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Matthew P. Abdel, M.D.

  1. Orthopedic Surgeon
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Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

Matthew P. Abdel, M.D., is the Chair of the Surgical and Procedural Practice at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Andrew A. and Mary S. Sugg Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, and Consultant of Adult Reconstruction in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Given his surgical expertise in periprosthetic joint infections, Dr. Abdel also has a joint appointment in the Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine. His clinical focus includes:

  • Revision total hip arthroplasties
  • Revision total knee arthroplasties
  • Periprosthetic joint infections
  • Periprosthetic fractures
  • Complex oncologic reconstructions around the hip and knee
  • Primary total hip arthroplasties
  • Primary total knee arthroplasties

In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Abdel is active in research and education, providing mentorship to surgical residents and fellows. He authors expert content and publishes in high-impact scientific journals. Dr. Abdel is in the Presidential Line of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS), and is on the Boards of Directors of the Hip Society, International Orthopedic and Education Network (IOEN), and Mid-America Orthopedic Association. Dr. Abdel recently served on the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the highest professional body of orthopedic surgery in the world.

  1. Arthritis
  2. Hip dysplasia
  3. Infection
  4. Osteoarthritis
  5. Periprosthetic fracture
  1. Hip fracture surgery
  2. Hip replacement
  3. Hip replacement revision
  4. Hip surgery
  5. Knee reconstruction
  6. Knee replacement
  • Primary total hip replacements
  • Primary total knee replacements
  • Revision total hip replacements
  • Revision total knee replacements
  • Infected total hip and knee replacements
  • Developmental dysplasia of the hip
  • Periprosthetic fractures
  • Complex tumor reconstruction of the hip and knee
  • Unicompartmental (partial) knee replacements
  1. 2022
    Certificate - Authentic Leadership DevelopmentHarvard Business School
  2. 2017
    Fellow - Insall Traveling Fellow, North America, USA and CanadaThe Knee Society
  3. 2014
    Fellow - Advanced Hip Reconstructive SurgeryEuropean Fellowship in Hip Reconstruction (England, France, Germany, & Italy), M. E. Muller Foundation of North America
  4. 2013
    Fellow - Adult Hip and Knee ReconstructionHospital for Special Surgery, Cornell University Medical College
  5. 2012
    ResidentOrthopedic Surgery, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  6. 2012
    Master of Science - Biomedical Sciences of Orthopedic Surgery (Thesis and research advisor: Bernard F. Morrey, MD)Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  7. 2012
    Chief Resident - Orthopedic SurgeryMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  8. 2011
    Resident - Orthopedic SurgeryMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  9. 2008
    Internship - Orthopedic SurgeryMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  10. 2007
    MD - Doctor of Medicine (Honors in Research and AOA)University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
  11. 2003
    BS - Biochemistry and Business Management (Valedictorian, Summa Cum Laude with Highest Honors)University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Certifications

  1. 2016
    Orthopedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards and honors

