Dr. Matthew Shirley, MD
Dr. Matthew Shirley is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Park City, Utah. Dr. Shirley has performed 25 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#45 in Utah) and 14 hip replacements, for a combined total of 39 procedures.
In Utah, Dr. Shirley performs below average in knee (25 vs 42 avg), below average in hip (14 vs 35 avg).
Dr. Shirley's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (25 cases) and hip replacements (14 cases).
Park City is home to 4 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Park City area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Shirley first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Shirley's 25 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims represent approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally (source: CMS data, AJRR). This range estimates the surgeon's total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count above is the definitive, audited figure.
How Dr. Shirley Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Utah state average.
Contact & Location
Park City, UT 84060
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Hospital Affiliations & Quality
Quality ratings and complication rates are hospital-level metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon performance. Star ratings updated quarterly. Complication data covers a rolling 3-year period.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Shirley
How does Dr. Shirley's procedure volume compare to other Utah surgeons?
Dr. Shirley has performed 39 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Utah average is 59 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Shirley ranks #44 out of 89 orthopedic surgeons in Utah.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Shirley perform?
Dr. Shirley's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (25 cases) and hip replacement (14 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Shirley in Park City?
Yes. There are 4 orthopedic surgeons in Park City in the current Medicare dataset. Patients can compare procedure volumes and specializations to choose the surgeon who best fits their needs. Use the state page to view all Utah surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Shirley represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on the most recent Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Shirley's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 39 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Shirley perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Shirley's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (25 cases), hip replacement (14 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Shirley affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Shirley is affiliated with Park City Hospital, Intermountain Health Heber Valley Hospital, St Mark'S Hospital, Intermountain Medical Center, Intermountain Health Alta View Hospital.
How does Dr. Shirley compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Park City?
Among the 4 orthopedic surgeons in Park City, Dr. Shirley ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Shirley is among the highest-volume surgeons in Park City.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Shirley practices?
Park City Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Intermountain Health Heber Valley Hospital (insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); St Mark'S Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Park City, Utah
Dr. Shirley's 39 Medicare procedures are below the Park City average of 58. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Park City.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Charles Lind | 102 | Knee |
| Dr. Michael Metcalf | 70 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Mark Hatch | 21 | Shoulder |
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