Matthew J. DiPaola MD
Matthew J. DiPaola
MD
Clinical Associate Professor
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
Elbow Surgery; General Orthopaedics; Hand Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery; Orthopaedic Surgery; Shoulder Surgery
Contact Information
Patient Care
Patient Care
This faculty member is affiliated with UBMD, practicing physicians who are also professors in the Jacobs School.
View this physician on UBMDEducation and Training:
- Fellowship, Reconstructive Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, University Hospital for Joint Diseases (2009)
- Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University (2008)
- Internship, Orthopaedic Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University (2004)
- MD, Cornell University (2003)
- Neurobiology and Behavior, Cornell University (1998)
Employment:
- Clinical Associate Professor, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, University at Buffalo, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (2020-present)
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Orthopaedics, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (2016–2020)
- Assistant Professor, Orthopaedics, Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine (2009–2016)
- Director Shoulder and Elbow Service and Orthopaedic Surgical Simulation Laboratory, Dayton VA Medical Center Wright State University (2009–2016)
Awards and Honors:
- 1st Place Fundraising for National Shoulder and Elbow Week out of 8 cities nationally (2024)
- 2nd Place UB Jacobs School of Medicine Medical Student Research Forum Poster Competition. Mentor, Senior Author. February 2023, Buffalo NY. (2023)
- Neer Circle (2022)
- Charles Neer Award (2021)
- NY Top Doctor (2020)
- Dayton VA Director's Commendation Medal (2015)
- Mid America Orthopaedic Association Traveling Fellowship (2012)
- New York Arthritis Foundation Research Fellowship (2002)
- Cornell Tradition Scholarship 1994-1998 (1998)
- All-Ivy Offensive Tackle, 2nd Team (1997)
- Academic All-Ivy Selection (1997)
- Victor Grohmann Cornell Varsity Football Scholar Athlete (1997)
- Football Preview Magazine NCAA Scholar Athlete Award (1997)
- Dean's List College of Arts and Sciences (1995)
Grants and Sponsored Research:
- January 2015–January 2015
Wright State University Booshoft Medical School, Medical Student Research Grant
Wright State University Booshoft Medical School
Role: Co-Investigator
$2,500 - January 2007–January 2008
Sharpe- Strumia Foundation One Year Clinical Research Grant
Sharpe- Strumia Foundation
Role: Principal Investigator
$50,000 - April 2023
OREF/ASES/Rockwood Clinical Shoulder Research Grant. “Optimizing Antibiotic-Cement Efficacy in Peri Prosthetic Shoulder Infection.”
Orthopedic Research and Education Foundation
Role: Principal Investigator - March 2022
Electrical Stimulation for Infection Control and Enhanced Osseointegration
Department of Defense
Role: Co-Investigator - April 2021
An in vitro evaluation of various antibiotic concentration against C. acnes and Staph epidermidis in permanent and dissolvable cement beads
American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
Role: Principal Investigator
Journal Articles:
- Kocan J, Vinod A, Pavlesen, S, DiPaola M, , Duquin T. (2024) Press-fit humeral implants in revision shoulder arthroplasty are as effective as cemented arthroplasty: a retrospective cohort study. Seminars in Arthroplasty: JSES (May)
- Chowdhury A, MS, Kohut K, Pavlesen S, Crane J, Duquin , DiPaola M. (2024) In Vitro Analysis of Various Antibiotic and Cement Combinations Against S. epidermidis and S. lugdunensis for Treatment of Periprosthetic Shoulder Infection. Accepted for Publication:. JSES Seminars in Arthroplasty. (May)
- Listopadzki T, Chowdhury A, Kohut K, Haider MN, Crane JK, Duquin T, DiPaola M. (2024) The Effect of Different Antibiotic Combinations in Calcium Sulfate Cement on the Growth of Cutibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus Periprosthetic Shoulder Infection Isolates. Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery (Feb).
- Del Prince, Clayton MD; Pavlesen, Sonja MD, MS; DiPaola, Matthew J. MD. (2023) Antibiotic prophylaxis for dental procedures after joint arthroplasty: a cross-sectional survey of orthopaedic surgeons about current practices. Current Orthopaedic Practice 34(1):p 22-27, January/February 2023. | DOI: 10.1097/BCO.0000000000001180. Current Orthopaedic Practice (Jan), 1(34): 22-27.
