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Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD

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(Matthew D. Saltzman, MD)

(100 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine, Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and General Practice

Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine (2003)

Professional interests include: shoulder surgery, shoulder replacement, elbow surgery, and more.

259 E Erie Street Lavin Family Pavilion, 13th Floor
Chicago, IL 60611

(847) 535-8500

Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Chicago, IL specializing in sports medicine, orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and general practice. He graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine in 2003 and has 23 years of experience. Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern Medical Group (NMG), BHSM REHABILITATION LLC and Northwestern Center for Comprehensive Orthopaedic and Spine Care.

Office Locations

259 E Erie Street Lavin Family Pavilion, 13th Floor
Chicago, IL 60611

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2701 Patriot Boulevard
Glenview, IL 60026

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Room 13-100 Nmh/259 E Erie
Chicago, IL 60611

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In The News

“According to elbow surgeon Dr. Matt Saltzman, of Northwestern University, standard procedure for basketball players with this type of injury is to rest and do physical therapy with a recovery time...”—"Knicks' Bargnani tore elbow ligament on failed dunk", New York Post, January 2014

"Student Investigates Impact of Medicine Beyond the Clinic Kassandra Samuel, a third-year medical student, is interested in improving surgery - both when patients are under the knife and during...", Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

total shoulder replacement

In 2023, Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD performed more total shoulder replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Illinois.

Top 10%

By Volume:

joint surgery

shoulder surgery

In 2023, Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD performed more joint surgery, and shoulder surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Illinois.

Top 25%

By Volume:

arthroscopic rotator cuff repair

arthroscopic surgery

joint reconstruction

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

In 2012, Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD performed more arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, arthroscopic surgery, joint reconstruction, major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Illinois.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Chicago, IL during 2012 were rehabilitation, upper extremity surgery, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	80
decompression surgery	15
diagnostic evaluation	11
doctor visit	633
injections	80
joint surgery	75
minimally invasive procedures	26
musculoskeletal imaging	45
open surgery	16
reconstructive surgery	49
rehabilitation	155
spinal procedures	20
tendon surgery	16
upper extremity surgery	80
X-rays	65

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Chicago, IL during 2013 were rehabilitation, upper extremity surgery, joint surgery and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	82
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	21
decompression surgery	23
doctor visit	744
injections	82
joint surgery	89
minimally invasive procedures	63
musculoskeletal imaging	56
open surgery	13
reconstructive surgery	26
rehabilitation	116
spinal procedures	15
tendon surgery	13
upper extremity surgery	102
X-rays	71

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	192
Female	319

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	351
Black	90
Hispanic	41
Asian	16
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	239
From 75 to 84	137
85 and over	54
Less than 65	81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD in 2013

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Chicago, IL during 2014 were joint surgery, upper extremity surgery, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	109
decompression surgery	34
doctor visit	850
injections	109
joint surgery	122
minimally invasive procedures	68
musculoskeletal imaging	29
reconstructive surgery	54
rehabilitation	44
upper extremity surgery	122
X-rays	29

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	243
Female	350

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	434
Black	93
Hispanic	30
Asian	21
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	275
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	66
Less than 65	87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD in 2014

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Chicago, IL during 2015 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	162
decompression surgery	40
doctor visit	820
injections	162
joint surgery	127
minimally invasive procedures	73
reconstructive surgery	54
upper extremity surgery	127

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	412
Female	708

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	842
Black	168
Hispanic	74
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	544
From 75 to 84	282
85 and over	148
Less than 65	146

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD in 2015

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Chicago, IL during 2016 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	203
decompression surgery	29
doctor visit	913
injections	203
joint surgery	115
minimally invasive procedures	61
reconstructive surgery	54
upper extremity surgery	115

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	264
Female	380

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	458
Black	109
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	309
From 75 to 84	196
85 and over	65
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD in 2016

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Chicago, IL during 2017 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	243
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	27
decompression surgery	25
doctor visit	899
injections	243
joint surgery	132
minimally invasive procedures	88
reconstructive surgery	44
upper extremity surgery	132

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	275
Female	358

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	470
Black	91
Hispanic	36
Asian	15
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	305
From 75 to 84	196
85 and over	68
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD in 2017

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Chicago, IL during 2018 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	247
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	26
decompression surgery	32
doctor visit	939
injections	247
joint surgery	159
minimally invasive procedures	103
reconstructive surgery	56
upper extremity surgery	159