  1. 2024
    The Knee Society’s 2024 Chitranjan S. Ranawat, M.D. AwardKnee Society
  2. 2023
    2023 Frank Stinchfield Hip Society Scientific AwardThe Hip Society
  3. 2023
    John N. Insall M.D. Award PaperThe Knee Society
  4. 2022
    $75,000 Precision Medicine Award Mayo Clinic CCaTS and Kogod Aging Center
  5. 2022
    John N. Insall M.D. Award PaperThe Knee Society
  6. 2022
    The Hip Society’s 2022 Frank Stinchfield AwardHip Society Award paper
  7. 2021
    Larry Dorr Gold Medal AwardMAST8 Meeting
  8. 2021
    Andrew A. and Mary S. Sugg Professor of Orthopedic SurgeryNamed Professorship Committee - Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic Committees
  9. 2020
    AAHKS Lawrence D. Dorr Surgical Techniques and Technologies 2020 Award "Using Big Heads and Small Acetabular Components with Highly Cross-Linked Polyethylene in THA: Is it Safe?"American Association for Hip and Knee Surgeons
  10. 2019
    AAHKS Lawrence D. Dorr Surgical Techniques and Technologies 2019 Award American Association for Hip and Knee Surgeons
  11. 2019
    Mid-America Orthopedic Association Edward D. Henderson, M.D. 2019 AwardMid-America Orthopaedic Association
  12. 2019
    Mid-America Orthopedic Association 2019 Poster AwardMid-America Orthopaedic Association
  13. 2019
    Mark B Coventry 2019 AwardKnee Society
  14. 2019
    Edward D. Henderson, M.D. 2019 AwardMid-America Orthopaedic Association
  15. 2018
    Lawrence D. Dorr Surgical Techniques and Technologies 2018 AwardAmerican Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
  16. 2017
    2017 Hip Society Otto Aufranc AwardHip Society
  17. 2015
    AOA Top Poster AwardAmerican Orthopaedic Association (AOA)
  18. 2015
    Leaders in Total Joint Replacement: Generation Next 2015Orthopedics Today
  19. 2014
    Physician in Training Award Nominee for paper, Characterization of Periprosthetic Femur Fractures in 32,644 Primary Total Hip ArthroplastiesMid-America Orthopaedic Association
  20. 2014
    New Investigator Research Award (NIRA) Nominee Award for paper - Characterization of Periprosthetic Femur Fractures in 32,644 Primary Total Hip ArthroplastiesOrthopaedic Research Society (ORS)
  21. 2014
    2014 Knee Society Coventry Award for paper, At 5 Years Trabecular Metal Tibias Were Durable and Reliable in TKA: A randomized clinical trialKnee Society
  22. 2014
    Travel Award in Orthopaedic Research TranslationORS/OREF
  23. 2013
    Excellence in Clinical Research AwardHospital for Special Surgery
  24. 2012
    OMeGA Fellowship Grant AwardHospital for Special Surgery
  25. 2012
    Coventry Best Clinical Research AwardDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery
  26. 2012
    Chief Resident Outstanding Clinician AwardDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery
  27. 2012
    Hoover Chief Resident AwardDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery
  28. 2011
    OREF Best Poster AwardMinnesota Orthopaedic Society
  29. 2011
    OREF Best Poster AwardMid-America Orthopaedic Association
  30. 2011
    Comprehensive Fracture Course ScholarshipOrthopedic Trauma Association
  31. 2011
    Philip M. Abdel Memorial ScholarshipUniversity of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, UW Foundation
  32. 2010
    OREF Best Resident Research AwardMinnesota Orthopaedic Society
  33. 2010
    Coventry Best Clinical Research AwardDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery
  34. 2010
    Patrick J. Kelly Basic Science Research AwardDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery
  35. 2010
    Faculty Basic Science Research AwardDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery
  36. 2010
    AwardWho's Who Among Executives & Professionals in Research, Medicine, & Healthcare
  37. 2009
    OREF Best Resident Research AwardMinnesota Orthopaedic Society
  38. 2009
    Top Abstract AwardMusculoskeletal Tumor Society
  39. 2009
    Faculty Basic Science Research AwardDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery
  40. 2009
    Grant RecipientSynthes AO Basic Principle Course
  41. 2009
    Junior Resident Course ScholarshipArthroscopy Association of North America
  42. 2008
    Patrick J. Kelly Basic Science Research AwardDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery
  43. 2008
    Faculty Basic Science Research AwardDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery
  44. 2007
    Lewis E. and Edith Phillips Academic ScholarshipSchool of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin, Madison
  45. 2007
    Student Leadership and Service Book AwardSchool of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin, Madison
  46. 2007
    Senior InducteeGold Humanism Honor Society
  47. 2007
    2007 Honors in Research Senior ThesisSchool of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin, Madison
  48. 2007
    Morrey-Abdel Class of 2007 Excellence in Orthopedic Surgery AwardUniversity of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, UW Foundation
  49. 2006
    Visiting Medical Student Clerkship ScholarshipMayo Clinic
  50. 2006
    Dr. Everett Carl Burgess Surgery AwardSchool of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin, Madison
  51. 2006
    Abdel-Morrey Orthopedic Surgery AwardUniversity of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, UW Foundation
  52. 2003
    Full Academic ScholarshipSchool of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin, Madison
  53. 2003
    Zander Award for Outstanding LeadershipUniversity of Minnesota
  54. 2003
    National ScholarCoca-Cola
  55. 2003
    Alumni Association Leadership AwardUniversity of Minnesota
  56. 2003
    President Bruinink's Student Leadership and Service AwardUniversity of Minnesota
  57. 2003
    Academic Scholarship AwardUniversity of Wisconsin Medical School
  58. 2002
    Featured Scholar in Frontiers MagazineUniversity of Minnesota
  59. 2002
    Biological Sciences Alumni Merit ScholarUniversity of Minnesota
  60. 2002
    President Yudof's Student Leadership and Service AwardUniversity of Minnesota
  61. 2001
    Harold P. Morris Biochemistry ScholarshipUniversity of Minnesota
  62. 2001
    Bob Monico Leadership Award and ScholarshipUniversity of Minnesota
  63. 2000
    University and U2000 ScholarUniversity of Minnesota
  64. 2000
    Student Athlete AwardUniversity of Minnesota
  65. 2000
    Minnesota Technology Award WinnerState of Minnesota
  66. 2000
    Tylenol ScholarTylenol Brand
  67. 2000
    Ford Motor ScholarshipFord Motor

