Meet the Doctor
Dr. Marc F. Matarazzo, MD
Board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon — 23+ years treating athletes and everyday patients across South Florida.
Marc F. Matarazzo, MD is a Board Certified and Fellowship Trained Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in sports medicine and related injuries. He is an expert in minimally invasive procedures and complex reconstructions, as well as joint replacements, of the shoulder and knee. He is certified in the MAKO robotic-assisted knee replacement system, was the first surgeon in Florida to implant the MISHA Knee System, and has more than 23 years of clinical and surgical experience.
He has a special interest in combining regenerative medicine technology with cutting-edge orthopedic surgical and non-surgical care. Dr. Matarazzo earned his medical degree from The Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and completed his general surgery internship and orthopedic surgery residency at the Medical College of Pennsylvania and Hahnemann University, now Drexel University in Philadelphia. He then completed a sports medicine and arthroscopy fellowship at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, where he served as Assistant Team Physician to the New York Jets, the New York Islanders, and the Hofstra University and Hunter College Athletic Departments.
Credentials
Credentials you can check for yourself
Each credential below can be confirmed with the body that issued it, before you book.
- Board certified in orthopaedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Fellowship trained in sports medicine and arthroscopy at Lenox Hill Hospital, New York City
- Florida medical license ME85839, active, with no public disciplinary action on file (check it with the Florida Department of Health)
- National Provider Identifier 1083678452 (CMS NPI Registry)
- Certified in the MAKO robotic-assisted knee replacement system
- First surgeon in Florida to implant the MISHA Knee System
What He Treats
Knee, shoulder and sports injuries, surgical and non-surgical
Dr. Matarazzo’s practice centers on the knee and shoulder. Surgery is one option among several, and most patients start with non-surgical care.
- ACL reconstruction, knee ligament reconstruction and meniscus repair
- Kneecap (patellar) dislocation surgery and cartilage restoration and MACI
- MAKO robotic-assisted total and partial knee replacement and total knee replacement
- The MISHA Knee System for arthritis on the inner side of the knee
- Shoulder surgery and total shoulder replacement
- Orthobiologics and PRP, shockwave therapy and MLS laser therapy
- Second opinions before surgery, and independent medical examinations for insurers and attorneys
Where He Sees Patients
Two offices, one surgeon
Dr. Matarazzo sees patients at both offices, Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:00 PM. Call 561-202-8886 to book at either one.
- Port St. Lucie — 1100 SW St. Lucie West Blvd., Ste. 105, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986. The nearer office for Stuart, Jensen Beach and Fort Pierce.
- Palm Beach Gardens — 11380 Prosperity Farms Rd, Ste 204, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410. The nearer office for Jupiter, North Palm Beach and West Palm Beach.
Career Timeline
Two decades of team-physician experience
Founded Elite Sports Medicine
Serving Palm Beach, Martin, and St. Lucie counties, Florida, ever since.
Head Team Physician
Palm Beach State College and several Palm Beach County high schools; also Medical Director of the Athletic Training Program at Palm Beach Atlantic University for 10+ years.
Christus Trinity Clinic, Longview TX
Led the inception of the Sports Medicine Department, serving as head team physician for East Texas Baptist University, LeTourneau University, and 10+ local high schools.
Fellow, AAOS
Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and active member of the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine. Presenting nationally and internationally on sports medicine since 1999.
Where You’d Be Seen
Where Dr. Matarazzo sees patients
Dr. Matarazzo sees patients at both offices — our orthopedic office in Port St. Lucie (1100 SW St. Lucie West Blvd., Ste. 105) and our orthopedic office in Palm Beach Gardens (11380 Prosperity Farms Rd, Ste 204). Patients travel in from Stuart, Jensen Beach, Fort Pierce, Jupiter, North Palm Beach and West Palm Beach — see every area we serve, or call 561-202-8886.