Smiling man in gray plaid suit jacket and blue tie against a solid blue background, professional portrait.

Matthew Lyons, M.D.

Shoulder, Sports Medicine

Accepting New Patients

Virtual Visits Available

Dr. Matthew Lyons is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder care and sports medicine. His clinical focus includes advanced treatment of shoulder conditions, sports-related injuries, elbow and wrist conditions, knee ligament injuries, cartilage restoration, and fractures of the upper and lower extremities.

Dr. Lyons brings 12 years of orthopedic experience to Proliance Orthopedic Associates. Before joining Proliance, he served as Chief of Orthopedics at Kaiser for three years and participated in national leadership committees focused on implant selection and pricing, sports and shoulder replacement care, and implant ethics. He was also selected as an ISAKOS Traveling Fellow in sports medicine, reflecting his commitment to advanced orthopedic care and collaboration within the field.

Dr. Lyons was drawn to Proliance Orthopedic Associates because of the opportunity to work alongside physicians at the top of their field while practicing within an independent, physician-led model of care. He values the ability to provide thoughtful, individualized treatment while helping patients return to the activities and lifestyle that matter most to them.

Dr. Lyons takes a collaborative approach to patient care. At the first appointment, patients can expect a careful evaluation focused on accurately diagnosing the problem and developing a treatment plan that fits their goals, lifestyle, and needs. He believes treatment should be individualized, whether that means beginning with non-surgical options, considering surgery when appropriate, or adjusting the plan if the first approach does not provide the desired result.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Lyons enjoys spending time with his family, including his twins, a boy and a girl who are almost 10 years old.

CERTIFICATIONS & EDUCATION

Education & Training:

  • Medical School: University of Washington, 2007
  • Residency: Orthopedic Surgery, 2012
  • Fellowship: Sports Medicine, University of Virginia, 2013
  • Fellowship: Hand Surgery, University of Virginia, 2014

Experience & Leadership:

  • 12 years of experience
  • Chief of Orthopedics, Kaiser (3 years)
  • Sat on national committees: National Product Council (implants and pricing), Sports/Shoulder Replacement Committee, Implant Ethics Committee
  • ISAKOS Traveling Fellow (sports medicine)

Credentials & Recognition

  • Fellow: AAOS, AOSSM, ASSH
  • Seattle Top Doctor: 2024, 2025

Conditions Treated

Shoulder
  • Shoulder arthroplasty (total and reverse), including fractures
  • Revision shoulder replacements
  • Rotator cuff repair
  • Tendon transfers
  • Shoulder instability and bone loss
  • Cartilage restoration
Elbow
  • Elbow arthroscopy
  • Ligament reconstruction (UCL/Tommy John)
  • Tennis elbow
  • Ulnar nerve
  • Cartilage restoration
Wrist
  • Wrist arthroscopy
  • Cartilage restoration
Knee
  • ACL reconstruction and revision ACL reconstruction
  • Multi-ligamentous knee injury
  • Meniscus repair
  • Patellar instability
  • Cartilage restoration
Other
  • Fractures of upper and lower extremity, including complex fractures
  • Proximal hamstring tears