25 Sep Welcome Matt Anderson, M.D. to the Bone and Joint Institute Team

_{Originally published in the Williamson Herald} –

Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee recently announced the addition of sports medicine surgeon Matthew Anderson, M.D. He joins Bone and Joint Institute following his recent completion of Fellowship Training at The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado. 

“We are excited to welcome another sports medicine surgeon to our growing team at Bone and Joint Institute,” said Scott Arthur, M.D. “Dr. Anderson has experience working with athletes — young and old — that will be a great addition to our community.”

Originally from San Diego, California, Anderson attended Duke University where he played varsity football and lacrosse, winning the NCAA national championship in lacrosse and the Elite 90 Award during his senior year. Anderson graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biological Anthropology and Anatomy.

Anderson went on to attend the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and graduated with AOA Honors and Distinction in Research. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Columbia University Medical Center. There he developed a passion for sports medicine through assisting with the New York Yankees, providing physician team coverage for Columbia University, Manhattan College, and several local high schools, and serving on the AOSSM Team Physician and Athlete Advocacy Committee. 

He has produced numerous journal articles and book chapters related to ACL reconstruction, UCL reconstruction (Tommy John surgery), shoulder instability, and shoulder replacement. He also conducted research related to complex meniscus tears and shoulder instability.  While at The Steadman Clinic, he served as a team physician for the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL), U.S. Ski & Snowboard, and Battle Mountain High School. 

Anderson currently serves as a team physician for Franklin High School, the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL), and U.S. Ski & Snowboard. 

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