Matthew D. Hepler, M.D.
Vero Orthopaedics/
Vero Neurology


• IN VERO BEACH
1155 35th Lane
Ste 100
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Ph: (772) 569-2330
Fax: (772) 569-8349

• IN SEBASTIAN
13230 US Highway 1
Sebastian, FL 32957
Ph: (772) 388-3911


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  Mathew D. Hepler, M.D.
Diplomate American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Dr. Hepler specializes in comprehensive spine care. He is a graduate of Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and Johns Hopkins University. His post graduate training includes Flight Surgeon at Naval Aerospace Medical Institute, internship in general surgery at Presbyterian Hospital New York, residency at New York Orthopaedic Hospital, and a spine fellowship at Twin Cities Spine Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Hepler has practiced Orthopaedic and Spine surgery for the past six years at Northwestern Memorial Hospital where he also held a faculty appointment as Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. He was also on staff at the Childrens Memorial Hospital where he specialized in Scoliosis. He remains a member of the Scoliosis Research Society and has been published extensively in peer reviewed journals and books.

Dr. Hepler is a recipient of the NIH Institute Research Service Award and the Armed Forces Health Profession Scholarship. His honors include: Omicron Delta Kappa Honors Society, and All American Swimming. He was a designated Surface Warfare Medical Officer receiving the National Defense Medal, Naval Commendation Medal, Kuwaiti Liberation Medal, South West Asian Service Medal and Navy unit Commendation. He is also certified in Solo Navy T-34C aircraft.

Dr. Heplers’ memberships include: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Medical association, Aerospace Medical Association, North American Spine Society, and the American Spinal Injury Association. He is also a member of the Navy Jacksonville Flying Club and the Society of U.S. Naval Flight Surgeons.

Dr. Hepler joined the staff at Vero Orthopaedics and Vero Neurology in July 2007 where he began seeing patients and is focused on developing a Comprehensive Spine Care Center of Excellence with our team of Orthopaedic surgeons, Rehab Physical Medicine Physicians and Neurologists. He is also on staff at Indian River Medical Center and Health South Rehabilitation Center.

Dr. Hepler is an accomplished swimmer and enjoys sailing. He has family in South Florida and is looking forward to spending much of his free time enjoying our coastal waters.

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