Matthew Harb, M.D.
A fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon dedicated exclusively to hip and knee replacement — and to helping patients return to the lives they love.
Dr. Matthew Harb specializes in minimally invasive, muscle-sparing hip and knee replacement surgery. His practice is built around rapid-recovery protocols and custom-fitted implants tailored to each patient — an approach that allows many to undergo outpatient procedures and return home the same day.
A Louisiana native, Dr. Harb attended Louisiana State University on a full academic scholarship and graduated with honors before earning his medical degree at LSU School of Medicine, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at SUNY Downstate, where he served as Administrative Chief Resident, and went on to subspecialty fellowship training in adult reconstruction at the University of Virginia.
Outside of the operating room, Dr. Harb is married to his wife Katie and is a proud father of two. He enjoys running, hiking, and spending time outdoors — the same active lifestyle he works to restore for his patients.
“My focus is excellence in patient care, expedited recovery after surgery, and getting people back to the normal activities they love.”
For a deeper look at how Dr. Harb practices — his philosophy, approach to surgery, and what to expect from recovery — see why patients choose Dr. Harb →
Education & training
Fellowship
Adult Reconstruction — University of Virginia
Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery — SUNY Downstate (Administrative Chief Resident)
Medical School
LSU School of Medicine — Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
Undergraduate
Louisiana State University — full academic scholarship, graduated with honors
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
- Nathan Bernstein Scholarship Award for Clinical Excellence
- Gold Humanism Award for excellence in humanism and teaching
- Multiple peer-reviewed publications and book chapters
- National podium and poster presentations
In our patients’ words
“He took the time to listen, thoroughly explained my options, and answered every question with patience and clarity.”
“I had no problems with my hip after surgery. Dr. Harb is compassionate and patient — never in a rush.”
“An excellent physician in whom I have total faith and trust — caring, attentive, and he explains everything without ever talking down to me.”
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