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	260
Female	389

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	481
Black	85
Hispanic	40
Asian	19
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	313
From 75 to 84	202
85 and over	61
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD in 2018

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	21
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Chicago, IL during 2019 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	305
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	13
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	937
injections	305
joint surgery	122
minimally invasive procedures	45
reconstructive surgery	77
upper extremity surgery	122

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	291
Female	408

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	516
Black	92
Hispanic	43
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	312
From 75 to 84	252
85 and over	69
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD in 2019

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Chicago, IL during 2020 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	227
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	16
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	659
injections	227
joint surgery	103
minimally invasive procedures	51
reconstructive surgery	52
upper extremity surgery	103

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	210
Female	323

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	399
Black	70
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	268
From 75 to 84	175
85 and over	51
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD in 2020

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Chicago, IL during 2021 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	300
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	21
doctor visit	855
injections	300
joint surgery	92
minimally invasive procedures	39
reconstructive surgery	53
upper extremity surgery	92

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	270
Female	394

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	524
Black	75
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	318
From 75 to 84	234
85 and over	69
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD in 2021

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	20
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Chicago, IL during 2022 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	290
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	19
decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	874
injections	290
joint surgery	129
minimally invasive procedures	68
reconstructive surgery	61
upper extremity surgery	129

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	248
Female	356

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	455
Black	74
Hispanic	32
Asian	16
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	277
From 75 to 84	227
85 and over	68
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD in 2022

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	3
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Chicago, IL were aspiration, injections, upper extremity surgery and joint surgery.

aspiration	204
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	20
decompression surgery	24
diagnostic evaluation	11
doctor visit	829
injections	204
joint surgery	115
minimally invasive procedures	62
musculoskeletal imaging	43
open surgery	14
reconstructive surgery	52
rehabilitation	105
spinal procedures	17
tendon surgery	14
upper extremity surgery	116
X-rays	55

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	242
Female	362

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	86
Asian / Pacific Islander	7
Non-Hispanic White	448
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	33
Other	14

**Age**
75 to 84	187
85 and over	65
Less than 65	64
65 to 74	287

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine in 2003. He completed residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. He is certified by the Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Washington.

Medical School: Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine (2003)

Residency: Northwestern Memorial Hospital (2008)

Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Washington

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Northwestern Medicine

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Northwestern Medical Group (NMG)

BHSM REHABILITATION LLC

Northwestern Center for Comprehensive Orthopaedic and Spine Care

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.98 out of 5 stars based on 100 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Chicago, IL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medacta USA, Inc.	$1,190,068 Primary Shoulder $883,990	Medacta Shoulder System $138,585	NextAR Shoulder $17,299	GMK Sphere $12,614	Reverse Shoulder $5,016	Other $132,563
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.	$168,014 AEQUALIS $158,225	UPPER EXTREMITIES $9,285	R&D UPPER EXT $375	Ascend Flex $113	R&D EXTREMITIES $17
Stryker Corporation	$98,202 AEQUALIS PERFORM $98,136	XIA $45	ICONIX $21
MEDACTA USA	$77,966 Shoulder $29,863	Reverse Shoulder $22,358	Hip $17,082	Primary Shoulder $8,263	Knee $325	Other $76
Tornier, Inc.	$63,841 UE - Aequalis Ascend Flex $27,078	UE - Aequlis Reversed II $19,618	UE - Aequalis Reverse Frac $15,505	UE - Affiniti Shoulder Sys $750	UE - Reverse II Line Ext $504	Other $386
Other	$21,753 Joint Implants $6,399	Equinoxe $300	NanoFx $133	Bone Anchors with Arthroscopic Delivery System $133	SHOULDER IMPLANTS FIBERTAK KNOTLESS $125	Other $14,663

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$815,660
Royalty or License	$677,492
Travel and Lodging	$71,288
Honoraria	$35,400
Food and Beverage	$15,820
Other	$4,185

Research Payments

Dr. Matthew D. Saltzman, MD has received 2 research payments totaling $562.

Biography

Dr. Matthew Saltzman's medical specialty is general practice, orthopedics/orthopedic surgery, and sports medicine. His average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Saltzman's areas of expertise consist of shoulder problems, shoulder replacement, and shoulder arthroscopy. His professional affiliations include Northwestern Medical Group (NMG), Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Yext reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Chicago, IL. After completing medical school at Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, Dr. Saltzman performed his residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. He has received professional recognition including the following: James K. Stack Teacher of the Year Awad, Department of Orthopaedic.