Matthew J. DiPaola MD

Matthew DiPaola

Matthew J. DiPaola
MD

Clinical Associate Professor

Department of Orthopaedics

Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences

Specialty/Research Focus

Elbow Surgery; General Orthopaedics; Hand Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery; Orthopaedic Surgery; Shoulder Surgery

Contact Information
4949 Harlem Rd
Amherst, New York 14226
Phone: 716-204-2314
Fax: 716-829-2138
mdipaola@buffalo.edu
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Education 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 Assistant Professor, Orthopaedics, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (2016-present)
  • Founder, Touch Consult (2010-present)
  • 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:
  • 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:
  • April 2023–April 2024
    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–March 2022
    Electrical Stimulation for Infection Control and Enhanced Osseointegration
    Department of Defense
    Role: Co-Investigator
  • 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 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

Patents:
  • Improved Glernoid Peg Extraction Tool Modification to existing metal glenoid peg extraction system (2022)
  • Adjustable Spanning Wrist Plate Adjustable dorsal spanning plate for fixation of comminuted distal radius fractures

Journal Articles:

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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
  • Cheriachan D, DiPaola M, Iannotti J, Richetti E. (2018) 3D Printing for Shoulder and Elbow Arthroplasty. In: 3D Printing in Orthopedics. 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
  • DiPaola, MJ. Wodajo, F. (2018) 3D Printing In Orthopedic Surgery. 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. Podium Presentation American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Closed Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia. October 8, 2022. Atlanta, Georgia (Oct) Oral
  • 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

Professional Memberships:
  • 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)
  • "Clarifying Shoulder Arthritis" (2017)
  • "Rotator Cuff Tears: A common but confusing problem" ; UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine (2016)
  • "Why Does Your Shoulder Pop: Common causes of shoulder problems in the active patient" ; UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine (2016)
  • "Case Presentation: An Unusual Presentation of Infection after a Non Operatively Treated Proximal Humerus Fracture." Ohio Shoulder and Elbow Society Annual Meeting; Ohio Shoulder and Elbow Society (2016)
  • "Arthritis in the Aging Population: How does shoulder arthritis differ from knee and hip arthritis?" Premier Health Partners and Miami Valley Hospital Musculoskeletal Education Outreach (2014)
  • "Four Part Proximal Humerus Fracture Treated with Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement" Ohio Shoulder and Elbow Society Annual Meeting (2014)
  • "Impact of Scapular Notching on Reverse Shoulder Glenoid Fixation" Orthopedic Research Society Meeting (2013)
  • "Leading a Digital Life in Orthopedics" AAOS Annual Meeting (2013)
  • "Anterior Shoulder Instability Without Bone Loss" Ohio Shoulder and Elbow Society Annual Meeting (2013)
  • "Diagnosing Shoulder Pain: Is MRI Powerful or Pointless" Wright State University Musculoskeletal Medicine Symposium (2012)
  • "The Impact of Scapular Notching on Initial Glenoid Fixation in the Reverse Total Shoulder" Exactech Clinical Evaluators Meeting (2012)
  • "Failed Reverse Total Shoulder" Ohio Shoulder Society Annual Meeting (2012)
  • "Health and Medical Services: Successful Transitioning from Employee to Entrepreneur" Entrepreneurship at Cornell Conference (2011)
  • "Outcomes of Arthroscopic Repair of Panlabral Tears of the Glenohumeral Joint" Arthroscopic Association of North America Annual Meeting (2011)
  • "Outcomes of Arthroscopic Repair of Panlabral Tears of the Glenohumeral Joint" American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting (2011)
  • "Physician knowledge and opinion of the CMS’ Physician Quality Reporting Initiatives (PQRI) as they relate to osteoporosis" National Osteoporosis Foundation’s 8th International Symposium (2009)
  • "Practice Patterns Among Spine Specialists Regarding Metabolic Bone Disorder Screening and Treatment in Spine Fusion and Low Energy Fracture Patients" North American Spine Society Annual Meeting (2008)
  • "Spine Implant Cost Containment: A Survey of Attending Spine Surgeons" North American Spine Society (2008)
  • "A Histological Characterization of the Knee Joint in a Collagen VI Deficient Murine Model" Jefferson Orthopedic Society; Thomas Jefferson University (2008)
  • "A Histological Characterization of the Knee Joint in a Collagen VI Deficient Murine Model" The Orthopedic Research Society (2008)
  • "The Osteoporosis Care of the Fragility Fracture Patient: Can We Do Better?" Orthopaedics Grand Rounds, Thomas Jefferson University (2008)
  • "The Incidence of Unscheduled Cast Change in an Adolescent and Pediatric Population: Etiology and Implications" American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference and Exhibition; AAOP (2007)
  • "Orthopedics as a Career Choice" Medical Student Orthopedic Society; Jefferson Medical College (2007)
  • "Effect of Shoulder Pad Removal on Lumbar Motion in a Global Instability Model." American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine; AOSSM (2007)
  • "Cervical Spine Motion During Application and Removal of the Cervical Orthosis in a Cadaver Mode" American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) Annual Meeting; ASIA (2007)
  • "Cervical Spine Motion in Manual vs. Jackson Table Turning Methods in a Cadaveric Global Instability Model." American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) Annual Meeting; ASIA (2007)
  • "Efficacy of Standard Spineboarding Techniques: Lift-slide and Six-plus Superior to Log Roll" American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) Annual Meeting; ASIA (2007)
  • "Spineboarding Technique Has a Significant Effect on Spine Motion in the Injured Football Player" American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) Annual Meeting; ASIA (2007)
  • "Validation of a Modified Technique for Shoulder Pad Removal in the Spine Injured Football Player." American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) Annual Meeting; ASIA (2007)
  • "Comparing Cervical Spine Motion with Different Halo Devices in a Cadaveric Cervical Instability Model." American Academy of Prosthetists; AAOP (2007)
  • "Efficacy of the Non-Invasive Halo in Cervical Spine Trauma: A Prospective Analysis of Outcomes." American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons; AAOS (2007)
  • "Cervical Spine Instability in a Cadaveric Model: Hand Placement and Spine Boarding Technique Affect Cervical Spine Motion During Spine Boarding" Annual Meeting of the Cervical Spine Research Society; Cervical Spine Research Society (2006)
  • "Cervical Spine Motion in Manual vs. Jackson Table Turning Methods in a Cadaveric Global Instability Model" Annual Meeting of the Cervical Spine Research Society; CSRS (2006)
  • "Comparing Cervical Spine Motion with Different Halo Devices in a Cadaveric Cervical Instability Model" Annual Meeting of the Cervical Spine Research Society; CSRS (2006)
  • "Error Analysis: A Comparison Between a Systems Based Medical Error Reporting System and the Federal Aviation Administration System for Flight Error Tracking" NASA Division of Aerospace Medicine; NASA (2003)
  • "A Histological Characterization of Bone Morphogenetic Proteins in Human Non-Union Fracture Callus" International BMP Conference (2002)
  • "Shoulder and Elbow Anatomy" Mazzotti Anatomy Conference Teaching anatomy to a group of visiting Italian medical students. Buffalo New York, The Charter Place
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Service Activities:
  • 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 (2021–2024)
  • 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)
  • UBMD Research Committee: review research projects for the Orthopedic department; Member (2016–present)
  • Marketing Committee UBMD Orthpoedics and Sports Medicine; 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)

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Contact Information

4949 Harlem Rd
Amherst, New York 14226
Phone: 716-204-2314
Fax: 716-829-2138
mdipaola@buffalo.edu
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