with your name otherwise very pleasant.!!0