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Dr. Matthew Christian

Matthew Christian, MD is an orthopaedic surgeon with specialized fellowship training in foot and ankle disorders. Dr. Christian’s primary interests include orthopaedic foot and ankle sports medicine, ankle arthroplasty/joint replacement, and foot reconstruction. He has a unique background in the treatment of arthritis, limb salvage, deformity, length discrepancies, and pediatric foot and ankle issues. In addition, Dr. Christian specializes in orthopaedic trauma.

During his residency at University of Maryland Medical Center/R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, Maryland, Dr. Christian provided Sports Medicine coverage to the varsity sports teams at The University of Maryland, College Park, as well as numerous Maryland high schools. He received training in pediatric orthopaedics at both the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center and the University of Maryland Children’s Hospital. In addition, he received training in congenital and post-traumatic limb deformity at the Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopaedics International Center for Limb Lengthening. Dr. Christian then completed a one-year Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Fellowship at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, covering all aspects of foot and ankle reconstruction, conditions, injury and trauma care.

In his leisure time, Dr. Christian enjoys spending time with his wife, Kaci, and his three children. He enjoys the outdoors, running, and is a competitive racquet sport player.

Testimonials

What Patients Are Saying

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Dr. Christian and his Physicians Assistant were very helpful in diagnosing and addressing question and concerns about my recent plantar fascia rupture.

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June 24, 2025

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Dr. Christian walked me through the procedure and ensured that I understood all of my options. I felt I was a part of my treatment planning and was comfortable with the decisions around my care at all times. When it came to my surgery I already felt comfortable with Dr. Christian and his team and trusted them with my care. I am deeply grateful for the level of compassion demonstrated by the entire team on the day of my surgery and all of the appointments leading up to it. Compassionate care makes all the difference when your health is in another person’s hands. I have and will continue to recommend this Dr. and his team to anyone needing orthopedic surgery.

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June 19, 2025

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He was very attentive and actually held my foot. Staff was very good and all went very efficiently.

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June 3, 2025

Certifications & Accreditations

Provider Background

Medical School
  • University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
Fellowship
  • Institute for Foot and Ankle Reconstruction at Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore, MD
Residency
  • University of Maryland Medical Center/R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, Baltimore, MD
Affiliations
  • American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • American Orthopaedic Association – Emerging Leadership Program
  • Orthopaedic Trauma Association
  • Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honors Medical Society
  • American Medical Association
  • Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation

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