Dr. Matthew Thompson, M.D., is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, knee and shoulder surgery, as well as general orthopedics and fracture care. He completed medical school at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and then completed his orthopedic surgery residency at George Washington University in Washington, DC. He then completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery at the top-ranked Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City.
Dr. Matthew Thompson, M.D., is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, knee and shoulder surgery, as well as general orthopedics and fracture care. He completed medical school at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and then completed his orthopedic surgery residency at George Washington University in Washington, DC. He then completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery at the top-ranked Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City.
Dr. Matthew Thompson, M.D., is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, knee and shoulder surgery, as well as general orthopedics and fracture care.
He has served as an Assistant Team Physician for the New York Mets baseball team and provided team coverage for the Los Angeles Dodgers, and he serves as Head Team Physician for Frostburg State University. He has taught courses in sports medicine and shoulder surgery both locally and nationally and is Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
At the University of Kansas, he graduated with honors in Chemical Engineering and participated on the Track & Field team. He completed medical school at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and then completed his orthopedic surgery residency at George Washington University in Washington, DC. He then completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery at the top-ranked Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City.
In addition to treating sports injuries and general orthopedic issues in patients of all ages, he specializes in shoulder replacement and complex injuries of the shoulder, elbow, and knee. His research interests and publications include anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in young athletes, shoulder dislocations, hip biomechanics, and athletic injuries, and baseball-specific orthopedic injuries. Dr. Thompson has also received Subspecialty Certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
A native of Kansas, Dr. Thompson enjoys outdoor sports, running, hiking, travel, and spending time with his wife and daughter.

He is very polite & respectful. He is ethical & sociable.
Dr. Thompson is compassionate, knowledgeable. and he is a professional at all times. He is a brilliant surgeon and the people love him and his office staff. His office staff is to be commended for their professionalism, their knowledge and how they make their patients feel! I could not be more happy with the whole entire organization. I would recommend them highly to anyone who is in need of an orthopedic doctor!
Dr Thompson was very knowledgeable, nice had a great bedside manner and took his time making sure I felt comfortable before our time was up. I have full confidence in Dr Thompson and his ability to handle my health needs.
He is so professional. The best doctor I’ve seen in a long time very happy with my surgery and how everything went.
Very friendly and professional
Extremely kind thoughtful
He is a outstanding doctor
Dr Thompson was very good with my arm. He is very knowledgeable and really explained everything well. Thank you!
Excellent bedside manner. Dr Thompson is kind and considerate and took his time to explain my options to me. I will have surgery with him soon.
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