Dr. Matthew Putnam is a Board Certified Orthopedis Surgeon serving the Willmar area for more than 25 years. Dr. Putnam is experienced in arthritis, traumatic conditions and nerve compression disorders… Read more ›
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth College | Bachelors Degree | B.S. | 1974 |
| Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth | Doctorate | M.D. | 1977 |
| Institution | Focus | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Residency - St Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center | General Surgery | 1979 |
| Residency - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center | Orthopedic Surgery | 1984 |
| Fellowship - New York Presbyterian Hospital - Columbia Campus | Hand Surgery | 1985 |
| Other - AMMED Training | Trauma | 2013 |
| Certification | Cert. Body | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Orthopaedic Surgery | Orthopaedic Surgery | 1987 |
| Orthopaedic Surgery Sub-Specialty: Surgery of the Hand | Orthopaedic Surgery | 1991 |
| Position | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | University of MInnesota Physician and Educator | 1989 - 2015 |
| Role | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Member | American Society for Surgery of the Hand | 1988 - Present |
| Board Certified | American Board of Orthopedic Surgery | 1987 - Present |
| Professional Member | Orthopedic Trauma Association | 1995 - Present |
| Professional Member | American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons | 1987 - Present |
| Distinction | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Top Doctor | Mpls. St.Paul Magazine | 2008,2010,2014 |
| Best Doctors | Minnesota Monthly | 2014 |
| America's Top Doctors | Castle Connolly | 2005,2006,2007,2008,2009,2010,2011,2012,2013,2014 |
Matthew D. Putnam, MD has not yet indicated the hospitals that he is affiliated with.
Enjoy seeing all patients. No special requirements of patients.
Years In Practice: 40 (started in 1985)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Putnam specializes in treating the following types of patients:
Medical Philosophy: Traditional Medicine
Matthew D. Putnam, MD has not yet listed the medications that he commonly prescribes.
More info: Co-payment (If Required) after Insurance
Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: Yes
Bills on a Sliding Scale?: No
Matthew D. Putnam, M.D - 101 Willmar Avenue SW
“I was very satisfied with the results of the surgury”
I was very satisfied with the results
Matthew D. Putnam, M.D - 101 Willmar Avenue SW
Very knowledgable and through
“Overall it was a good experience”
Very knowledgable and through
Matthew D. Putnam, M.D - 101 Willmar Avenue SW
Dr Putnam very good at his job
“very good surgery very good job ”
Dr Putnam very good at his job
Matthew D. Putnam, M.D - 101 Willmar Avenue SW
always going above and beyond......6 stars out of 5 !!
“OUTSTANDING !!!!!!! ”
always going above and beyond......6 stars out of 5 !!
Matthew D. Putnam, M.D - 101 Willmar Avenue SW
l think he is very good at his job. l like him .
“very good”
l think he is very good at his job. l like him .
Matthew D. Putnam, M.D - 101 Willmar Avenue SW
Dr. Putnam did a basic exam of my R shoulder, comparing it to my L shoulder. After reviewing the X-ray, he recommended a shoulder replacement. He gave a thorough explanation of the procedure and timeline for recovery. He offered me confidence that the replacement can ease my pain and may increase some mobility of my R shoulder.
“Dr. Putnam spent time with me diagnosing my R shoulder cuff tear arthropathy and describing treatment.”
Dr. Putnam did a basic exam of my R shoulder, comparing it to my L shoulder. After reviewing the X-ray, he recommended a shoulder replacement. He gave a thorough explanation of the procedure and timeline for recovery. He offered me confidence that the replacement can ease my pain and may increase some mobility of my R shoulder.
Matthew D. Putnam, M.D - 101 Willmar Avenue SW
I originally came in with an abnormal healed distal radius fracture that required surgery. Everything went well. My experience was pleasant, informative and helpful to my recovery.
“Distal radius fracture leading to surgery.”
I originally came in with an abnormal healed distal radius fracture that required surgery. Everything went well. My experience was pleasant, informative and helpful to my recovery.
Matthew D. Putnam, M.D - 101 Willmar Avenue SW
very informative, and helpful.
“very good experiance”
very informative, and helpful.
Matthew D. Putnam, M.D - 101 Willmar Avenue SW
I appreciate his willingness to answer questions and patience to make sure I understand
“good-informative”
I appreciate his willingness to answer questions and patience to make sure I understand
Matthew D. Putnam, M.D - 101 Willmar Avenue SW
He was very informative and knowledgeable. I had all of my questions answered and I know the plan going forward.
“Very informative. Answered all of my questions.”
He was very informative and knowledgeable. I had all of my questions answered and I know the plan going forward.
Matthew D. Putnam, M.D - 101 Willmar Avenue SW
Dr Putnam is clearly very knowledgeable and is able to explain his diagnosis in terms which we can understand easily
“Thorough and informative”
Dr Putnam is clearly very knowledgeable and is able to explain his diagnosis in terms which we can understand easily
Matthew D. Putnam, M.D - 101 Willmar Avenue SW
Very pleasant.
“Very good”
Very pleasant.
Matthew D. Putnam, M.D - 101 Willmar Avenue SW
Very informative from the very beginning. Explained what was going on and my options to fix the problem. Made me feel very comfortable that a positive outcome was attainable.
“Very pleased with the overall experience. Very informative through every step from consultation to surgery and follow up visits.”
Very informative from the very beginning. Explained what was going on and my options to fix the problem. Made me feel very comfortable that a positive outcome was attainable.
Matthew D. Putnam, M.D - 101 Willmar Avenue SW
Excellent, very thorough and detailed in his explanation of my condition.
“Great!”
