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Matthew Negaard

Sports Medicine Physician & Emergency Medicine Physician

Dr. Matthew Negaard developed a passion for medicine through the influence of his parents – an athletic trainer and an intensive care nurse. He has contributed research and education in musculoskeletal ultrasound and injuries, as well as a variety of emergency medicine topics.

Additionally, Dr. Negaard has a passion for serving those without access to medical care. He has tended to those in need in Tanzania and Haiti. He also has continued work in local emergency departments. Outside of his work, Dr. Negaard enjoys participating in recreational athletics, attending sporting events and playing board games with his wife Briana.

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Certifications

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, 2016-present
Advanced Trauma Life Support, 2016-present
American Board of Emergency Medicine, Board Certified, 2021-present
Certificate of Added Qualifications, Sports Medicine, 2021-present
Medical License, State of Indiana, 2020-present
Medical License, State of Iowa, 2016-present
Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 2016-present

Research & Publications

Education

Northwestern College, Orange City, Iowa
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Emergency Medicine Residency
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship

Positions

Forté Fast Medical Director 2022-present
Clinical Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics 2020 – present
University of Iowa Hawkeyes, Team Physician, 2019-2020
Highland High School, Riverside, Iowa - Team Physician (2019-2020)
American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Research Committee, Fellow Liaison, 2019-2020
American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Instructor, S.M.A.R.T.-E.S.T. (Sideline Management Assessment Response Techniques - Emergency Sports Trauma), 2017-2022

It is such a blessing to join a physician group with such a rich history of serving the Indianapolis area. If you need urgent orthopedic care, our acute injury clinics offer easily accessible, reliable, high-quality evaluation and treatment from fellowship-trained physicians.

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patient Success Stories

Eva

Stress Fracture Patient

While training for the Boston Marathon, Eva developed a stress fracture. Hear from Eva about how her experience at Forté, from her first walk-in appointment with Dr. Negaard at Forté Fast to her final physical therapy appointment with Jen Lebeau, allowed her to recover in time for Boston.

Stacy Royer

Ankle Patient

Stacy came to Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics after spraining her ankle while letting out her brand new puppy, Auggie. With the help of Dr. Matthew Negaard and our team of physical therapists, Stacy is back to chasing after Auggie and living her best active life.

Laura Matthews

Hip and Shoulder Patient

Laura Matthews had been dealing with pain in her hip and shoulder when she came to Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics. With ultrasound-guided injections performed by Dr. Matthew Negaard and physical therapy, Laura is back to feeling better than ever.

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