Dr. Philippi

Dr. Matthew Philippi is a fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon specializing in the full spectrum of spinal care, from minimally invasive procedures to complex reconstructions. He completed his medical degree and orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Utah, followed by fellowship training in spine surgery at the Cleveland Clinic, where he trained alongside both orthopedic spine surgeons and neurosurgeons.

Before pursuing medicine, Dr. Philippi spent over a decade as a professional skier, competing in international events and appearing in major ski films. He also founded a nonprofit organization supporting humanitarian work with other professional skiers in the Chilean and Peruvian Andes. His background as a professional athlete informs his commitment to helping patients restore mobility, return to activity, and improve their quality of life.

Dr. Philippi enjoys skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and spending time outdoors with his family.

Below is a list of Dr. Philippi’s publications:

Published Articles

• Stover J, Trone M, Weston J, Lewis C, Levis H, Farhang N, Philippi M, Zeidan M, Lawrence B, Bowles R. Therapeutic CRISPR epigenome editing on inflammatory receptors in the intervertebral disc. Molecular Therapy 2024;32(11)
• Torrez T, Dong W, Philippi M, Percin B, Connelly J, Drain J, Karamian B. Cervical disc arthroplasty vs. anterior cervical discectomy and fusion—what are the outcomes? AME Medical Journal 2024;9(39)
• Philippi M, Shin C, Quevedo S, Weiner J, Chavarria J, Avramis I, Rizkalla J. Roussouly classification of adult spinal deformity. Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings. 2024;37(4):688–691
• Siebert M, Philippi M, Steadman J, Bakshi N, Arena C, Saltzman C. In Situ Subtalar Arthrodesis: A Systematic Review. Int J Foot Ankle. 2023;7(084)
• Steadman J, Bakshi N, Philippi M, et al. Association of Normal vs Abnormal Meary Angle With Hindfoot Malalignment and First Metatarsal Rotation: A Short Report. Foot Ankle Int. 2022;43(5):706-709
• Bakshi N, Steadman J, Philippi M, et al. Association Between Hindfoot Alignment and First Metatarsal Rotation. Foot Ankle Int. 2022;43(1):105-112
• Philippi M, Kahn T, Adeyemi T, Maak T, Aoki S. Leg dominance as a risk factor for femoroacetabular impingement syndrome. J Hip Preserv Surg. 2020;7(1):22-26
• Mortensen A, Philippi M, Karns M, et al. A Narrow Posterior Joint Space on a False Profile Radiograph Does Not Correlate With Posterior Joint Cartilage Degeneration in Hip Preservation Patients. Arthroscopy. 2020;36(12):2984-2991
• Philippi M, Sandilands S, Goodwyn P, Kakish S. Ipsilateral Femoral Neck and Shaft Fractures with a Floating Knee Injury: A Case Report. UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal. 2019;8(1):140-145
• Philippi M, Kahn T, Adeyemi T, Maak T, Aoki S. Extracapsular local infiltration analgesia in hip arthroscopy: a retrospective study. J Hip Preserv Surg. 2018;5(1):60-65
• Philippi M, Kahn T, Adeyemi T, Maak T, Aoki S. Extracapsular local infiltration analgesia in hip arthroscopy patients: a randomized, prospective study. J Hip Preserv Surg. 2018;5(3):226-23212.
• Jones D, Philippi M, Maak T, Aoki S. Progressive osteoarthritis during pregnancy several years following hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement. J Orthop. 2018;15(2):475-479
• Jackson J, 3rd, Philippi M, Kolz C, Suter T, Henninger H. Characterization of plantaris tendon constructs for ankle ligament reconstruction. Foot Ankle Int. 2014;35(9):922-928