Matthew D. Folchert, MD is a board certified Orthopaedic Surgeon with specialty training and expertise in Hand and Upper Extremity. He is an Assistant Professor at The University of Colorado with his current practice based at Denver Health Medical Center.

Dr. Folchert received his medical doctorate at the University of Iowa School of Medicine in 2015. He completed Orthopaedic Surgery residency at the University of Washington/Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, WA. He then completed additional specialization training in Hand and Upper Extremity at Thomas Jefferson University/Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center in Philadelphia, PA. His extensive training with a focus on trauma of the hand and upper extremity makes Dr. Folchert uniquely qualified for the treatment of fractures and injuries involving the fingers, hand, wrist, and arm. In addition to these more severe conditions, Dr. Folchert also provides surgical and non-surgical treatment for all other hand and upper extremity conditions including carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, tendinitis, Dupuytren’s, and arthritis.

Outside of work, Dr. Folchert enjoys skiing, hiking, and spending time with his family. He also continues to research, review, and publish on topics related to hand surgery, including on new and evolving treatments with the goal of improving care.