FRESNO, Calif., Aug. 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Matthew J. Simons, M.D., fellowship-trained adult reconstruction and joint replacement surgeon, is joining Sierra Pacific Orthopedics on September 1, 2015.
As a fellowship-trained adult reconstruction and joint replacement surgeon, Dr. Simons’ expertise includes a wide variety of advanced procedures and techniques to promptly and effectively diagnose and treat orthopedic injuries and conditions of the hip and knee.
“Dr. Simons joins us with a wealth of knowledge and skill in helping hip, knee and joint replacement patients return to their active lifestyles,” says Joe Clark, chief executive officer. “We are thrilled to welcome him to our expert team of doctors. He will make an excellent addition to our practice and community.” 
After receiving his doctorate of medicine from the University of Illinois at Chicago, Dr. Simons completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Illinois in Chicago, Illinois. Following his residency, Dr. Simons underwent extensive specialty training by completing a fellowship in adult reconstruction at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York, New York.
Dr. Simons is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons and the International Congress of Joint Reconstruction.
As the premier orthopedic practice in the Central Valley, Sierra Pacific Orthopedics and its specialized doctors are dedicated to providing the highest level of care for the foot and ankle, hand, hip and knee, shoulder and upper extremity, and spine as well as physical medicine and rehabilitation, sports medicine and total joint replacement. Sierra Pacific Orthopedics’ doctors proudly serve as the official orthopedic providers for the Fresno State Bulldogs, Fresno City College Rams and Fresno Pacific University Sunbirds. For more information regarding Sierra Pacific Orthopedics and its doctors, visit www.spoc-ortho.com, “Like” Sierra Pacific Orthopedics on Facebook or follow @spoc_ortho on Twitter.