Excellent, very thorough and detailed in his explanation of my condition.
Matthew D. Putnam, M.D - 101 Willmar Avenue SW
It was fun to see him smile on my post op check up. A very interesting experience on how the body not only wears down with age but also how it heals, and that is coming from a man who hasn't been to a doctor or been sick for a couple of decades.
“An extremely smart and talented individual who I appreciate a lot.”
It was fun to see him smile on my post op check up. A very interesting experience on how the body not only wears down with age but also how it heals, and that is coming from a man who hasn't been to a doctor or been sick for a couple of decades.
Matthew D. Putnam, M.D - 101 Willmar Avenue SW
Good.
“He was good in explaining everything.”
Good.
Matthew D. Putnam, M.D - 101 Willmar Avenue SW
Always responds to PT questions.
“Top Notch”
Always responds to PT questions.
Matthew D. Putnam, M.D - 101 Willmar Avenue SW
Right to the point, very accurate.
“Very warm reception, very honest about results”
Right to the point, very accurate.
Matthew D. Putnam, M.D - 101 Willmar Avenue SW
Dr. Putnam has great experience and knowledge.
“Very good and learned many things.”
Dr. Putnam has great experience and knowledge.
Matthew D. Putnam, M.D - 101 Willmar Avenue SW
The surgery went very well and I am optimistic about my recovery. Immediately following surgery I felt I needed more information, however through follow up visits I received the answers I needed. I would like to thank Dr. Putnam for repairing the damage, I couldn't ask for a better outcome. Now the remainder of recovery is up to me to regain range of motion and ankle strength, thanks again.
“I am very pleased with the outcome of my surgery and follow up care.”
The surgery went very well and I am optimistic about my recovery. Immediately following surgery I felt I needed more information, however through follow up visits I received the answers I needed. I would like to thank Dr. Putnam for repairing the damage, I couldn't ask for a better outcome. Now the remainder of recovery is up to me to regain range of motion and ankle strength, thanks again.
Matthew D. Putnam, M.D - 101 Willmar Avenue SW
Professional, curious and always took time for my questions.
“I received excellent care from all of the professional staff I worked with during my procedure & recovery. ”
Professional, curious and always took time for my questions.
Matthew D. Putnam, M.D - 101 Willmar Avenue SW
l am very impressed with this consultation today. I feel I know what my condition is and am satisfied with the Dr's. advice and with his recommendation.
“Wonderfully informative visit with Dr.Putnam regards my torn left rotator cuff. ”
l am very impressed with this consultation today. I feel I know what my condition is and am satisfied with the Dr's. advice and with his recommendation.
Matthew D. Putnam, M.D - 101 Willmar Avenue SW
he answered all my questions and what my options are.
“veryinformative”
he answered all my questions and what my options are.
Matthew D. Putnam, M.D - 101 Willmar Avenue SW
Dr Putnam explainedmy shoulder issue so I could understandit and answered all my questions. Very good experience.
“very good Dr Putnam explained everything and answered my questions.”
Dr Putnam explainedmy shoulder issue so I could understandit and answered all my questions. Very good experience.
Matthew D. Putnam, M.D - 101 Willmar Avenue SW
it was a good experience and I am confortable in coming back for further treatment
“he was thorough and positive and efficient exam”
it was a good experience and I am confortable in coming back for further treatment
Matthew D. Putnam, M.D - 101 Willmar Avenue SW
bien, me gusto como explico las cosas. muy amable.
“muy bien su trato.”
bien, me gusto como explico las cosas. muy amable.
Matthew D. Putnam, M.D - 101 Willmar Avenue SW
Dr. Putnam described thoroughly my condition explaining with models. He provided much needed guidance,giving me suggestions and then with his help asked for my decision on what to do for my problems. I am completely satisfied with his advice.
“very pleased with the time he took to explain everything”
Dr. Putnam described thoroughly my condition explaining with models. He provided much needed guidance,giving me suggestions and then with his help asked for my decision on what to do for my problems. I am completely satisfied with his advice.
Matthew D. Putnam, M.D - 101 Willmar Avenue SW
The doctor greeted me, and we discuss my issues and made me feel he had my best interest and i felt very confident with his surgery skills.
“great experience”
The doctor greeted me, and we discuss my issues and made me feel he had my best interest and i felt very confident with his surgery skills.
Matthew D. Putnam, M.D - 101 Willmar Avenue SW
An explanation I could understand and willing to listen.
“A+ very easy to understand very much appreciated.”
An explanation I could understand and willing to listen.
Matthew D. Putnam, M.D - 101 Willmar Avenue SW
Very thorough.
“Good”
Very thorough.
Matthew D. Putnam, M.D - 101 Willmar Avenue SW
Dr explained as much as possible what was wrong and what could be done.
“Finding out what's wrong with shoulder.”
Dr explained as much as possible what was wrong and what could be done.
Matthew D. Putnam, M.D - 101 Willmar Avenue SW
Really liked how doctor was friendly, concerned (said he was sorry this happened).
“Dr. was very efficient, reassuring, and informative.”
Really liked how doctor was friendly, concerned (said he was sorry this happened).
Matthew D. Putnam, M.D - 101 Willmar Avenue SW
Dr was great and goes into depth.
“Thorough.”
Dr was great and goes into depth.
Matthew D. Putnam, M.D - 101 Willmar Avenue SW
Answered all my questions explained with great detail.
“Good”
Answered all my questions explained with great detail.
Matthew D. Putnam, M.D - 101 Willmar Avenue SW
Very good.
“Very good experience explained everything to my understanding.”
Very good.
Comment - “ I was very satisfied with the results of the surgury ”
I was very satisfied with the results