Castle Connolly recently released its 2019 Top Doctors listing, which included eleven doctors from The Bone & Joint Center. Eight of the doctors, Drs. Richard Alfred, R. Maxwell Alley, Robert Cheney, John Czajka, Matthew DiCaprio, Marc Fuchs, Jordan Lisella, and Joachim Tenuta, were named Top Doctors in orthopaedic surgery. The other three, Drs.
MATTHEW R.
DICAPRIO, M.D.
Specialties
Orthopaedic Oncology
General Orthopaedics
Total Joint Replacement & Revision
Trauma
Locations
Albany
Malta
About
As a fellowship-trained musculoskeletal oncologist, Dr. Matthew DiCaprio’s primary clinical focus deals with the treatment of benign and malignant bone and soft tissue tumors in adult and pediatric patients. This includes both primary musculoskeletal tumors and metastatic bone disease.
Dr. DiCaprio’s other areas of interest include joint reconstruction and replacement, sports medicine, and orthopaedic trauma.
He is a native of Scotia and returned to the Capital Region in 2004 to be the areas only orthopaedic oncologist in over a 100 mile radius. Dr. DiCaprio is passionate about the care of his sarcoma patients and has started SarcomaStrong.com, an annual Team Sarcoma 5K Run/Walk to raise awareness and funds for sarcoma research.
Dr. DiCaprio is a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and the Director of Orthopaedic Oncology at Albany Medical Center.
Education & Training
- Bachelor of Science in Biology: Utica College, Utica, NY
- Doctor of Medicine: State University of New York Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
- General Surgery Internship: Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
- Orthopaedic Surgery Residency: Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
- Musculoskeletal Oncology Fellowship: University of Florida Health, Gainesville, FL
- Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Professional Associations
- Alpha Omega Alpha (Junior Year), State University of New York Health Science Center
- American Medical Association
- Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
- Manuscript Reviewer for Clnical Orthopaedics and Related Research
- Medical Society of the State of New York
- Musculoskeletal Tumor Society
Awards
- Multiple Publications in the Fields of Orthopaedic Oncology, Joint Reconstructive Surgery, and Medical Education
- Patients' Choice Recognition Award
- Yale Orthopaedic Graduation Disputation Award for Research
Hospital Affiliations
- Albany Medical Center
- Capital Region Ambulatory Surgery Center
- Center for Advanced Ambulatory Surgery
- St. Peter’s Hospital
News
Patient Reviews
- “Dr. DiCaprio was an excellent communicator. He asked questions and listened before answering my questions. I feel I am in good care through treatment and follow-up.”– Leslie P.Patient Rating:
- “During my visit, I saw two doctors. Both gentlemen were professional with excellent bedside manners. It is evident that they took the time to view my file beforehand to address my concerns adequately. I have to return an in a couple of weeks for an MRI.”– Dawn S.Patient Rating:
- “Identified my problem and has given me options to resolve the issue.”– Michael M.Patient Rating: