Orthopedics: General Orthopedics, Neck, Spine, Hip, Hand, and Sports Medicine
Sioux Falls, SD
Most recent review: 1 week ago
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4.8
701 Ratings
255 Comments
Dr. Matthew K. Wingate is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in orthopedic spine surgery. Dr. Wingate specializes in neck and back pain, degenerative disc disease, neck and back arthritis, disc herniations of the neck and back, spinal slip (instability), neck and back fractures, pediatric and adult scoliosis.
Dr. Matthew K. Wingate is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in orthopedic spine surgery. Dr. Wingate specializes in neck and back pain, degenerative disc disease, neck and back arthritis, disc herniations of the neck and back, spinal slip (instability), neck and back fractures, pediatric and adult scoliosis.
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He is the best! Great surgeon !
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
He is very personable and explained things so well. He listens very well too as to my pain level and my activity level. I recommend him to my friends and family with back pain
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Great doctor!
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Dr. Wingate is the kindest, most caring doctor I have had the joy of taking care of me. He truly cares about his patients and is an excellent surgeon. I would send anyone in my family to him.
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Honesty and sense of humor
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Honestly, Wingate made me feel like I was wasting his time. Wham-bam, go see pain management, very perfunctory.
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Great
(2 months ago)
Oct-2025
Very informative and honest
(3 months ago)
Oct-2025
So happy he was not quick to rush into surgery.
Happy he did not want to surgery right away.
(3 months ago)
Oct-2025
He seems to know his stuff but did not listen well. I am not impressed with his preliminary thoughts on my condition which were frankly, not of much use. He prescribed medication and sent me on my way with no recommendation options for self care, conditioning or referral. Not overly warm and fuzzy. His nurse was a ditz.
(3 months ago)
Oct-2025
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(Old Main Office) Sioux Falls
From Dr. Wingate I love to fix things! From an early age, I was very involved in athletic activities and with those activities came injuries. I vividly remember breaking my foot on my tenth birthday. I became a member of the OI family (known by a different name at that time) at a young age. I recall seeing Dr. Zoellner and Craig Steinborn who placed me into a cast and helped get me on the road to recovery.
My interest in putting things back together, combined with my love for the operating room, helped me choose the specialty of orthopedics. No other specialty affords you the opportunity to get people back on their feet and back to the activities they love and enjoy like the specialty of orthopedic surgery. Completing a prestigious fellowship in complex spinal reconstruction allows me to help patients with any spine condition—simple or complex, big or small. I also had extensive training in non-surgical treatment of spine conditions and patients can expect that I will exhaust non-surgical options before recommending a surgical fix.
The single most important philosophy in my practice is to treat my patients like I would want my family members to be treated. I strive to provide the highest level of compassion and thoughtfulness to each and every patient who comes through my door. I understand the importance of listening to my patients. Everyone has a story to tell. Each person is treated with the utmost respect whether they need reassurance and non-surgical treatment for a minor back strain or major spine reconstructive surgery. I am very proud to say that if a patient eventually requires a surgical procedure, they can rest assured that my PA and I will see them every day in the hospital to make sure their surgical course goes smoothly.
About Dr. Wingate Dr. Wingate specializes in orthopedic spine surgery. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency (five years) and then went on to complete an additional full year of only spine surgery. He is experienced in pediatric and adult spine surgery. Dr. Wingate specializes in neck and back pain, degenerative disc disease, neck and back arthritis, disc herniations of the neck and back, spinal slip (instability), neck and back fractures, pediatric and adult scoliosis. He received extensive training in the use of the cervical (neck) disc replacement.
In addition to spine surgery, he also sees patients for general orthopedic needs—arthritis of the joints in the upper and lower extremities; pediatric and adult fractures of the arms, hips, legs, ankles; sports related injuries and tendonitis just to name a few. He is happy to evaluate any patient with symptoms related to muscles, bones and joints!
When not seeing patients, Dr. Wingate spends nights and weekends at the soccer and football fields and dance and ballet studios with his wife and three children. When time permits, they love spending time outdoors camping, hiking, fishing, and hunting. They recently added a four-legged hunting dog named Sunny to their family. In addition, Dr. Wingate thoroughly enjoys coaching soccer, tee ball, baseball, and football for his kids’ teams and he and his wife volunteer for the Sioux Falls Catholic Schools in various capacities.
SPECIALTIES Comprehensive spine care and surgery Degenerative conditions of the spine Scoliosis and spine deformity Cervical disc replacement Non-surgical spine care General orthopedics Fracture care (surgical and non-surgical) Carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel Sports medicine
He is the best! Great surgeon !
He is very personable and explained things so well. He listens very well too as to my pain level and my activity level. I recommend him to my friends and family with back pain
Great doctor!
Dr. Wingate is the kindest, most caring doctor I have had the joy of taking care of me. He truly cares about his patients and is an excellent surgeon. I would send anyone in my family to him.
Honesty and sense of humor
Honestly, Wingate made me feel like I was wasting his time. Wham-bam, go see pain management, very perfunctory.
Great
Very informative and honest
So happy he was not quick to rush into surgery. Happy he did not want to surgery right away.
He seems to know his stuff but did not listen well. I am not impressed with his preliminary thoughts on my condition which were frankly, not of much use. He prescribed medication and sent me on my way with no recommendation options for self care, conditioning or referral. Not overly warm and fuzzy. His nurse was a ditz.