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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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OSS in general is absolutely fantastic. Dr.Ulmer sent me to Dr. Christian due to needing a specialist in ankles. Dr. Christian and his team/ staff were amazing. They were very polite, helpful, understanding, knowledgeable and listened to me and provided answers, advice or guidance whenever I needed it. I highly recommend this doctor, his team and staff.

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December 23, 2021

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Dr. Christian, his team and staff are absolutely amazing. I needed him for my fractured ankle, he was with me throughout the whole process. Always had time for me, just to give advice, answers or even guidance. They all were very polite, helpful, understanding and always willing to listen to me.

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December 23, 2021

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I suffered a pilon fracture of my leg due to a horseback riding accident. Dr. Christian was my physician throughout treatment and healing. I am thrilled with the results. His care and expertise has allowed me to resume my life as if the accident never occurred.

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November 14, 2021

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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