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Matthew Koepplinger, DO, Orthopaedic Surgery, Houston, TX

MatthewEricKoepplingerDO, FAOAO

Orthopaedic Surgery • Houston, TX

Hand Surgery

Associate Professor Orthopedic Surgery McGovern Medical School University of Texas Health Science Center Section Chief Hand & Upper Extremity

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  • Office

    6400 Fannin St Ste 1700
    Houston, TX 77030
    Phone+1 713-486-1892
    Fax+1 713-512-7240

Summary

  • Dr. Matt Koepplinger is an Associate Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth).

    Dr. Koepplinger is board-certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery and has a Certificate of Added Qualification in Hand and Upper Extremity surgery. Dr. Koepplinger treats a variety of disorders including complex upper extremity trauma and fractures, ligamentous injuries, tendon, and nerve injuries, and arthritis of the shoulder, wrist, elbow, and hand. He also treats Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Finger, Tennis Elbow, and other sports injuries of the upper extremities.

    Dr. Koepplinger is privileged to be the preferred upper extremity consultant for the Houston Rockets of the NBA and the University of Houston Athletic Department.

    Dr. Koepplinger received his undergraduate degrees from The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, and a Master's degree from Louisiana State University. He attended medical school at Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens, Ohio. His training includes an internship and an orthopedic surgery residency at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio, and a fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery at Baylor College of Medicine.

    Dr. Koepplinger is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Osteopathic Association, the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, the American Association of Hand Surgeons and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.

Education & Training

  • Baylor College of Medicine
    Baylor College of MedicineFellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 2008 - 2009
  • Mercy St Vincent Medical Center
    Mercy St Vincent Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2003 - 2008
  • Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens
    Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine in AthensClass of 2003
  • Louisiana State University
    Louisiana State UniversityMSc, Biomechanics, Kinesiology, 1994 - 1996
  • The Ohio State University
    The Ohio State UniversityBS, Exercise Physiology, 1989 - 1994

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State License 2008 - 2024
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State License 2003 - 2010
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State License 2006 - 2009
  • AOA Board of Orthopedic Surgery Hand Surgery (CAQ)
  • AOA Board of Orthopedic Surgery Orthopedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Faculty Teaching Award Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2022
  • Dean's Teaching Excellence Award McGovern Medical School, 2015-2022
  • Award of Fellow American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedics, 2020
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Subungual Glomus Tumors  
    DT Netscher, ME Koepplinger., Journal of Hand Surgery-Am., 1/1/2012
  • Case Presentations of Complicated Compartment Syndromes of the Thigh Two cases presented: 1) Presdisposed by heterotopic ossification; 2) Recurrence following blunt tr...  
    ME Koepplinger, KR Davis, L Ellis., Current Orthopaedic Practice, 1/1/2011
  • Venous thromboembolism diagnosis and prophylaxis in the trauma population  
    ME Koepplinger, TD Jaeblon, Current Orthopaedic Practice, 1/1/2010
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Books/Book Chapters

  • Fingertip Injuries – Diagnosis, Management and Reconstruction 
    Chapter: Pediatric Fingertip Injuries 
    ME KoepplingerEditors: LM Rozmaryn.Springer International2015
  • Grabb & Smith’s Plastic Surgery 
    Chapter: Rheumatoid Arthritis 
    DT Netscher, ME Koepplinger.Editors: C.H. Thorne.Lippencott, Williams & WilkinsEdition 7th,2013

Abstracts/Posters

  • All Terrain Vehicle-Related Injuries in Children: A Nine Year Epidemiological Study & Comparison to Bicycle-Related Trauma
    ME Koepplinger, CT Mehlman, RL Brown, M Gittelman, VF Garcia., Journal of Pediatric Surgery, Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America 2002 Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1/2./2002

Lectures

  • Doctors Demystify Course 
    Houston, Texas - 1/1/2017
  • Management of the Upper Extremity in Tetraplegic Patients 
    Houston, Texas - 1/1/2016
  • Surgical Considerations for the Upper Extremity Amputee 
    1/1/2016
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Other

Press Mentions

  • Carlos Correa's Torn Thumb Ligament Shouldn't Sideline Him for Long, Says Expert
    Carlos Correa's Torn Thumb Ligament Shouldn't Sideline Him for Long, Says ExpertJuly 19th, 2017
  • Rockets Sam Dekker Out with A Broken Hand
    Rockets Sam Dekker Out with A Broken HandApril 3rd, 2017

Professional Memberships

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