- Lauria M, Hastings M, DiPaola MJ, Duquin TR, Ablove RH. (2022) Factors affecting internal rotation following total shoulder arthroplasty. JSES reviews, reports, and techniques (Nov), 2(4): 431-436.
- Amrit V. Vinod; Kevin Kohut, Thomas R. Listopadzki; John K. Crane; Thomas R. Duquin; Sonja Pavlesen; Lin Feng; Matthew J. DiPaola. (2022) In Vitro Analysis of Antiobiotic Cement Combinations Against Cutibacterium acnes. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (Oct)
- Lauria M, Hastings M, DiPaola M, Duquin T, Ablove A. (2022) Factors Affecting Internal Rotation Following Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty. Aug. 23, 2022. JSES Reviews, Reports and Techniques. Open Access. (Aug)(2): 431-436.
- Verma, Nikhil; Srikumaran, Uma; Roden, Colleen M.; Rogusky, Edwin J.; Lapner, Peter; Neill, Heather; Abboud, Joseph A.;on behalf of the SPACE GROUP. (2022) nSpace Implant Compared with Partial Repair for the Treatment of Full-Thickness Massive Rotator Cuff Tears. A Multicenter, Single-Blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial Jul 20; 104 (14): 1250-1262. J Bone Joint Surg Am (Jul), 14(104): 1250-1262.
- Bisson, LJ, Kluczynski, MA, Lindborg, C, Rauh, MA, DiPaola, M, Haider, N, Pavlesen, S. (2022) The Association between Patient Satisfaction and Mode of Visit (Telemedicine versus In-Person) in a Large Orthopaedic Practice During the COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown: A Retrospective Study. 5:1-10. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. JAAOS Glob Res Rev (Mar), 5: 1-10.
- Smoak JB, Kluczynski MA, DiPaola M, Zuckerman JD. (2021) Chronic glenohumeral dislocations treated with arthroplasty: a systematic review. JSES reviews, reports, and techniques (Nov), 1(4): 335-343.
Books and Book Chapters:
- Smoak, J., DiPaola, M. (2021) Chapter 48 Shoulder Arthroplasty for Chronic Shoulder Dislocations. In: Shoulder Arthroplasty Principles and Practice. Ed. Zuckerman JD. 2021. Lipincott
- DiPaola, MJ. Wodajo, F. (2018) 3D Printing In Orthopedic Surgery. Elsevier.
- Berdine G, Weinberg W, DiPaola M. (2018) Legal and Regulatory Consideration for 3D Printing in Orthopedics. 3D Printing In Orthopedics. In: 3D Printing in Orthopedics. Elsevier
- Cheriachan D, DiPaola M, Iannotti J, Richetti E. (2018) 3D Printing for Shoulder and Elbow Arthroplasty. In: 3D Printing in Orthopedics. Elsevier
- Smoak, J., DiPaola, M. (1900) Chapter 48 Shoulder Arthroplasty for Chronic Shoulder Dislocations. In: Shoulder Arthroplasty Principles and Practice. Ed. Zuckerman JD.
Abstracts:
- Thomas Listopadzki, Allison Chowdhury, Kevin Kohut MD, Mohammad Nadir Haider MD, Thomas Duquin MD, Matthew DiPaola MD. (2022) The Effect of Different Antibiotic Combinations in Calcium Sulfate Cement on the Growth of Cutibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus Periprosthetic Shoulder Infection Isolates. Oral Presentation Eastern Orthopaedic Association Meeting October 27-29., Naples FL., Florida (Oct) Oral
- Adam Khan MD, Kevin Cronlin MD, Brian Hill MD, Colleen Roden MSC, Samar Hasan MD, Nikhil Verma MD, Uma Srikumaran MD, MBA, MPH, Edwin Rogusky MD, Peter Lapner MD, Kevin Setter MD, Matthew DiPaola MD, Jonathan Levy MD, Anand Murthi MD, Scott Trenhalla MD, Laith Jazrawi MD, Elizabeth Matskin MD, Jonathan Bravman MD, Robert Linchfield MD, Joseph Abboud MD. (2022) Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears: A Prospective Analysis of Outcomes Following Partial Repair with 2 Year Follow Up. American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Closed Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia October 7-9, 2022, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Closed Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia October 7-9, 2022. Atlanta,, Georgia (Oct) Poster
- Thomas Listopadzki, Allison Chowdhury, Kevin Kohut MD, Mohammad Nadir Haider MD, Thomas Duquin MD, Matthew DiPaola MD. (2022) The Effect of Different Antibiotic Combinations in Calcium Sulfate Cement on the Growth of Cutibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus Periprosthetic Shoulder Infection Isolates. Podium Presentation American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Closed Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia. October 8, 2022. Atlanta, GeorgiaUnited States (Oct) Oral
Professional Memberships:
