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Matthew Diltz , M.D. Profile

Matthew Diltz , M.D. Director, Sports Medicine

Matthew Diltz Introduction

Introduction

Dr. Diltz discusses Sports Injuries in the NFL

It is important to sit down with the patient and determine their goals, then use the resources available to achieve an optimal result.

Matthew V. Diltz, M.D. is a board certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine. He is a native of Southern California. After graduating from the University of Southern California with a major in Sports Medicine and Exercise Physiology, he traveled to New Orleans to attend medical school at Tulane University. He returned for his residency at the University of California at Irvine. He completed his training at Boston Children’s Hospital — Harvard with a fellowship in Adult and Pediatric Sports Medicine.

Dr. Diltz has worked with athletes of all levels. He has served as team physician for Desert Hot Springs High School, Cathedral City High School, Xavier College Preparatory High School, College of the Desert, Northeastern University, and the Boston Ballet. He has received special training in hip arthroscopy and the treatment of complex ACL injuries. Dr. Diltz believes in an integrated approach to treatment of sports injuries, with the involvement of physical therapy and trainers. He is committed to providing the highest level of care to each and every individual that comes to his practice. “I believe it is important to sit down with the patient and determine their goals, then use the resources available to achieve an optimal result.”

Dr. Diltz remains involved in clinical research. Multiple articles are in preparation as well as book chapters for Operative Techniques in Pediatric Orthopedics. He continues to provide education to the community with lectures.

Memberships include American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy Association of North America, California Orthopedic Association and California Medical Association.

  • Director, Sports Medicine
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
    Medical School
  • University of California (Irvine)
    Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2003-2008
  • Children's Hospital (Boston)
    Fellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2008-2009
    • CMS Stage 1 EHR, 2012
    • CMS Stage 1 EHR, 2013
    • Hamstrings Autograft logo
      ACL Reconstruction with Hamstrings Autograft & Bucket Handle Lateral Meniscus Repair

      Hip Arthroscopic Labral Repair logo
      Hip Arthroscopic Labral Repair
    • (ACL) Reconstruction logo
      Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction

      Arthroscopic Procedures logo
      Arthroscopic Procedures In the Hip
    • Activity Level Degenerative logo
      Activity Level Degenerative Changes

      Knee Pain Relief - The Flip Flop Factor Video
      Quick Video Tip: Knee Pain Relief - The Flip Flop Factor
    • Hamstrings Autograft logo
      ACL Reconstruction with Hamstrings Autograft & Bucket Handle Lateral Meniscus Repair

      Hip Arthroscopic Labral Repair logo
      Hip Arthroscopic Labral Repair
    • (ACL) Reconstruction logo
      Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction

      Arthroscopic Procedures logo
      Arthroscopic Procedures In the Hip
    • Activity Level Degenerative logo
      Activity Level Degenerative Changes

      Knee Pain Relief - The Flip Flop Factor Video
      Quick Video Tip: Knee Pain Relief - The Flip Flop Factor
    • Hamstrings Autograft logo
      ACL Reconstruction with Hamstrings Autograft & Bucket Handle Lateral Meniscus Repair

      Hip Arthroscopic Labral Repair logo
      Hip Arthroscopic Labral Repair
    • (ACL) Reconstruction logo
      Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction

      Arthroscopic Procedures logo
      Arthroscopic Procedures In the Hip
    • Activity Level Degenerative logo
      Activity Level Degenerative Changes

      Knee Pain Relief - The Flip Flop Factor Video
      Quick Video Tip: Knee Pain Relief - The Flip Flop Factor

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    • American Society for surgery of the hand
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    • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons logo
    • American Society for surgery of the hand
    • American Medical Association logo
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