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Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD

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(558 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences

Professional interests include: knee arthroplasty, reconstructive surgery, lower extremity problems, and more.

4949 Harlem Road
Amherst, NY 14226

(716) 204-3280

Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Buffalo, NY specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD is affiliated with University at Buffalo - Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Kaleida Health, UBMD Physicians' Group and UBMD Orthopedics & Sports Medicine.

Office Locations

100 High Street
Buffalo, NY 14203

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Kaleida Health

111 N. Maplemere Road Suite 100
Williamsville, NY 14221

(716) 204-3200

(716) 204-4337

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University at Buffalo - Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

4949 Harlem Road
Amherst, NY 14226

(716) 204-3280

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5959 Big Tree Road Suite 100
Orchard Park, NY 14127

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Some issues Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD can help you with:

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

"Orthopaedics", UBMD Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

"The Advanced Orthopaedic & Spine Center", UBMD Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

"Stryker Orthopaedics", UBMD Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Affordability:

computer-assisted orthopedic surgery

computer assisted surgery

In 2023, Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD had a list price for computer-assisted orthopedic surgery (CAOS), and computer assisted surgery (CAS) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within New York. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

lower extremity surgery

total joint replacement

In 2012, Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD performed more lower extremity surgery, and total joint replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within New York.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Buffalo, NY during 2012 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, hip imaging and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	39
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	34
doctor visit	219
hip imaging	259
injections	39
joint surgery	72
lower extremity surgery	72
musculoskeletal imaging	900
pelvic imaging	197
reconstructive surgery	72
X-rays	825

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Buffalo, NY during 2013 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, hip imaging and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	38
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	38
doctor visit	187
hip imaging	237
injections	38
joint surgery	81
lower extremity surgery	81
musculoskeletal imaging	866
pelvic imaging	195
reconstructive surgery	81
X-rays	803

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	229

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	307
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	161
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	25
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	3
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Buffalo, NY during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hip imaging and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	19
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	28
doctor visit	138
hip imaging	243
injections	19
joint surgery	70
lower extremity surgery	70
musculoskeletal imaging	751
pelvic imaging	214
reconstructive surgery	70
X-rays	770

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	216

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	292
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	167
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	25
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD in 2014

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Buffalo, NY during 2015 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, hip imaging and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	12
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	39
doctor visit	138
hip imaging	227
injections	12
joint surgery	84
lower extremity surgery	84
musculoskeletal imaging	823
pelvic imaging	171
reconstructive surgery	84
X-rays	730

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD.

**Gender**
Male	250
Female	430

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	606
Black	42
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	328
From 75 to 84	198
85 and over	50
Less than 65	104

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD in 2015

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	28
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Buffalo, NY during 2016 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	12
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	36
doctor visit	129
injections	12
joint surgery	80
lower extremity surgery	80
musculoskeletal imaging	381
reconstructive surgery	80
X-rays	208

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	221

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	293
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	23
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD in 2016

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Buffalo, NY during 2017 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and computer assisted surgery (CAS).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	17
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	34
doctor visit	142
injections	17
joint surgery	82
lower extremity surgery	82
reconstructive surgery	82

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	238

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	309
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	159
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	23
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	4
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Buffalo, NY during 2018 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and computer assisted surgery (CAS).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	15
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	31
doctor visit	100
injections	15
joint surgery	89
lower extremity surgery	89
reconstructive surgery	89

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	218

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	294
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	177
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	20
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Buffalo, NY during 2019 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and computer assisted surgery (CAS).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	15
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	25
doctor visit	84
injections	15
joint surgery	70
lower extremity surgery	70
reconstructive surgery	70

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	266
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	137
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	25
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD in 2019

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Buffalo, NY during 2020 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and computer assisted surgery (CAS).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD for Medicare patients.

computer assisted surgery (CAS)	23
doctor visit	39
joint surgery	67
lower extremity surgery	67
reconstructive surgery	67

