Dr. Jacob Matz MD, FRCSC

Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, Dalhousie University and Memorial University of Newfoundland
Foot & Ankle and Trauma Orthopaedic Surgery
Co-Founder: Canada East Foot & Ankle

Medical school: Dalhousie University
Orthopedic Residency: Western University
Fellowship: Foot & Ankle Reconstruction, University of Toronto
Fellowship: Orthopedic Trauma, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (Certified)

Dr Matz’s special interest areas are:

Total ankle replacement
Minimally invasive foot surgery
Deformity correction using internal and external fixation

Dr. Matz is an orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in Foot & Ankle, and Orthopaedic Trauma surgery. He joined the Saint John Orthopaedic team in 2020 and sees patients with all types of pathology affecting the foot and ankle. He also has an interest in orthopedic trauma and deals with injuries affecting the upper & lower limbs, and pelvis.

Dr. Matz is an Assistant Professor at Dalhousie University and is regularly involved in teaching residents and medical students from both Dalhousie University and Memorial University. He has an interest in research, particularly focusing on novel techniques, foot and ankle biomechanics, and clinical outcome studies.

Outside of work, Dr. Matz enjoys spending time with his wife and young children, and participating in various outdoor activities, such as hiking, mountain biking, and fishing.

Dr. Jacob Matz MD, FRCSC

Recent Research Publications

Patient Education

Post Operative Protocols

Hindfoot

Sports

Forefoot

Education Videos