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Dr. Matthew Wells, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.8 (47)
Map Pin Small Fort Lauderdale, FL
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Matthew Wells, MD

Dr. Matthew Wells, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Fort Lauderdale, FL. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 25 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and is affiliated with Broward Health Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Wells an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Wells works at Fort Lauderdale Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Bursitis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Wells' Office Locations

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    Fort Lauderdale Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
    1414 SE 3rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (954) 764-8033

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  • Broward Health Medical Center

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Treatment frequency



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Bursitis
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Piriformis Syndrome
Osteoarthritis
Ankle Fracture
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Arm
Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Genu Varum
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Neck Sprain
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sciatica
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Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Tenosynovitis
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Arthrocentesis
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Peripheral Nerve Block
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Neck
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
De Quervain's Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Sprain
Femoral Stress Fracture
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Infective Arthritis
Knee Fracture
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Medial Epicondylitis
Myelopathy
Myositis Ossificans
Neck Muscle Strain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteophyte of Hand
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rib Fracture
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tendonitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Biceps Tendon Repair
Bone Scan
Bunion Surgery
Bursal Drainage
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Carpal Tunnel Release
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Foot Ligament Tendon Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Tendon Repair
Herniated Disc Surgery
Hip Dislocation
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
McMurray's Test
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Surgery
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Spinal and Postural Screening
Spinal Fusion
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair
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    • IMG International Medical Group
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    4.8
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Specialties*
    Years of Experience
    • 25 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1639160955
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • St Vincents Birmingham
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Jackson Memorial Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Matthew Wells, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Wells is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Wells has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Wells works at Fort Lauderdale Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, FL. View the full address on Dr. Wells’s profile.

    Dr. Wells has seen patients for Bursitis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Wells on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    47 patients have reviewed Dr. Wells. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Wells.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Wells, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Wells appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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