SSM Health Medical Group
Douglas Matijakovich, MD
Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery

SSM Health Orthopedics - Bridgeton
12349 DePaul Drive, Suite 100 Bridgeton, MO 63044
Dr. Douglas Matijakovich is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in sports medicine. He cares for adolescent and adult athletes, as well as patients experiencing pain or injuries that affect movement. Dr. Matijakovich sees patients throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area.
He treats conditions involving the shoulder, wrist, elbow, hip, knee, and ankle, offering both non-surgical and surgical options for injuries to tendons, ligaments, bones, and muscles around the joints. His primary areas of focus are the shoulder and knee, and his research has explored innovative treatments for shoulder instability and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction.
Dr. Matijakovich values the dynamic nature of sports medicine and enjoys caring for athletes across a variety of team sports. While living in New York, he served as a team physician for the New York Jets, ASA College, and the US Open Tennis Championship.
He is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, and the Missouri State Medical Association.
He treats conditions involving the shoulder, wrist, elbow, hip, knee, and ankle, offering both non-surgical and surgical options for injuries to tendons, ligaments, bones, and muscles around the joints. His primary areas of focus are the shoulder and knee, and his research has explored innovative treatments for shoulder instability and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction.
Dr. Matijakovich values the dynamic nature of sports medicine and enjoys caring for athletes across a variety of team sports. While living in New York, he served as a team physician for the New York Jets, ASA College, and the US Open Tennis Championship.
He is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, and the Missouri State Medical Association.
About Me
Specialties
Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
Gender
Male
Education
UMDNJ - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School - New Jersey
Medical School, 2017
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Multi-Orga
Residency, 2022
Lenox Hill Hospital
Fellowship, 2023
Hospital Affiliations
SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis
SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis
SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles
Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Drug Enforcement Administration
Missouri Dept of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs
Missouri State Board of Registration
Medical Interests
ACL injury
Elbow injuries
Hand and upper extremity surgery
Knee injuries
Rotator cuff injuries
Shoulder injuries
Sports related injuries
Reviews
Rating Breakdown
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Question Breakdown
4.9Overall Experience4.9Listened Carefully4.9Explained Things Clearly4.7Knew Medical History4.8Involved in Care Decisions4.9Showed Courtesy & Respect
Patient Reviews
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4.9 out of 5
45 ratings,
17 reviews
6/17/2026
A good listener and informative
6/12/2026
He spoke with me like I was a person. He gave me a name for the birth defect I've lived with all my life. He was genuinely interested in me feeling my best and gave a realistic timeframe to expect some relief. When to go to PT. When to check back if if there was no relief.
6/2/2026
Throughout my journey—from the time of my injury until now—the doctor has been an excellent listener, attentive to my questions, and meticulous in explaining my condition both before and after the surgery. During the procedure itself, he put forth a tremendous effort; I truly feel fortunate to have a doctor like him.
5/28/2026
Great doc. and staff!!!
5/7/2026
Excellent care, very kind
Map & Directions
SSM Health Orthopedics - Bridgeton
12349 DePaul Drive, Suite 100 Bridgeton, MO 63044
Mon
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed



