Matthew P. Abdel, M.D., is the Andrew A. and Mary S. Sugg Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Consultant of Adult Reconstruction at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Given his surgical expertise in periprosthetic joint infections, Dr. Abdel also has a joint appointment in the Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine. His clinical focus includes: Revision total hip arthroplasties Revision total knee arthroplasties Periprosthetic joint infections Periprosthetic fractures Complex oncologic reconstructions around the hip and knee Primary total hip arthroplasties Primary total knee arthroplasties In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Abdel is active in research and education, providing mentorship to residents and fellows. He authors expert content and publishes in high-impact scientific journals. Dr. Abdel was recently elected to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) Board of Directors (2020 - 2022), the highest governing body of orthopedic surgery in the world.