With professional athletes as our biggest investment, it's important to have doctors and physicians we can count on. It's because of that principle that the Blues work with doctors from Washington University Orthopedics and Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Below, you'll find bios on our team physicians. In addition, you'll see video and articles about common athlete injuries, how they can be treated and how well these injuries can heal from each physician. Our team doctors work hard to ensure our players return from injury safely...without losing a step in their stride.
NEW FOR THE 2011-12 SEASON! Submit your questions and our team medical staff will choose a question to answer each month. Plus, if you'd have surgery done at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and our Washington University Physicians, tell us your story using the form below.
NEW FOR THE 2011-12 SEASON! Submit your questions and our team medical staff will choose a question to answer each month. Plus, if you'd have surgery done at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and our Washington University Physicians, tell us your story using the form below.
Share Your Story
Have you had a successful surgery by a Washington University Orthopedic Specialist that has changed your life for the better? If so, we'd like to hear from you! All stories will be reviewed, and the Blues fan with the most compelling story will win the following:
- Two tickets to a Blues game
- Blues merchandise
- A 30-second in-game feature on the Scottrade Center scoreboard
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Rick Wright, MD Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Washington University School of Medicine Dr. Wright is the head team physician for the St. Louis Blues. He is a Washington University orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine. Dr. Wright practices at Barnes-Jewish Hospital & the Washington University Outpatient Orthopedic Center in Chesterfield, Missouri as well as at the Washington University Medical Center. VIDEO: ACL injuries | Dislocated Shoulder | Common Injuries | ALL ARTICLES |
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Matthew Matava, MD Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Washington University School of Medicine Dr. Matava serves as a team physician for the St. Louis Blues and is also a team physician for Washington University athletic teams. Dr. Matava is a Washington University orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine. He practices at Barnes-Jewish Hospital & the Washington University Outpatient Orthopedic Center in Chesterfield, Missouri. VIDEO: High Ankle Sprains | Meniscus Tears | ALL ARTICLES |
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Matthew Smith, MD Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Washington University School of Medicine Dr. Smith serves as a team physician for the St. Louis Blues. Dr. Smith is a Washington University orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine. He practices at Barnes-Jewish Hospital & the Washington University Outpatient Orthopedic Center in Chesterfield, Missouri. VIDEO: Elbow Pain | Dislocated Shoulder Treatment | ALL ARTICLES |
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In addition to the physicians listed above, Washington University Orthopedics is proud to have Mark Halstead, MD and Robert Brophy, MD as sports medicine specialists. Click on their names to view videos and articles about their areas of expertise.
