Matthew Siow, MD, MBA Fellowship-Trained Orthopaedic Surgeon Sports Medicine Specialist
Dr. Matthew Siow is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine at Ortho 1 Medical Group in San Diego. He is passionate about helping patients of all ages return to the activities they love—whether that’s competing at the highest level, staying active on the weekends, or simply enjoying everyday movement without pain.
Dr. Siow completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at UC San Diego Health and went on to advanced fellowship training in sports medicine at the renowned Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles. During residency, he provided care for San Diego High School varsity football and was actively involved in leadership roles, research, and resident education. During his fellowship, he served as an assistant team physician for professional organizations including the Los Angeles Dodgers, Rams, Angels, Galaxy, and Anaheim Ducks, as well as collegiate athletes at Loyola Marymount University.
With extensive experience treating complex shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee injuries, Dr. Siow has published over 20 peer-reviewed research articles advancing orthopaedic and sports medicine care, covering topics such as ACL reconstruction, shoulder instability, pain management, and injury prevention in athletes. His research has been recognized with multiple national regional awards, and he continues to serve as a peer reviewer for the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
In addition to his medical degree from NYU, Dr. Siow holds an MBA in healthcare economics and management, giving him a unique perspective on patient care and healthcare delivery. A former Division I tennis player and team captain at Princeton University, he understands firsthand the demands athletes face and the importance of personalized recovery plans.
Proficient in Spanish and committed to clear, compassionate communication, Dr. Siow prioritizes making every patient feel heard and supported throughout their treatment journey. His goal is simple: to get you back to doing what you love, safely and confidently.
Dr. Siow’s clinical interests include:
- Arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee
- ACL and ligament reconstruction
- Shoulder instability and rotator cuff repair
- Cartilage restoration and joint preservation
- Comprehensive care for athletes and active individuals
Education
- Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine Fellow
- Orthopaedic Surgery Resident
School of Medicine | Leonard N. Stern School of Business August 2013 – May 2018
- M.D./M.B.A. in Management and Healthcare Economics
- B.A. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
- Certificate in Spanish Language and Culture
Licensure and Certifications
California State Medical License As of August 2019
ABOS – Board Eligible As of July 2024
DEA License As of August 2019
ACLS Provider As of June 2024
CDPH-RHB Fluoroscopy License As of January 2020
Experience
Assistant Team Physician, Los Angeles, CA
- Los Angeles Dodgers, 2024 World Series Champions August 2024 – Present
- Los Angeles Galaxy, 2024 MLS Cup Champions August 2024 – Present
- Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim August 2024 – Present
- Los Angeles Rams August 2024 – Present
- Anaheim Ducks August 2024 – Present
- Loyola Marymount University August 2024 – Present
Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Peer Reviewer August 2023 – Present
San Diego High School, San Diego, CA
- Associate Team Physician, Varsity Football August 2019 – November 2023
San Diego House Staff Association/Committee of Interns and Residents, San Diego, CA
- CIR Southern California Regional Vice President April 2022 – May 2023
- SDHSA Co-President April 2022 – June 2023
- SDHSA Board of Directors May 2020 – June 2023
Resident Physician Council, UC San Diego Health, San Diego, CA
- Orthopaedic Surgery Representative July 2019 – June 2020
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Resident Assembly, Rosemont, IL
- Health Policy Committee January 2020 – June 2022
New York City Free Clinic, New York, NY
- Financial Coordinator December 2013 – December 2014
- Clinic Volunteer October 2013 – December 2014
New York University School of Medicine Ambassador Program, New York, NY
- Ambassador December 2013 – May 2018
Hepatitis Project, New York, NY
- President and Site Director at LES Harm Reduction Center December 2013 – December 2014
- Safe Horizon Streetworks Shelter Volunteer September 2013 – December 2013
Awards and Honors
- 2024 AANA Annual Meeting Resident Scholarship. Boston, May 9-11, 2024.
- The Luskin Orthopaedic Institute for Children Resident Award. “Electric Scooter Orthopaedic Injury Demographics at an Urban Level I Trauma Center.” Coronado, CA. May 4, 2024.
- UCSD 2023 Resident Research Award. “Reduction of Opioid Consumption After Outpatient Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeries Using a Multimodal Pain Protocol.” June 17, 2023.
- Orthopaedic In Training Exam, 100th Percentile (2019), 96th Percentile (2020).
- NMCSD/UCSD 2022 Resident Research Competition. “The Predictive Value of Tibial Anterior Translation and Internal Rotation on Adolescent ACL Reconstruction Graft Failure: the Coronal LCL Sign.” Oral Presentation First Place Award, October 5, 2022.
- California Orthopaedic Association 2021 Resident Paper “What Was the Change in Telehealth Usage and Proportion of No-Show Visits for an Orthopaedic Trauma Clinic During the COVID-19 Pandemic?” Orthopaedic Institute for Children Resident Award, May 21, 2021.
- NMCSD/UCSD 2020 Resident Research Competition. “Intra-Articular Morphine and Ropivacaine After ACL ” Oral Presentation First Place Award, September 30, 2020.
- Clinical Orthopaedic Society 105th Annual “Robotic versus Traditional Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty; A retrospective comparative analysis.” Oral Abstract Presentation First Place Award, September 16, 2017.
- Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society, NYU Stern Awarded to the top 10% of the graduating class. July 20, 2018.
- Gold Humanism Honor Society, NYU School of Medicine Student November 30, 2016.
- Princeton Varsity Men's Tennis, Princeton, NJ
- Ranked #1 in doubles in the Northeast Region and #11 in NCAA Division I
- 2012-2013 Team Captain
- 2011-2012 All-Ivy League Team
- 2011 Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Northeast Regional Doubles Champion
- 2011 ITA National Indoor Consolation Doubles Champion
- 2011 ITA Scholar Athlete
- 2010 ITA Northeast Regional Doubles Finalist
- 2009 Columbia Invitational Singles Champion
Personal
Bilingual (Spanish), playing and learning new sports, escape rooms, traveling to new places, playing board games, cooking
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San Diego, CA
5643 Copley Dr,
Suite 300,
San Diego, CA 92111 -
Carlsbad, CA
6260 El Camino Real Suite,
Suite 201,
Carlsbad, CA 92009 -
Coronado, CA
230 Prospect Place,
Suite 230,
Coronado, CA 92118