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	137

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	199
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	17
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD in 2020

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Buffalo, NY during 2021 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and computer assisted surgery (CAS).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD for Medicare patients.

computer assisted surgery (CAS)	34
doctor visit	67
joint surgery	80
lower extremity surgery	80
reconstructive surgery	80

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	153

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	220
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	21
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD in 2021

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	20
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Buffalo, NY during 2022 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and computer assisted surgery (CAS).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD for Medicare patients.

computer assisted surgery (CAS)	25
doctor visit	72
joint surgery	64
lower extremity surgery	64
reconstructive surgery	64

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	166

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	234
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD in 2022

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Buffalo, NY were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, hip imaging and pelvic imaging.

aspiration	20
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	31
doctor visit	119
hip imaging	241
injections	20
joint surgery	76
lower extremity surgery	76
musculoskeletal imaging	744
pelvic imaging	194
reconstructive surgery	76
X-rays	667

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	199

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	12
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	274
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	92
85 and over	20
Less than 65	38
65 to 74	150

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD graduated from SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. He completed residency at SUNY, University at Buffalo Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification, National Board of Medical Examiners and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences

Residency: SUNY, University at Buffalo Affiliated Hospitals (1996)

Board Certification: Board Certification, National Board of Medical Examiners

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University at Buffalo - Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

Kaleida Health

UBMD Physicians' Group

UBMD Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Aetna, MagnaCare, Railroad Medicare, United Healthcare, Workers' Compensation, Veterans Administration, Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of WNY Inc, Empire, Independent Health Association (HMO), North American Administrators, Univera Health Care (HMO), Nova and Nofault.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

TRICARE

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

Aetna

MagnaCare

Railroad Medicare

United Healthcare

Workers' Compensation

Veterans Administration

Medicare

Medicaid

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of WNY Inc

Empire

Independent Health Association (HMO)

North American Administrators

Univera Health Care (HMO)

Nova

Nofault

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 558 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Buffalo, NY.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$55,536 POLARSTEM $30,386	OR3O $11,500	R3 $5,750	RI Hip Navigation $2,002	Navio Surgical System $1,366	Other $4,533
Stryker Corporation	$52,677 Mako $14,923	ACCOLADE $12,599	KNEES $11,690	HIPS $6,862	TRIATHLON $3,208	Other $3,395
Integer Holdings Corporation	$7,539 Patella Reamer $675	Cup Impactor $450	Impresse Hip Instruments $450	$5,964
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$1,680 Regenerex $1,353	Taperloc $102	Accelero $100	Acetabular $59	Vanguard $27	Other $39
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$488 R3 $174	TRIGEN InterTAN $136	Journey II XR $102	Q-FIX $40	Anthology $25	Other $11
Other	$1,078 Exparel $136	HARMONIC Product Family $105	Ortho-Knee $105	Trauma $97	Renal - PD $86	Other $550

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$50,725
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$46,625
Travel and Lodging	$13,565
Food and Beverage	$8,084

Research Payments

Dr. Matthew J. Phillips, MD has received 30 research payments totaling $69,765.

Biography

Dr. Matthew Phillips sees patients in Buffalo, NY, Orchard Park, NY, and Amherst, NY. His medical specialties are orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. Dr. Phillips studied medicine at SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. His medical residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with SUNY, University at Buffalo. His areas of expertise include knee problems, replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement), and lower extremity problems. Dr. Phillips's average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). MagnaCare, Aetna, and Medicaid seem to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Phillips accepts. He has received the following distinctions: Buffalo Spree Magazine's Top Doctors; Gold Humanism Honor Society Faculty Inductee; and Orthopaedic Teaching Award. His professional affiliations include Kaleida Health, UBMD Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, and UBMD Physicians' Group. Dr. Phillips's practice in Amherst, NY is open to new patients as reported by UBMD Physicians' Group.