Matthew Provencher, MD is one of the nation’s leading orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine physician. Dr. Provencher specializes in the surgical treatment and rehabilitation of acute and chronic knee and shoulder injuries. Dr. Provencher practices at The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado, and conducts research as a Principal Investigator at the renowned Steadman Philippon Research Institute (SPR
I). The research institute is aimed at innovation and improvement in patient care in the field of orthopedic sports medicine. Dr. Provencher previously served as the Chief of Sports Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, Visiting Professor at Harvard Medical School, and was the Head Team Physician and Medical Director of the New England Patriots, and Assistant Team Physician for the Boston Red Sox and Boston Bruins. He currently serves as Professor of Surgery & Orthopedics at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, and is the Department Head of Navy Orthopedics – San Diego Reserve. For the treatment of the shoulder, Dr. Provencher focuses on minimally invasive shoulder arthroscopy, rotator cuff repair, shoulder stabilization, biceps and SLAP disorders including tenodesis, shoulder replacements, joint restoration with biologics and cartilage. For the treatment of the knee, Dr. Provencher specializes on minimally invasive knee arthroscopy, knee ligament reconstruction, osteotomies, and cartilage restoration. Dr. Provencher graduated with highest honors from the United States Naval Academy, where he was appointed the Deputy Brigade Commander. He was Secretary of the Navy Distinguished Graduate, and was a First-Team All-American rower. He earned his medical degree with honors at Dartmouth Medical School and was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. Dr. Provencher is an active member of Arthroscopy Association of AANA, AOSSM, ISAKOS, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) and the International Cartilage Repair Society (ICRS). He was recently named one of the Top 28 Shoulder Surgeons in the United States and also one of the Top 28 Knee Surgeons in the United States by Orthopedics Today. He is also recognized by Becker’s Orthopedics as “One of 59 Great Orthopedic Surgeons”. His research includes over 200 peer-reviewed publications and articles, 148 chapters, and he has authored 5 textbooks.
