About the Practice
My Team
Matthew S. Butterfield, MD
Matthew S. Butterfield, MD, is a sports medicine fellowship-trained and board certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in arthroscopic and open reconstruction of the knee and shoulder, total joint replacement, and fracture care. His special interests of the shoulder include primary and revision rotator cuff repair, instability, and arthroplasty. His special interests of the knee include primary and revision ACL reconstruction, meniscus and cartilage preservation and repair, patellofemoral realignment, and arthroplasty.
Dr. Butterfield grew up in Ohio and is a graduate of The Ohio State University College of Medicine. After orthopedic residency training in Florida, he relocated to Minnesota for sports medicine fellowship training. He and his wife live in the western suburbs of Minneapolis with their two young daughters. As a family, they stay active with children’s activities or sports and enjoy exploring Minnesota traditions and state parks. Dr. Butterfield has interests in international travel and cooking, cycling, and alpine skiing.
Clinical Interest
Sports medicine, including athletes of any age, ACL tear, meniscus tear, rotator cuff repair, shoulder instability/dislocation, and shoulder labrum tear
Shoulder care, including arthroscopic shoulder surgery, primary and revision rotator cuff repair, biceps tendon injury, shoulder instability surgery (including bankart repair, SLAP repair, and bone loss procedures), minimally invasive shoulder replacement (including total shoulder and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty), EXCEL total joint program, arthritis, and fracture care
Knee care, including arthroscopic knee surgery, primary and revision ACL reconstruction, meniscus tear, minimally invasive knee joint replacement (including partial or unicompartmental knee arthroplasty and total knee arthroplasty), EXCEL total joint program, MCL injury, osteotomy, patellofemoral realignment, meniscus preservation, cartilage restoration, arthritis, and fracture care
Ankle care, including fracture care, Achilles tendon repair, and ligament reconstruction and repair
Elbow and wrist care, including fracture care and distal biceps tendon injury/repair
Hip care, including fracture care and proximal hamstring injuries
Pediatric care, including fracture care and sports medicine injury
Education
Certification
Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Subspecialty Certification in Sports Medicine
Fellowship
Fellowship in Sports Medicine at TRIA Orthopaedic Center, Bloomington, MN
Residency
Orlando Health, Orlando, FL
Medical Degree
The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH
Hospital & Surgery Center Affiliations
Allina Health Mercy Hospital
Blaine Orthopedic Surgery Center
Maple Grove Hospital
North Memorial Ambulatory Surgery Center at Maple Grove
Plymouth Orthopedic Surgery Center
Professional Affiliations
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Arthroscopy Association of North America
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Achievements & Awards
Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Top Doctor: Rising Star (2023 – 2024)
Cum Laude, The Ohio State University COM (2009)
Magna Cum Laude, Miami University (2005)
National Dean’s List Honorary Award (2004)
Golden Key National Honor Society (2003 – 2005)
National Freshman Honorary (2002)
Alpha Lambda Delta/Phi Eta Sigma (2002)
Dean’s List, Miami University (2001 – 2005)
Sports Affiliations
Team Physician: University of St. Thomas – Football, Men’s and Women’s Hockey, Volleyball (2022 – Present)
Team Physician: Blaine High School (2021 – Present)
Team Physician: St. Anthony Village High School (2016 – 2021)
Fellowship: Minnesota Twins (2015)
Fellowship: Minnesota Magicians (2014 – 2015)
Fellowship: University of Minnesota, Men’s Ice Hockey (2014 – 2015)
Fellowship: Washburn High School Football (2014)
Fellowship: Minnesota Vikings (2014)
Event Coverage: US Pond Hockey Championships (2015)
Residency: Orlando City Soccer Club (2011 – 2012)
Residency: High School Football, Orlando, FL (2009 – 2014)
Staff
Katie McLaughlin, PA-C
Physician Assistant, Board Certified
About
Katie McLaughlin, PA-C, is a board-certified Physician Assistant working in conjunction with Dr. Butterfield to coordinate excellent orthopedic patient care. Katie sees patients in the clinic setting, performs injections, first assists in the operating room, and helps with the postoperative care and orthopedic management of patients. She also evaluates patients with acute injuries in our Orthopedic Urgent Care.
In addition to working with Dr. Butterfield’s team, Katie also works with the spine team and will sees patients for spine, neck, and back injuries or issues.
Education
Certification
Board Certified, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Medical Education
Master of Physician Assistant Studies, Augsburg College
Bachelor’s Degree, University of Minnesota
Professional Affiliations
American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery (PAOS)
North American Spine Society (NASS)
Brandee Vobr
Care Coordinator
