Matthew Alan Pifer
Orthopedist
3601 W 13 Mile Rd Royal Oak MI, 48073Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Matthew Pifer is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Royal Oak, MI. Dr. Pifer specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Pifer tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Ashland University Biology and Chemistry 2002
Case Western Reserve School of Medicine Applied Anatomy 2005
Case Western Reserve School of Medicine Doctor of Medicine 2008
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- 2016
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Methylene ATP analogs as modulators of extracellular ATP metabolism and
- The GraftLink ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction: biomechanical comparison with the docking technique in both kinematics and failure tests.
- Matrix metalloproteinase content and activity in low-platelet, low-leukocyte and high-platelet, high-leukocyte platelet rich plasma (PRP) and the biologic response to PRP by human ligament fibroblasts.
- Clavicle stress fracture after reverse shoulder arthroplasty.
Awards
- Herbert S. Steuer Memorial Award for Work in Anatomy 2005 Case School of Medicine
- NCAA Football, GLIAC Academic All-Conference 2000-01 Ashland University
- Dave Williams Science Award 1998, 2000 Ashland University
- Fred M. Martinelli Scholarship 1999-02 Ashland University
- Academic Acheivement Scholarship 1997-02 Ashland University
- Beta Beta Beta National Biology Honorary 1997-02 Ashland University
Treatments
- Shoulder And Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Shoulder And Arm Pain
- Shoulder Ac Joint Reconstruction
- Shoulder Arthroplasty And Shoulder Replacement
- Shoulder Arthroscopic Acromioplasty
- Shoulder Anatomy
- Knee Anatomy
- Knee And Leg Fracture & Dislocation Treatment
- Knee And Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
- Knee And Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
- Knee And Shoulder Replacements
- Knee Arthritis
- Knee Arthritis Treatment
- Knee Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
- Bicep Repairs
- Biceps Repair
- Bicep Tendon Rupture
- Biceps Rupture, Biceps Tendonitis, Clavicle Fracture (broken Collarbone) And More
- Wrist And Hand Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Release
- Carpal Tunnel Surgery
- Hip And Joint Pain
- Hip And Knee Conditions And Surgery
- Hip Bursitis
- Arthroscopic And Minimally Invasive Surgery
Professional Memberships
- Member Arthroscopy Association of North America 2011
- Member American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2008
- Member American Medical Association 2004
Fellowships
- Kaiser Permanente Hospital Systems, San Diego, CA Orthopaedic ports Medicine 2014
Experience & Accolades
- Orthopaedic Surgeon2016The Spine and Orthopedic Center
Matthew Alan Pifer's Practice location
Practice At 3601 W 13 Mile Rd
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