Matthew Shirley, MD

Dr. Matthew Shirley is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult hip and knee reconstruction, joint replacement, and orthopedic trauma. Guided by the patient-first philosophy he developed during his residency at the Mayo Clinic, he is committed to delivering personalized, evidence-based care that helps patients regain mobility and improve their quality of life.

Dr. Shirley believes that surgery should only be recommended when it is truly necessary. He emphasizes conservative treatment options whenever possible, developing individualized care plans designed to relieve pain and restore function without an operation. When joint replacement becomes the best solution, he utilizes advanced surgical techniques, including robotic-assisted and augmented reality-guided procedures, to improve precision and support successful long-term outcomes.

His clinical expertise includes both primary and complex revision procedures involving the hip and knee. Dr. Shirley has advanced fellowship training in managing failed joint replacements, revision hip and knee arthroplasty, and periprosthetic fractures, allowing him to treat patients with challenging reconstructive needs.

Areas of Expertise

• Total hip replacement

• Total knee replacement

• Partial knee replacement

• Robotic-assisted hip replacement

• Robotic-assisted knee replacement

• Revision hip replacement

• Revision knee replacement

• Adult hip and knee reconstruction

• Orthopedic trauma care

Education and Training

Dr. Shirley earned a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology from Brigham Young University before receiving his Doctor of Medicine from Columbia University. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, followed by a fellowship in Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction at OrthoCarolina in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he received advanced training in complex joint replacement and reconstructive surgery.

Certifications and Professional Memberships

Dr. Shirley is ABOS Board Eligible and holds certification in Mako® Robotic Total Hip Arthroplasty, Mako® Robotic Total Knee Arthroplasty, and Mako® Robotic Partial Knee Arthroplasty. He is also an active member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS).

Outside of his orthopedic practice, Dr. Shirley enjoys spending time with his wife and four children. Living in Heber City, Utah, he and his family enjoy hiking, exploring the outdoors, and taking advantage of Utah's year-round recreational activities.