- American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons; Vice Chair Technology Committee Patient Centered Initiatives Committee National Fundraising Task Force Board Member Member of multiple MultiCenter Research Groups: PJI, SLAP and Proximal Humerus Fracture (2023–present)
- Arthritis Foundation, Board Member; Dayton Ohio Representative (2012–2016)
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (2012–present)
- American Association of Physicians and Surgeons (2010–2013)
- Dayton Orthopaedic Society (2009–2016)
- Pennsylvania Medical Society (2004–2008)
- Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society, Thomas Jefferson University; Resident Representative (2003–2008)
Presentations:
- "9/24/22 Guest Lecturer Ralph and Mary Wilson Visiting Professor Lecture, University at Buffalo. Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears: Balloon Subacromial Spacer. Does the evidence support it’s use? Buffalo, NY." Annual Wilson Lecture (2022)
- "Management of Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears" Wilson Lecture: University at Buffalo Department of Orthopedics (2022)
- "Mazzotti Anatomy Conference: Lecture on Shoulder and Elbow Anatomy to 35 Italian medical students from Florence, Rome and Milan at the Charter Place Buffalo, New York 8/2/22 Mazzotti Anatomy Conference: Lecture on Shoulder and Elbow Anatomy to 35 Italian medical students from Florence, Rome and Milan at the Charter Place Buffalo, New York" Mazzotti Anatomy Conference (2022)
- "Press-Fit Humeral Implants in Revision Shoulder Arthroplasty may be as Effective as Cemented Arthroplasty." (2021)
- "The Optimal Antibiotic Cement Combination for the Management of Cutibacterium acnes-Related Prosthetic Shoulder Infection." American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Annual Meeting (2021)
- "In Vitro Analysis of Antiobiotic Cement Combinations Against Cutibacterium acnes. Video “Podium” Presentation." American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Closed Meeting 2020. (2020)
- "In Vitro Analysis of Antiobiotic Cement Combinations Against Cutibacterium acnes. Poster." Orthopedic Research Society (2020)
- "Shoulder Pain in the Primary Care Setting" (2017)
- "Shoulder Replacement: is it right for you? What does it involve?" (2017)
- "Do All Rotator Cuff Tears Need Surgery? The when, why and how of rotator cuff surgery" (2017)
Service Activities:
- Led the top fundraising region in the country for 2023-2024 cycle; Chairman of National Shoulder and Elbow Week Buffalo. (2023–2024)
- Review orthopedic manuscripsts for Guthrie Journal; Reviewer Guthrie Journal (2023–present)
- Operations Start Committee UBMD North Towns Ambulatory Surgery Center; Committee Member (2022–2024)
- ; Co Chair Technology Committee American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (2022–present)
- Jacobs School’s Ad Hoc Committee on Promotions to Clinical Ranks; Member (2021–present)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine Ad Hoc Committee on Promotions to Clinical Ranks; Member (2021–present)
- Journal of Orthopedic Research; Reviewer (2021–present)
- ; Member Technology Committee (2020–present)
- American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons; Technology Committee (2020–present)
- Advocacy NY State Society of Orthopedic Surgeons; District Representative NYSSOS Membership and Advocacy Committees (2020–present)
- Journal of Orthopedic Research; Reviewer (2020–present)
- Orthopedic Clerkship for Buffalo General Hospital Medical Student Orthopedic Elective; Director (2019–present)
- New York State Society of Orthopedic Surgeons; District Representative (2019–present)
- Oversee visiting and local medical students for orthopedic medical student electives; Medical Student Clerkship Director Buffalo General Hospital (2019–present)
- American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons; Member (2019–present)
- UBMD Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Representative to the UB Trauma Outcomes & Quality Research Consortium (UB-TOQ); Representative (2019–present)
- Conflict of Interest Committee; Member (2017–present)
- Marketing Committee UBMD Orthpoedics and Sports Medicine; Member (2016–present)
- UBMD Research Committee: review research projects for the Orthopedic department; Member (2016–present)
- Review Pre Study Abstracts and participate in guidance of research program for orthopedic department; Research COmmittee (2016–present)
- Journal Case Reports in Orthopedics; Reviewer (2015–present)