Shoulder Specialist
About Dr. Dilisio
Matthew F. Dilisio, MD
Shoulder Surgery · OrthoNebraska
Dr. Dilisio is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Omaha, Nebraska with particular expertise in complex disorders of the shoulder. This ranges from advanced shoulder arthroscopy for rotator cuff tears and instability, to complex reconstruction and joint replacement surgery for shoulder arthritis and fractures.
Dr. Dilisio completed his orthopaedic fellowship training in Boston at Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Brigham and Women's Hospital — with additional advanced training in France and Switzerland at several world-renowned institutions, learning the most advanced shoulder surgery techniques. He completed his orthopaedic residency at Summa Health System, and obtained his medical degree and undergraduate degree from Saint Louis University, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society, recognizing the top medical students in each class. He is an active member of the Society of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, an associate professor of orthopaedic surgery at Creighton University School of Medicine, a member of the Journal of Arthroscopy editorial board, and a member of the Journal of Orthopedics editorial board.
He has over 100 peer-reviewed research articles, book chapters, and presentations throughout the country. His research focuses on rotator cuff biology, shoulder instability, joint replacement outcomes, and novel regenerative therapies for tendon healing.
Official Team Physician
University of Nebraska Omaha Athletics
Dr. Dilisio serves as team physician for UNO Mavericks men's basketball, hockey, and women's soccer — providing on-site medical coverage, injury evaluation, and surgical care for student-athletes.
Diagnostic Ultrasound & Ultrasound-Guided Injections
In-office shoulder ultrasound
Dr. Dilisio has specialized expertise in diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound of the shoulder. Unlike MRI, ultrasound allows real-time, dynamic imaging of the shoulder tendons, bursa, and joint — performed right in the office during your visit. This enables immediate evaluation of rotator cuff tears, biceps tendon pathology, bursitis, and other soft-tissue conditions without the wait for an outside imaging appointment.
Ultrasound-guided injections
Shoulder injections performed under ultrasound guidance are significantly more accurate than landmark-based injections. Real-time visualization ensures the needle is precisely placed in the target structure — whether the subacromial bursa, glenohumeral joint, AC joint, or biceps tendon sheath — maximizing therapeutic benefit and minimizing risk.
Education & Training
Harvard Medical School/Boston Shoulder Institute
Orthopaedic Surgery Fellowship — Shoulder. Advanced training in Boston, France, and Switzerland at several world-renowned institutions, learning the most advanced shoulder surgery techniques.
Summa Health System/Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (MD) — Elected to Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society, recognizing the top medical students in each class
Saint Louis University
Bachelor of Science — Undergraduate Degree
Credentials & Affiliations
Board Certifications & Society Memberships
Approach to Care
Dr. Dilisio's practice is dedicated to the study and treatment of orthopaedic shoulder conditions. Whether you are a young athlete with shoulder instability, a weekend warrior with a rotator cuff tear, or a senior patient with arthritis, the mission is to restore your shoulder function and ability to return to the activities you love.
The singular focus on the shoulder allows for the full range of the latest treatments — from activity optimization, physical therapy, and injections, to minimally-invasive arthroscopic surgery and open reconstruction. Every treatment plan is individualized to your specific goals and lifestyle.