Matthew David Ellington, MDPediatric Orthopedic Surgery in Austin, TX

Matthew D. Ellington, MD, is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon who provides personalized care for bone, muscle and joint conditions that affect children and teens. He specializes in pediatric and adolescent sports medicine and trauma at Dell Children's in Austin, Texas with both non-surgical and surgical treatment options. Dr. Ellington starts by listening to understand you and your child's health concerns. Then, he works with you to create a personalized care plan for your child's needs. Our pediatric orthopedic specialists are part of a national team of bone, muscle and joint care specialists, sharing best practices to diagnose and treat types of pediatric orthopedic conditions. Ask about virtual visits as part of your child's ongoing care.

Whether your child has new joint pain or you want to talk about a current diagnosis, Dr. Ellington is here for you. If surgery is recommended, he uses minimally invasive procedures to help shorten your child's recovery. And you'll have an entire care team dedicated to your child's care and recovery, including occupational and physical therapists, to help improve your child's strength and mobility.

Dr. Ellington has a special interest in pediatric and adolescent sports medicine and trauma.

Dr. Ellington is fellowship trained in pediatric orthopedic surgery and completed a fellowship at Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego, CA.

Dr. Ellington is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine (PRiSM), and Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America serving in leadership roles with all three.

When not caring for patients, Dr. Ellington enjoys spending time with his family whether it is fly fishing in the many creeks and rivers of central Texas, camping, or tailgating for UT sporting events.