Professional memberships

  1. 2026
    ChairThe Knee Society, Program Committee
  2. 2026
    MemberThe Knee Society, Executive Board of Directors
  3. 2024 - present
    Chair and ChiefSurgical and Procedural Committee
  4. 2024 - present
    ChairMayo Clinic Surgical Executive Committee
  5. 2024 - present
    ChairMayo Clinic Surgical Leadership
  6. 2024 - present
    ChairMayo Clinic Surgical Administrators Group (SAG)
  7. 2024 - present
    ChairMayo Clinic Surgical and Procedural Huddle
  8. 2024 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Midwest Clinical Practice Executive Committee (CPC Exec)
  9. 2024 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Midwest Clinical Practice Committee (CPC)
  10. 2023
    ChairIOEN Rochester Revision Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Course
  11. 2023 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Operations Coordinating Group
  12. 2023 - present
    MemberHospital Practice Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  13. 2023
    Co - ChairIOEN Technology and Outpatient Course
  14. 2023
    Pre-Course ChairMid-America Orthopedic Association 2023
  15. 2023 - 2027
    MemberThe Knee Society, Program Committee
  16. 2023 - 2025
    Member at LargeBoard of Directors, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
  17. 2023 - present
    Diversity MentorMayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
  18. 2023 - present
    MemberInternational Hip Society
  19. 2023 - present
    MemberTwentieth Century Orthopedic Association
  20. 2022 - present
    MemberDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Recruitment Committee
  21. 2022 - present
    ChairDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, SAC to Consultant Advancement Committee
  22. 2022
    ChairICJR Revision Hip and Knee Arthroplasty 2022 Meeting
  23. 2022 - present
    MemberThe Hip Society, DEI Committee
  24. 2022 - present
    Active MemberRuth Jackson Orthopedic Society
  25. 2021
    ChairICJR Revision Hip and Knee Arthroplasty 2021 Meeting
  26. 2021 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Research Committee
  27. 2021 - present
    MemberThe Hip Society, Membership Committee
  28. 2020 - present
    ChairMayo Clinic Orthopedic Research Committee (ORC)
  29. 2020 - present
    ChairMayo Clinic Orthopedic Research Executive Committee (OREC)
  30. 2020 - present
    MemberExecutive Committee, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
  31. 2020 - 2021
    PresidentMinnesota Orthopedic Society
  32. 2020 - present
    Advisory Committee MemberCurrent Concepts in Joint Replacement (CCJR)
  33. 2020 - present
    Board of DirectorsAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  34. 2020 - present
    MemberThe Hip Society
  35. 2019
    ChairICJR Revision Hip and Knee Arthroplasty 2019 Meeting
  36. 2019 - 2020
    President ElectMinnesota Orthopedic Society
  37. 2019 - present
    MemberInterurban Orthopaedic Society
  38. 2019 - present
    MemberThe Knee Society
  39. 2018 - present
    Chair2018 Annual Meeting, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
  40. 2018 - present
    ReviewerOrthopaedic Research and Education Foundation
  41. 2018
    ChairAORecon: Periprosthetic Fractures and Infections
  42. 2018
    ChairICJR Revision Hip and Knee Arthroplasty 2018 Meeting
  43. 2018 - 2019
    SecretaryMinnesota Orthopedic Society
  44. 2018 - present
    MemberProgram Committee, 2018 Annual Meeting, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
  45. 2018 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Adult Reconstruction ICL Committee
  46. 2017 - present
    MemberEuropean Knee Society; Publication Subcommittee
  47. 2017 - 2018
    TreasurerMinnesota Orthopedic Society
