Matthew Vopat, MD

Professional Background

Dr. Matthew Vopat is a board-certified orthopedic sports medicine surgeon specializing in pediatric and adult conditions of the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee. He earned his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Kansas School of Medicine - Wichita. Dr. Vopat then completed his sports medicine fellowship at the Steadman Philippon Research Institute in Vail, Colorado. Currently, Dr. Vopat is a team physician for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard team. His clinical focus includes pediatric and adult sports medicine involving: shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee injuries, joint preservation, arthroscopic surgery, and shoulder arthroplasty. Growing up on a small family farm in central Kansas gave him a unique perspective on the importance of maintaining one’s physical and mental health. His desire is to help motivated athletes and individuals of all levels get back to their way of life so they can achieve their goals. In addition to working with athletes in the Kansas City area, Dr. Vopat also spends time in Great Bend, Kansas providing care to athletes and individuals in rural America to ensure they can pursue their ambitions whether that be kicking goals, running touchdowns, or providing for their families.

• BS, Business , University of Kansas
• MD, Doctor of Medicine , University of Kansas School of Medicine
• Residency, Orthopaedics , University of Kansas School of Medicine - Wichita
• Post Doctoral Fellowship, Sports Medicine , Steadman Philippon Research Institute

• Foster, M., J, Hanson, J., A, Dornan, G., J, Ernat, J., J, Rakowski, D., R, Melugin, H., P, Vopat, M., L, Provencher, M., T, Millett, P., J. 2023. Use of Computed Tomography in the Evaluation of Anterior Shoulder Instability: Possible Effect on Surgical Management.. The American journal of sports medicine, 51 (6), 1588-1595
• Fossum, B., W, Vopat, M., L, Brown, J., R, Comfort, S., M, Su, C., A, Viola, R., W. 2023. Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) Reconstruction With Proximal Single-Tunnel Suspensory Fixation.. Arthroscopy techniques, 12 (6), e997-e1002
• Liles, J, Smith, C, Su, C, Vopat, M, Provencher CMT. 2023. Latarjet Procedure to Restore Glenohumeral Stability in a Patient With a Postage Stamp Fracture.. Arthroscopy techniques, 12 (2), e207-e215
• Vopat, M., L, Peebles, A., M, Hanson, J., A, Powell, S., N, Mologne, M., S, Jildeh, T., R, Foster, M., J, Eble, S., K, Millett, P., J, Provencher CMT. 2022. Impact of prior anterior instability on shoulder arthroplasty outcomes: a systematic review.. JSES international, 6 (6), 874-883
• Bianco, J., M, Vopat, M., L, Yang, S., Y, Morris, H., A, Corrigan, C., M, Hearon, B., F. 2023. Coronoid Fracture Reconstruction with Ipsilateral Olecranon Osteoarticular Autograft in the Acute Setting: A Case Report.. JBJS case connector, 13 (2)