Matthew Baltz MD | Orthopedic Surgeon Wareham MA

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Matthew Baltz, MD

Specialties:

Orthopedic Surgery / Orthopedics

About Matthew Baltz

Dr. Baltz received his medical degree from the University of Connecticut Medical School. He completed an internship in general surgery and a residency in orthopedic surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina. He then completed a fellowship in sports medicine at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston.

Dr. Baltz is a member of the American Academy of Surgeons and American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine. His special interests include arthroscopy of the knee, shoulder and ankle, sports related injuries, general fractures and hand surgery.

He previously served as assistant team physician for the Boston Celtics and Northeastern University. Currently, he is the team physician for the Massachusetts Maritime Academy and the Wareham Gatemen.

Dr. Baltz is board certified in orthopedic surgery.

Matthew speaks Spanish

Locations

Matthew practices at the following locations:

Southcoast Physicians Group Orthopedics & Orthopedic Surgery

One Recovery Road
Wareham, MA 02571

P: 508-973-2211

Get Directions 41.766258 -70.70495199999999

Insurances Accepted

Southcoast accepts most major insurance plans. Call the Southcoast patient registration department at 844-297-2952 or your health plan with any questions regarding coverage.

Provider Ratings

Rating	Willingness to recommend provider’s office	Overall Provider Experience	Courtesy and Respect of Staff
4.5	4.5	4.5	4.7

Patient Comments (63)

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Jan 29, 21
Verified Patient

Support staff/ nurses were attentive and professional
Jan 24, 21
Verified Patient

Long wait to see doctor. Appt was at 10:15, saw doctor at 11:00. The longest time I have spent inside a building in months
Jan 23, 21
Verified Patient

Dr Baltz is amazing, always knows exactly how to pinpoint my pain
Jan 23, 21
Verified Patient

Everything went soothly.thank you
Jan 19, 21
Verified Patient

Dr. Baltz explains everything to me. He was very, he was nice. He was a doctor who could, he could have been. I don't know. He's just right to the point and I guess that's good. But the only thing I could complain about is I got a cortisone shot and I didn't get the freight of freeze it and it was very it was a hurt and I wish she had used the spray of freeze before she gave it to me. That's all, it was a good experience.
Jan 17, 21
Verified Patient

If you want me to answer questions, please speak in something other than technology speak. The first time you called and you're talking about telehealth. I can only assume that you're talking about did I see the physician in person or did I have a conversation with the physician over the phone? Please be clearer and what you are asking for so that I don't have to make assumptions about what it is you're asking me.
Jan 13, 21
Verified Patient

Pain relieved after a cortisone injection and goals set for improving my overall health and living situation. Acceptance and greater understanding of arthritis in my knee. I am a Senior but there are still many things I can do to improve my mobility and alleviate discomfort. TY
Jan 12, 21
Verified Patient

I was scheduled for a short visit to have cortisone put in my knee and that went very well as usual that's always actually, but I also was having a problem with my neck, Dr. Baltz was wonderful. He took the time to take and have x-rays taken talk to me about a fall I had recently and about an arthritic nick, and he's referred me to physical therapy. So I was extremely happy with the appointment. Thank you.
Jan 11, 21
Verified Patient

You did everything well as usual, nothing needs improvement,I've never had any problems in 30 years with doctors and staff
Jan 6, 21
Verified Patient

First visit. Everyone was welcoming, and efficient. My only issue involved the crutches I was provided. I was asked my height and given a pair of crutches. Then I was left alone. I had little experience with crutches and almost fell over a few times. A nice staff member observed me leaving and adjusted them. They were still difficult and when I got home adjusted the handle height. They are ok now.
Jan 5, 21
Verified Patient

2 new shoulders ... effortlessly!!!!!
Dec 15, 20
Verified Patient

35 minute in exam room before Doctor came in..No one mentioned during that time that he was runnung so late....it would have been nice if someone kept me informed as too how late he was running instead of just leaving me alone in the exam room.
Dec 12, 20
Verified Patient