  48. 2017 - present
    Co-ChairMayo Clinic Orthopedic Surgery and Anesthesiology Surgical Efficiency (OASIS)
  49. 2016
    Co-ChairAORecon; Principles of Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty 2016 Meeting
  50. 2016
    Abstract Reviewer2016 Annual Meeting, Orthopedic Research Society
  51. 2016 - present
    Active MemberMayo Clinic Orthopedic Research Executive Committee (OREC)
  52. 2016 - present
    Active MemberMayo Clinic Orthopedic Research Committee (ORC)
  53. 2016 - present
    Fellow MemberAmerican Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
  54. 2016 - present
    MemberResearch Committee, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
  55. 2016 - present
    MemberProgram Committee, 2016 Annual Meeting, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
  56. 2016 - present
    MemberEuropean Knee Society
  57. 2016 - present
    ChairWeb Education Committee, International Congress for Joint Reconstruction
  58. 2016 - present
    Executive Board MemberInternational Congress for Joint Reconstruction
  59. 2016 - present
    Education Committee ChairInternational Congress for Joint Reconstruction
  60. 2015 - present
    MemberMusculoskeletal Infection Society
  61. 2015
    MemberEducation Committee, Mid-America Orthopaedic Association
  62. 2015 - 2017
    Board of DirectorsMedical Services Review Board, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
  63. 2015
    Abstract Reviewer2015 Annual Meeting, Orthopedic Research Society
  64. 2015
    Abstract Reviewer2015 Annual Meeting, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
  65. 2015 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic RMC, Master Planning Committee
  66. 2015 - present
    MemberMinnesota Department of Labor and Industry
  67. 2014 - 2021
    MemberBoard of Directors, Minnesota Orthopaedic Society
  68. 2014 - 2015
    Co-Chair2015 Annual Meeting, Minnesota Orthopaedic Society
  69. 2014
    Abstract Reviewer2014 Annual Meeting, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
  70. 2014 - present
    MemberEuropean Hip Society
  71. 2013 - present
    MemberJ. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society
  72. 2013 - present
    LeadBone and Joint Journal, Research Specialty Channel
  73. 2012 - present
    Fellow MemberInternational Congress for Joint Reconstruction
  74. 2012 - present
    MemberABOS/ACGME Adult Reconstruction Fellowship Milestones Committee
  75. 2012 - present
    MemberRanawat Fellowship Club
  76. 2011 - present
    MemberEmerging Leader, American Orthopaedic Association
  77. 2010 - present
    Full MemberMid-America Orthopaedic Association
  78. 2009 - 2012
    Resident MemberMusculoskeletal Tumor Society
  79. 2008 - 2011
    MemberMayo Graduate Medical Education Committee in Surgery and Surgical Specialties
  80. 2008 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Orthopedic Surgery Education Committee
  81. 2008 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Orthopedic Research Review Committee
  82. 2008 - present
    MemberOrthopedic Research Society
  83. 2008 - present
    MemberMinnesota Orthopaedic Society
  84. 2007 - present
    MemberMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  85. 2007 - present
    Fellow MemberAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  86. 2007 - present
    MemberWisconsin Medical Alumni Association
  87. 2007 - present
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  88. 2007 - present
    MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association
  89. 2007 - present
    MemberAlpha Omega Alpha
  90. 2003 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association

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