David M Matson
Expertise in
4
conditions
Expertise in
4
conditions
Summit Orthopedics
146 Lake St N, Second Floor, 
Forest Lake, MN 

Overview

A Mankato, Minnesota, native, Summit hand and upper extremity surgeon David Matson, M.D., After graduating summa cum laude with a degree in chemistry and biomedical studies from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota. He completed medical school and residency training in orthopedic surgery at the University of Minnesota Medical School. He then completed a hand and upper extremity fellowship at Vanderbilt University in Nashville. As an upper extremity specialist, Dr. Matson was drawn to the variety and complexity of problems he encountered in clinic and the operating room, including everything from microsurgery to fracture care, nerve surgery, and joint replacements. When Dr. Matson was 11, his family moved to Kenya, where his father worked at Kijabe Hospital. This was the first of multiple trips to Kenya. Dr. Matson also spent time working in Ecuador and Honduras during his residency.

Dr. M Matson is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tennis Elbow, Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Tendinitis.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

University Of Minnesota Medical School

Residency

University of Minnesota

Specialties

Hand Surgery

Licenses

Hand Surgery in MN

Board Certifications

Board Eligible - American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS)

Fellowships

Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship, Vanderbilt University

Hospital Affiliations

M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Group Health Cooperative
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health Net

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HealthPartners
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Northern Plains Alliance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Security Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Summit Orthopedics
146 Lake St N, Second Floor, Forest Lake, MN 55025
Other Locations
Summit Orthopedics
3580 Arcade Street, Floor 1, Vadnais Heights, MN 55127
Summit Orthopedics
2090 Woodwinds Drive, Check Directory For Floor, Woodbury, MN 55125

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. David M Matson

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You can book an appointment with Dr. David M Matson by calling their office at 651-968-5201. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. David M Matson a top-rated expert for Tennis Elbow?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David M Matson is classified as an Advanced expert for Tennis Elbow, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. David M Matson specialize in?

While Dr. David M Matson is a Hand Surgery, they have specific expertise in Tennis Elbow, Rhizarthrosis, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hand Surgery.

Does Dr. David M Matson participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. David M Matson has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Tennis Elbow. You can view a list of Dr. David M Matson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. David M Matson accept my insurance?

Dr. David M Matson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 651-968-5201 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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