As a retired attorney and former ballet dancer, Amy M. was no stranger to pushing through discomfort. But when her lower back pain began to limit even the simplest joys of life, like walking to the library or visiting friends, she knew something had to change.
MATTHEW W.
TETREAULT, M.D.
Specialties
Anterior Total Hip Replacement
Partial and Total Knee Replacement
Revision Hip and Knee Replacement
Trauma
Locations
Albany
Clifton Park
Malta
Schenectady
About
Dr. Matthew Tetreault is a board-certified, fellowship-trained lower extremity adult reconstruction surgeon. He specializes in total hip replacement (including the direct anterior approach), total and partial knee replacement (including robot-assisted surgery), revision hip and knee replacement, and trauma-related injuries. He is dedicated to developing evidence-based treatment plans that are tailored to meeting the individual goals of his patients and getting them back to the activities they enjoy.
Born and raised in the Capital District, Dr. Tetreault graduated from Guilderland High School. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in chemistry and economics from Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts, and his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. After medical school, he completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, before undergoing additional training through a lower extremity adult reconstruction fellowship at the renowned Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. This included dedicated training in complex primary (first-time) and revision (redo) hip and knee replacement.
Dr. Tetreault is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, and the Mid-America Orthopaedic Association as well as a consultant reviewer for The Bone & Joint Journal and The Journal of Arthroplasty. He has published multiple book chapters and scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals in addition to presenting studies at national orthopaedic meetings.
When he is not seeing patients, Dr. Tetreault enjoys exercising and spending time with his family.
Dr. Tetreault is available to see patients at our Albany, Clifton Park, Malta, and Schenectady offices.
Education & Training
- Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry and Economics: Williams College, Williamstown, MA
- Doctor of Medicine: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA
- Orthopaedic Surgery Residency: Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
- Lower Extremity Adult Reconstruction Fellowship: Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Professional Associations
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
- Mid-America Orthopaedic Association
- The Bone & Joint Journal, Consultant Reviewer
- The Journal of Arthroplasty, Consultant Reviewer
Hospital Affiliations
- Albany Medical Center
- Capital Region Ambulatory Surgery Center
- Center for Advanced Ambulatory Surgery
- St. Peter’s Hospital
News
Patient Reviews
- “Thank you all. Dr. Tetreault and his team did an excellent job on my left knee in January 2023 and just did another excellent job on my right knee. This has had a huge positive impact on my life. Again, thank you.”– Joe M.Patient Rating:
- “Dr. Tetreault is an excellent doctor. He always treats me with gentleness. He cares for his patients' health. Thanks to his treatment, I am no longer in pain.”– Maria R.Patient Rating:
- “I was very pleased with Dr. Tetrault and Nicole. Looking forward to my next appointment.”– Jennifer C.Patient Rating: