
Overview
Matthew B. Jaffe, M.D., is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. His specialties include sports medicine, knee arthroscopy, shoulder arthroscopy, fracture care, general orthopaedics, and total joint replacement surgery. Dr. Jaffe is fellowship trained in sports medicine.Dr. Jaffe is very active in his community and has served as Team Physician for many local area high schools and sporting events for the past several years. During his orthopaedic fellowship, Dr. Jaffe served as Assistant Team Physician to the Baltimore Ravens NFL football team as well as the University of Maryland Terrapins. He has experience caring for athletes at both the professional and recreational levels. In addition, his affiliation with the Shock Trauma Center has provided him with extensive experience in treating the patient with multiple ligament injuries as a result of high-energy orthopaedic trauma.
Dr. Jaffe is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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2976 Chapel Hill Road Suite 200, Douglasville, GA 30135
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Matthew B. Jaffe
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Matthew B. Jaffe?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Matthew B. Jaffe by calling their office at 770-949-8558. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Matthew B. Jaffe a top-rated expert for Osteoarthritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Matthew B. Jaffe is classified as an Advanced expert for Osteoarthritis, 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. Matthew B. Jaffe specialize in?
While Dr. Matthew B. Jaffe is a Sports Medicine, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, and Bursitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Sports Medicine.
Does Dr. Matthew B. Jaffe participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Matthew B. Jaffe has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteoarthritis. You can view a list of Dr. Matthew B. Jaffe's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Matthew B. Jaffe accept my insurance?
Dr. Matthew B. Jaffe accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 770-949-8558 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- BursitisDr. Jaffe isAdvanced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Frozen ShoulderDr. Jaffe isAdvanced. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Jaffe isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- SciaticaDr. Jaffe isAdvanced. Learn about Sciatica.
- SynovitisDr. Jaffe isAdvanced. Learn about Synovitis.
- TendinitisDr. Jaffe isAdvanced. Learn about Tendinitis.
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- Achilles Tendon RuptureDr. Jaffe isExperienced. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- Baker CystDr. Jaffe isExperienced. Learn about Baker Cyst.
- Caffey DiseaseDr. Jaffe isExperienced. Learn about Caffey Disease.
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Jaffe isExperienced. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Jaffe isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Common Peroneal Nerve DysfunctionDr. Jaffe isExperienced. Learn about Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction.


