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.

Very friendly staff. Doc is top notch with a great personality. The X-Ray lady was great!
This was my first visit with Dr. Thompson. My husband is one of his patients and he recommended him highly. Dr. Thompson was very respectful and courteous. The office was extremely busy and he thanked me for my patience. I appreciated his thoughtfulness of my time which goes a long way. He was able to diagnosis my condition based on X-rays taken onsite and symptoms I described. His treatment plan was on point and very reasonable. Dr. Thompson is skilled and treats his patients with care. I was thoroughly pleased.
Dr.Thompson is an excellent Doctor. Always smile, humble and knows his job.
Dr Thompson is the BEST! I recommend him to anyone who’s looking for the best Orthopedic Doctor in the DMV go to him.
Very nice and professional doctor! He is very knowledgeable about my situation and he goes above and beyond to make you feel comfortable.
Dr. Thompson walked in and was very friendly asked how I was doing and did his assessment of my condition. The X-ray that was ordered was completed is such a quick fashion with results, it made going to the clinic very pleasant. I like his recommendation for what I should do to recover.
Very courteous, knowledgeable and helpful.
Very very nice Doctor. Listen to all my concerns and is really caring to his patients! 5 ⭐️ DEFINITELY!
Dr. Thompson takes the time to listen. He recommends least invasive measures while providing options to manage pain. He also provides helpful resources. Great personality
Quick fast and went straight to the point thank you