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Dr. Matthew Bollier, MD

Dr. Matthew Bollier, MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Matthew Bollier, MD is a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon in Iowa City, IA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 2004. He is affiliated with Iowa Health Care. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Practice

2701 Prairie Meadow Dr Iowa City, IA 52242

Make an Appointment

(319) 384-7070

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Bollier specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Highly Recommended Hospital
    Patients recommend this hospital to family and friends. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Bollier's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bollier

4.4
21 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
81%
81%
4 star
0%
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3 star
5%
5%
2 star
5%
5%
1 star
10%
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Dr. Bollier is a 5 star Orthopedic Doctor
Dr. Bollier explained my injury in a way that I could understand with no prior medical experience. He was really aggressive on the injury, which is to say that he got me back to my sport two weeks quicker than I would have otherwise been able to. I really appreciated his knowledge and that he seemed to care about my injury and why I needed to get back to normal quickly.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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James W – Jan 04, 2025
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Finally believed me!
Had knee pain for years with nothing visible on MRI or X-ray. Saw multiple surgeons who told me to stretch and one who said to my face that it was in my head. Dr. Bollier decided to do exploratory surgery since I could not straighten my leg without excruciating pain. He found a large (1/2') foreign body/scar tissue in the notch of my knee. It completely explained the pain I was having and I can now straighten my leg without pain. I was told that the scar tissue would not have been visible on any imaging. I cannot tell you how grateful I am that he took a chance on me.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Lori D – Nov 18, 2023
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Absolutely!! He has done both my shoulder surgeries. Excellent outcomes!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jonnie Shannon – Feb 11, 2022
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He did a meniscus transplant and now looking at my other knee. He is amazing.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Danielle Schell in Sumner – May 18, 2018
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Outstanding surgeon with a fantastic bedside manner, and I would say the same for his whole staff. Dr. Bollier is one of the few orthopedic surgeons I've met who really urges non-surgical options or less-invasive surgeries FIRST before jumping in to a major operation. My family has a penchant for unusual joint problems, and more than once he has dug until he found a suitable treatment plan. Much more knowledgeable, up-to-date, and friendly than the docs at that other big ortho clinic in I.C.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Fairfield – Jan 01, 2018
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excellent surgeon, great bedside manner
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Milton, FL – Jul 01, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

No two athletes or circumstances are equal, and often your injuries are just as varied. I'm committed to educating you about your injury and your choices for recovery, spending the time you need to get answers to your questions. A lot of injuries...read more

biography

Dr. Bollier is the Congdon Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery, sports medicine fellowship director, and team physician at the University of Iowa. He joined the University of Iowa Sports Medicine team in 2010 after completing a sports medicine fellowship...read more

  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Hip & Knee Orthopedics

  • Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

  • Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 2010

  • Michigan State University-kcms

    Residency Hospital, 2009

  • Michigan State University

    Internship Hospital, 2005

  • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2004

  • Wheaton College

    Undergraduate School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

American Prosthetics & Orthotics Inc.2701 Prairie Meadow Dr Iowa City, IA 52242
1

Practice

University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City, IA 52242
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Iowa Health Care

    200 Hawkins Dr
    Iowa City, IA 52242
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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