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Dr. Matzkin

Elizabeth Matzkin, MD, is Board Certified and fellowship trained Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital. She serves as the Chief of Women’s Sports Medicine and her clinical interests are focused on preventing and providing care for sports injuries. She performs minimally invasive arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery including ACL reconstruction, complex knee ligament reconstruction, meniscus repair, rotator cuff and labral surgery

former
physician

Duke University Men’s Football Team

Present
physician

U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team U.S. Paralympic Soccer Team U.S. Women’s National Hockey Team Stonehill College
  • Boston Magazine Top Doctor, 2020
  • Castle Connolly America's Top Doctors, 2020
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Dr. Matzkin's Speaking Engagements

In this video, Dr. Matzkin explains why female athletes are at greater risk for ACL injuries and how they may be prevented with proper training.
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • orthopaedic-sports-medicine
  • Tulane University School of Medicine

Chief of Women’s
Sports Medicine

Specialized Care for Female Athletes.

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Dr Matzkin is one of 6% of female Orthopaedic Surgeons in the United States. She is passionate about understanding sex differences in musculoskeletal medicine and in mentoring young females to pursue careers in orthopaedic surgery.

As the Chief of Women’s Sports Medicine, Dr Matzkin has developed a world-class and internationally renowned program. This program offers comprehensive multidisciplinary care for patients with sports injuries. She is committed to providing the highest quality of care to her patients, including competitive and recreational athletes. Her research allows her to provide top-notch, evidence based care to all her patients.

WHAT OUR PATIENTS ARE SAYING

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  • Over 15 years ago I was suffering from chronic Achilles tendonitis. After nearly two years of unsuccessful conservative treatment, my doctor recommended Dr.Matzkin to me. At the time I was in my 50s, sedentery due to pain and overweight. Dr. Matzkin did my surgery , and although it was a long reco...
    Paula Connor
  • Dr. Matzkin's office is outstanding. Her team is always efficient and running on time which is very important to me. I've never had to wait past my appointment time. Dr. Matzkin takes her time listening to your concerns before, day of, and after your surgery to make you feel comfortable. You can tel...
    Jayme Caruso
  • Dr. Matzkin and her team are simply the best. I was injured skiing on a Saturday, they were able to see me in a rush on Monday, got me in the safest and best pre-op & post op brace, and got me an MRI that day!!!! By the next day my surgery was scheduled. She was very thorough before, during and a...
    Rob Duffy
  • I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Matzkin. She was very thoughtful and thorough. Would highly recommend her.
    A Patient at Brigham and Women's Hospital
  • She is amazing and I feel I am in great hands
    A Patient at Brigham and Women's Hospital
Locations & Directions

Brigham and Women's Hospital,
Orthopaedic and Arthritis Center

60 Fenwood Road
2nd Floor
Hale Building for Transformative Medicine
Boston, MA 02115

Phone: (617) 732-5322

Fax: (617) 730-2815

Brigham and Women's/Mass General
Health Care Center at Foxborough

20 Patriot Place
Foxborough, MA 02035

Phone: (866) 378-9164

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