Summary

Dr. Matthew Follett is a fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon at Synergy Orthopedic Specialists specializing in the comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of spinal conditions.

Dr. Follett earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, completed his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at Stanford University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery ,and his fellowship in Orthopedic Surgery of the Spine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

His goal is to help patients regain and maintain mobility, achieve pain relief, and improve overall function through individualized non-operative and surgical treatment options.

As an orthopedic spine specialist with Synergy Orthopedic Specialists, Dr. Follett provides comprehensive care for patients with spinal disorders involving the neck, back, nerves, and spinal structures. His primary services include:

  • Spinal decompression surgery — Treatment designed to relieve pressure on the spinal cord …or nerves caused by conditions such as spinal stenosis, herniated discs, and myelopathy.
  • Minimally invasive spine surgery — Specialized surgical techniques intended to address spinal conditions while minimizing disruption to surrounding tissues when appropriate.
  • Spinal stabilization and fusion procedures — Surgical treatment for spinal instability and other conditions requiring stabilization of affected spinal segments.
  • Spinal motion preservation — Treatment approaches designed to address spinal conditions while preserving motion in appropriate patients.
  • Complex revision spine surgery — Evaluation and surgical management of patients who have undergone previous spine surgery and require additional treatment for persistent or recurrent spinal problems.

Providing patients with unsurpassed personalized orthopedic care, Dr. Matthew Follett provides the highest standards of excellence in surgical and non-surgical orthopedic care.

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Office Locations

Dr. Matthew Follett has 2 locations

Synergy Orthopedic Specialists, Inc.

27250 Via Industria Ste ATemecula, CA 92590

Synergy Orthopedic Specialist - Mission Valley

9095 Rio San Diego Dr Ste 450San Diego, CA 92108
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 8 years of experience
  • 82 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Orthopedic Surgery of the Spine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
  • 13 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

    • Vitals Preferred Provider Award
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Matthew Follett

  • Aetna
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem MPN (Work Comp)
  • Avmed
  • Blue Shield Federal Employee Program
  • Blue Shield of CA
  • Carefirst
  • ChampVA
  • Cigna
  • Commercial PPO – Enhanced care PPO Individual – All Plans & Exchange
  • Community Care IPA
  • Community Health Group (CHG) – excluding PT and OT service
  • Corvel
  • Coventry (Work Comp)
  • Covered CA (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum)
  • Department of Labor (DOL)
  • Elect Choice EPO
  • Emergency & Acute Care Med Corp (EA Scripps)
  • Emergency & Acute Care Med Corp (EA Sharp)
  • First Choice Health
  • GEHA
  • Hartford
  • Health Excel IPA
  • Health Net – Commercial POS – Select SM GRP/LG GRP
  • Health Net CA Health & Wellness – Medicaid CA
  • Health Net Covered CA HMO
  • Health Net Direct Network – Commercial POS – Select SM GRP/LG GRP
  • Health Net Direct Network Commercial POS SM/LG GROUP
  • Health Net PPO – Commercial EPO
  • Health Net PPO – Commercial HMO
  • Health Net PPO – Commercial HMO – Medicare COB HMO
  • Health Net PPO – Commercial HMO Medicare COB POS
  • Health Net PPO – Commercial HMO Small Business Plans
  • Health Net PPO – Commercial POS Elect LG GROUP
  • Health Net PPO – Commercial POS Elect SM GROUP
  • Health Net PPO – Commercial PPO Individual And Family
  • Health Net PPO – Commercial PPO LG GROUP/SM GROUP
  • Health Net PPO – Medi-cal
  • Health Net Pure Care HSP Large Group
  • Health Net Purecare HSP Individual
  • Health Net Purecare HSP Small Group
  • Health Net Purecare One EPO Individual
  • Healthcomp
  • Humana
  • Imperial Health Holdings
  • Managed Choice POS
  • Medex
  • Medi-cal (DHCS)
  • Medicare / Noridian
  • Medicare DMERC
  • Medrisk
  • Mercy Physicians Med GRP (MPMG)
  • Molina
  • Molina Dual Option
  • Network By Design
  • One Call (Workcomp)
  • Open Choice PPO
  • Optum
  • Palmetto DME
  • Personal Injury Liens
  • Primecare (Keenan) Hospital HMO
  • Prospect Medical Group
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • Scripps Coastal Medical Group
  • Scripps Physician Medical Group (SPMG)
  • Sedgwick
  • Sharp Community Med GRP (SCMG)
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • Sharp Rees Stealy Medical Group
  • State Fund
  • Tribal Healthcare
  • Tricare
  • Tricare For Life
  • Tricare Prime
  • Tricare Reserve Select
  • Tricare Select
  • Triwest VA Alliance
  • UCSD Managed Care
  • United Healthcare
  • Work Comp
  • Ximed / Physicians IPA – Health Excel IPA

Medical Specialties

Dr. Matthew Follett has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Matthew Follett has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery Of The Spine

Certifications, License, & Education

8 Years Experience

Dr. Matthew Follett holds an active medical license in the state of California. They are board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Orthopedic Surgery of the Spine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

Residency

Completed their residency at Stanford University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine in 2018.

NPI Number

Dr. Follett's NPI number is 1316443849.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I make an appointment with Dr. Matthew Follett?
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Where is Dr. Matthew Follett's office located?
Dr. Matthew Follett's office is located at 27250 Via Industria Ste A, Temecula, CA, 92590.
Is Dr. Matthew Follett accepting new patients?
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Does Dr. Matthew Follett accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Matthew Follett accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Dr. Matthew Follett affiliated with?
Dr. Matthew Follett is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, and Sharp Memorial Hospital.

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