The process and facility was fine following protocol due to COVID
Nov 27, 20
Verified Patient

Dr. Baltz was comforting and with a professional gentle manner explained everything to me and presented me with options in order to make a wise decision as to how to deal with my situation.I felt confident that he was offering the best options for my situation and trusted him explicitly.Later the next day I had to call as I was suffering from extreme pain and received a call back from the dr. on call, Dr. [Name] who was exceptional. He gave me a regiment of Advil and Tylenol to help with pain and thoroughly explained the dosing procedure in a manner that I could understand. He was extremely caring and sensitive to my needs.
Nov 23, 20
Verified Patient

Very efficient and pleasant
Nov 21, 20
Verified Patient

Extremely well run office. Staff were all great and Dr Baltz was excellent diagnosing me and explaining my options.
Nov 18, 20
Verified Patient

Staff was very friendly. Dr. Baltz was thorough in addressing my situation, discussing options for treatment.
Nov 17, 20
Verified Patient

Drs and nurses were rude when they ask question they need to listen to the patient's answers. Seemed like they didn't care, just wanted to give injection and move on to the next patient.
Nov 11, 20
Verified Patient

My first visit, and it was fine.
Nov 11, 20
Verified Patient

To be honest my appointment was confusing and didn't help my anxiety of having a broken bone. Interaction with Dr wasn't reassuring and again very confusing.
Nov 3, 20
Verified Patient

Service was quick and professional
Oct 30, 20
Verified Patient

Personable and professional in every way. Willing to clarify any questions in a straight forward manner.
Oct 22, 20
Verified Patient

No issues. Got in an out and sufficient time. The experience I was looking for thank you
Oct 15, 20
Verified Patient

The entire staff was very helpful, Dr Baltz' s treatment has been tremendously helpful, still waiting for some test results, but am recovering quickly, thank you
Oct 5, 20
Verified Patient

Understand my concerns and helped me understand the situation
Oct 4, 20
Verified Patient

Everyone was very pleasant answered all my questions very understanding and very helpful. I was glad I came to this appointment.
Oct 3, 20
Verified Patient

The staff in the office were fantastic. Doctor Baltz was great and took time to explain my issue and what my options were.
Sep 26, 20
Verified Patient

First time seeing Dr. B. Liked him very much. He explained everything step by step to me right down to the cotton swab!
Sep 23, 20
Verified Patient

The front desk staff and medical assistant staff are wonderful. There were caring, welcoming and professional. I felt listened to and heard when interacting with each.
Sep 22, 20
Verified Patient

Dr. Blatz listen to me about my pain in my shoulder and he explained all the options and what caused the arthritis and the remedy I had a Cortizone shot as I am not quite ready for a shoulder replacement very happy with this facility thank you
Sep 21, 20
Verified Patient

Great service, wish I could have gotten appointment sooner.
Sep 19, 20
Verified Patient

Dr. Baltz has performed other orthopedic procedures/surgeries on me and I have always been satisfied and have the utmost confidence in him. He is very caring and shows concern for my health.
Sep 18, 20
Verified Patient

A little more time, and how to handle the visit more in tune with my situation
Sep 10, 20
Verified Patient

Communication was well and also information on whet is best for my situation
Aug 26, 20
Verified Patient

Very professional
Aug 25, 20
Verified Patient

Great provider! Wouldn't use anyone else in South Coast for my Orthopedic issues. Thank you Dr. Baltz.
Aug 12, 20
Verified Patient

Doctor was very professional, professional and knowledgeable about my condition, but did not ask me any questions about my life and what I do for work and how it would affect me. Otherwise, he was very very professional, but I felt like he did a lot of the talking and didn't ask a lot of questions about what was going on with my health concern. Thank you.
Aug 7, 20
Verified Patient

Everything was fine.
Aug 6, 20
Verified Patient

The doctor and office are always cheerful, helpful, and respectful.
Jul 26, 20
Verified Patient

