Lars E. Matkin, MD, MBA
As a born-and-raised Alaskan, Dr. Lars Matkin is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in joint replacement, as well as upper and lower extremity surgery.
His specific interests include hip, knee and shoulder replacement surgery; arthritis; sports-related injuries; and musculoskeletal trauma.
Dr. Matkin received a Master’s of Business Administration at Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth. He then went on to graduate from medical school at Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. He completed his residency at Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin.
He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons.
Dr. Matkin was born in Homer, Alaska, and was motivated to return to his home state to practice medicine. Having worked at one time as a commercial fisherman, he understands how important physical health is toward maintaining independence in Alaska.
Dr. Matkin adopts a patient-centered approach toward treating musculoskeletal complaints and firmly believes that the best treatment is the one that works. He enjoys developing individual treatment plans for his patients’ successful recovery.
Dr. Matkin has always loved the outdoors and wants to keep the people of Alaska healthy, active and strong. In his free time, he enjoys skiing, mountaineering, hunting and fishing.
VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacement
Dr. Matkin performs total knee replacements with the VELYS Robotic Assisted Solution.
With previous knee replacement techniques, everyone received a generically aligned knee replacement. However, VELYS knee replacements are customized for your specific anatomy and alignment in three dimensions. The surgery is also performed using muscle- and tendon-sparing techniques. This results in:
- Greater accuracy
- Less pain
- Increased mobility
- Quicker recovery times
- Better patient outcomes
If you are a candidate for a total knee replacement, you are a candidate for VELYS! Learn more about VELYS at AFOC, or visit the VELYS website.
Interests
- Hip, Knee & Shoulder Replacement Surgery
- Arthritis
- Sports-Related Injury
- Musculoskeletal Trauma
Business School
- Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH
Medical School
- Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH
Residency
- Dell Medical School, University of Texas at Austin
Memberships
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
Surgical Facilities
- Alaska Regional Hospital
- Providence Hospital
- Alaska Surgery Center
- Creekside Surgery Center
- Susitna Surgery Center
- Surgery Center of Wasilla
Dr. Matkin is available to see patients at the following location:
Anchorage Clinic & Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy
Lars E. Matkin, MD, MBA
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