DR. MATT DAGGETT
BOARD-CERTIFIED & FELLOWSHIP-TRAINED ORTHOPEDIC KNEE & SHOULDER EXPERT
Dr. Daggett’s Specialties
Needle Arthroscopy
Using smaller tools, Dr. Daggett can perform many common orthopedic surgeries without the use of general anesthesia or even the use of a scalpel.
Knee Ligament & Meniscus Repair
The knee is made up of many ligaments. With minimally invasive technology, Dr. Daggett is able to repair meniscus and repair ligaments with little down time.
Rotator Cuff Repair
Dr. Daggett is an expert in shoulder care, obtaining a shoulder fellowship in Lyon, France.
ACL Repair/Reconstruction
With his sports medicine fellowship and on-going research on ACL technique, Dr. Daggett uses the latest innovation to provide the best outcomes for his patients.
Sports & Athletic Injuries
Even the safest of athletes can sometimes encounter joint wear and tear or an injury that can leave them watching from the sidelines.
Shoulder Instability
With Dr. Daggett’s extensive focus on shoulder care, he has comprehensive background to help patients return to function.
Shoulder Reconstruction
Dr. Matthew Daggett is fellowship trained in advanced shoulder care and continues to utilize new technology and treatments that lead to better outcomes.
Patella Instability
With extensive training and research published on knee treatments, Dr. Daggett has helped many patients recover from patella instability.
Cartilage Restoration
Dr. Matt Daggett specializes in joint preservation, and he has helped relieve pain for many complicated knee injuries.
MEET DR. DAGGETT:
ABOUT DR. MATTHEW DAGGETT
Dr. Matt Daggett, the founder and President of Sano Orthopedics, is a board-certified and dual fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon. With 60+ clinical articles & care collaboration with renowned international surgeons, Dr. Daggett has established himself as a trusted surgeon early in his career. He is a leader in medical technology, including needle arthroscopy, a less-invasive tool for treating many issues without general anesthesia.
Dr. Daggett specializes in sports medicine, knee, and shoulder care.
BACKGROUND
Dr. Daggett founded Sano Orthopedics with a mission to improve musculoskeletal health. This pursuit drives his technique innovation, which he validates through research and outcomes. He leads the country with Needle Arthroscopy, a minimally invasive knee and shoulder technique. He believes better-individualized care will create a healthier KC village.
Dr. Daggett was born and raised in Kansas City, MO. After graduating from the University of Missouri-Columbia, Dr. Daggett received his medical degree from KCU and MBA in Healthcare Leadership from Rockhurst University. He completed his orthopedic residency in Kansas City.
Following residency, Dr. Daggett knew he wanted to become a sports medicine physician. Thus, he obtained 2 fellowships: a sports medicine fellowship at the American Sports Medicine Institute with Dr. Lemak in Birmingham, AL and a shoulder fellowship with Dr. Gilles Walch and Dr. Lionel Neyton in Lyon, France.
Dr. Daggett is an active researcher in his orthopedic field and an expert in injury prevention, knee ligament injuries, sports medicine, and shoulder rotator cuff repair and treatment. He is the only American member of the International SANTI research group on sports medicine injuries and an associate clinical professor of KCU. He also serves on the Sports Medicine Advisory Committee of the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA).
With over 60 published articles and global visits from surgeons who shadow and collaborate with Dr. Daggett, Dr. Daggett has established himself as a trusted surgeon early in his career. With a drive for better outcomes, he leads the way with new techniques, like Needle Arthroscopy.
Dr. Matt Daggett is known for taking the time to listen to his patients, understand their fears and concerns and then pursue the best possible outcomes. When not at work, he is busy at home with the four young children he and his wife Laura are raising in Leawood, Kansas.
EDUCATION
- Medical School: Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences, Kansas City, MO
- MBA: Healthcare Leadership, Rockhurst University, Kansas City, MO
- Residency: Orthopedic Surgery, Saint Mary’s Medical Center, Blue Springs, MO
- Board Certifications:
- American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery
- Fellowships:
- Sports Medicine, American Sports Medicine Institute, Birmingham, AL
- Shoulder, Centre Orthopedique Santy, Lyon, France
AWARDS & AFFILIATIONS
- Team Physician for Rockhurst Athletics
- Ingram’s “40 Under Forty” in 2021
- Associate Clinical Professor of KCU
- Member of AOAO, AOSSM, AAOS, ANNA
- Member of SANTI (Scientific ACL NeTwork International) Study Group
- KCU Young Alumni Achievement Award
- Sports Medicine Director at Lee’s Summit Medical Center
- Sports Medicine Advisory Committee of Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA)
- The Pitch Magazine “Top Physician” winner 2022
INTERESTS & HOBBIES
LOCATIONS
Dr. Daggett sees patients at the following Sano Orthopedics’ offices: Overland Park, KS, and Lee’s Summit, MO.
Surgical Facility Partners:
RESEARCH
Dr. Matt Daggett established himself as a trusted orthopedic surgeon early in his career. He has over 60 clinical articles published in peer-reviewed journals, many of which are in collaboration with renowned international ortho surgeons. As a private practice surgeon involved in research, the intent is in pursue better outcomes using the latest techniques and innovation.
To view all of Dr. Daggett’s research on Research Gate.
DR. MATT DAGGETT’S PATIENT REVIEWS
DR. DAGGETT’S BLOGS & RESEARCH
Dr. Daggett on Fox 4: Basketball Injuries
Dr. Matt Daggett, sports medicine orthopedic surgeon, has a keen eye for what keeps basketball players safe and what puts them at risk for injury.
Sports Medicine Orthopedic Partner of Rockhurst University Athletics
Sports Medicine Orthopedic Partnerof Rockhurst University AthleticsSano Orthopedics Sports Medicine Physicians and staff are committed to providing sports medicine services to our local athletic communities. In collaboration with F.I.T. Muscle and Joint, Sano is...
Dr. Daggett: Minimally Invasive Shoulder Arthroscopy
Dr. Matt Daggett performs minimally invasive shoulder arthroscopy with biceps tenodesis. No general anesthesia, no stitches: patients recover faster.
Connection of Emotional & Mental Health on Orthopedic Injuries
Poor functional outcomes correlate with poor emotional health, such as anxiety, depression, poor coping skills, and poor social support.
Sano Open House 2021: Dr. Matt Daggett on the State of Healthcare
Dr. Matt Daggett: Putting Health & Care Back in HealthcareImproving the health of our community What really is healthcare? We say the term healthcare all the time. We speak about it every election cycle. Every one of us needs health care at some point in our...
What’s New in Treating ACL Injuries
What's new in ACL Treatments?Why is the ACL so Important? Knee injuries and knee pain are common and yet the knee itself is complex. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is the primary stabilizer in the knee. It is a strong ligament, that allows you to pivot, twist,...