Knowledgeable but abrupt.
Jul 24, 20
Verified Patient

Everyone was very friendly. I was treated with respect and they were courteous.Dr Baltz is terrific and has always been kind and up front with anything he needed to tell me.
Jul 24, 20
Verified Patient

Good visit. Very friendly and helpful staff. Accomplished everything I needed.
Jul 23, 20
Verified Patient

Very helpful and knowledgeable!
Jul 20, 20
Verified Patient

everything ok and on time.
Jul 3, 20
Verified Patient

There is nothing to improve my appointment went great answered all my questions i would recomend Dr Baltz to family and friends
Jun 19, 20
Verified Patient

Dr Baltz’s was very helpful and fixed my problem with my knee.
Jun 17, 20
Verified Patient

I know it is a crazy time and considering that, the experience was good. I will have more appreciation seeing my Dr when he returns to his Wareham office.
Jun 17, 20
Verified Patient

Clerical staff seemed stressed. Understandable!!
Jun 14, 20
Verified Patient

Check in was easy and no wait once in the door. The doctor listened to my concern and tried to address it even though he was unsure it would be helpful due to the nature of the concern.
Jun 10, 20
Verified Patient

Everything was handled well except for the confusion when I first arrived, if I had already called to check in. Explained I wasn't aware that I had to. Come to find out the receptionist that called me had checked me in !
Jun 8, 20
Verified Patient

I observed that it was nice and clean.
Jun 3, 20
Verified Patient

Excellent service and care
May 27, 20
Verified Patient

Given the COVID-19 situation, I was a little skeptical about going to any doctor. Someone screened me before I was allowed to even enter. The receptionist and nurse were lovely and calming. Dr. Baltz seemed to know exactly what he was doing and conducted a few short tests to find the root of my painful neck and shoulder problems. After having a few x-rays taken - the technician being efficient and kind - he gave me a plan of action. Overall, the social distancing and sanitizing efforts were excellent, and the medical care exceeded my expectations.
May 26, 20
Verified Patient

I was very pleased with the care and attention received once I entered the facility. I am not sure if it was because of the holiday on Monday and my appointment was on Tuesday, but I was instructed to call once I arrived at the facility and at the parking lot. I did call and was on hold for 15 minutes and finally decided to enter the entry hall where I was greeted and told by the person who took my temperature that the wait had been about 20 minutes before someone would answer my call so that I could enter the Southcoast. I was concerned that I would be late for my appointment, which is why I decided to enter at the front door. From then on my experience was acceptable and I was attended to.
May 23, 20
Verified Patient

I was told I would have to wait in my car but when I got there it was unclear which side I should park on or if their was a order to parking
May 23, 20
Verified Patient

Dr Baltz is very good at his job. This morning I was thinking miracle worker. THANK YOU
May 16, 20
Verified Patient

Things moved quickly and smoothly That always is a plus. I know the Doctors see thousands of patients a year. It didn’t bother me too much, but he didn’t seem to remember me. Again not a big deal. Thx
May 13, 20
Verified Patient

Everything went well. I felt safe because of the Covid precautions that were taken at the entrance. My medical issue was diagnosed and treated in an efficient manner.
May 8, 20
Verified Patient

Everyone was very friendly and caring
May 7, 20
Verified Patient

Always polite and helpful. Take good care of me.
May 1, 20
Verified Patient

Very helpful and answered all concerns.
Apr 23, 20
Verified Patient

My visit was for a specific reason. Pain in my right shoulder. X-rays were taken and the doctor examined my shoulder for the source of pain. We discussed what was happening and why. He explained my options for recovery and proceeded with my permission and choice of recovery. He answered all my questions and will see him for follow up in 7 weeks. A pleasant experience as he is a new physician for me and i was pleased with the outcome of our meeting.
Apr 22, 20
Verified Patient

In and out quickly. Questions answered and treatment given right away.

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