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Matthew F. Grady, MD, FAAP, CAQSM

Matthew F. Grady, MD, FAAP, CAQSM

Matthew F. Grady, MD, FAAP, CAQSM

Matthew F. Grady, MD, FAAP, CAQSM, is a pediatric sports medicine specialist at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) with expertise in primary care sports medicine. He works primarily in King of Prussia, PA.

Areas of expertise: Concussions in pediatric athletes, Injury prevention, Overuse injuries in pediatric athletes, Pediatric injuries, Primary care sports medicine, Repetitive strain injuries, Sports injuries, Stress fractures

Locations: Specialty Care, King of Prussia, Middleman Family Pavilion


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About Matthew F. Grady, MD, FAAP, CAQSM

Matthew Grady, MD, FAAP, CAQSM, is a pediatric sports medicine specialist in the Orthopedic Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).

Dr. Grady is a board-certified pediatrician with a Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in primary care sports medicine. He is also a clinical assistant professor of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, where he is Director of the Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship program, and is responsible for training CHOP Emergency Department fellows, pediatric residents and medical students.

Dr. Grady is very active nationally in sports medicine education and policy, with specific expertise and interest in pediatric concussion. He serves on the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine educational committee, and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness, and served as AAP representative on the development of the National Physical Activity Plan.

Dr. Grady also reviews articles for several journals including the American Journal of Sports Medicine and Pediatric Emergency Care. He lectures extensively on a variety of sports injuries, how to evaluate if athletes are ready to participate, and how to prevent injuries. 

Locally, he serves as the concussion consultant for several area high schools and has teamed with county and state officials to develop “return to school” guidelines for students following concussion injuries.

Dr. Grady earned his MD from Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA, and interned at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD. He completed his medical residency at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, and a fellowship in Primary Care Sports Medicine at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD.

In addition to his professional interests, he is very involved in youth sports at the community level. He serves on a local community youth sports board and is also a youth sports coach, holding an E class soccer license.

Titles

Pediatric Sports Medicine Specialist

Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Certifications

Pediatrics – American Board of Pediatrics

Sports Medicine – American Board of Pediatrics

Awards and Honors

2022, Philadelphia Magazine's Top Doctors in Sports Medicine

Editorial and Academic Positions

Editorial positions

2010-present, Editor, Case of the Month, American Academy of Pediatrics, Council of Sports Medicine

2008-present, Case reviewer, American Journal of Sports Medicine

2007-present, Case presentation reviewer, Educational Committee, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine

2007-present, Case reviewer, Pediatric Emergency Care

Academic committees

2009-2010, Member, Standard Setting Committee for Sports Medicine Certification/Recertification Exam, American Board of Family Medicine

2008-2010, AAP Representative, National Physical Activity Plan Committee

Education & training

Medical Degree

Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA

Internship

Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD

Residency

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Fellowship

University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD

Publications

Publications

2023

Vernau BT, Haider MN, Fleming A, Leddy JJ, Willer BS, Storey EP, Grady MF, Mannix R, Meehan W, Master CL.: Exercise-Induced Vision Dysfunction Early After Sport-Related Concussion Is Associated With Persistent Postconcussive Symptoms. Clin J Sport Med Page: doi: 10.1097, Mar 2023 Notes: epub ahead of print.

Valovich McLeod TC, Snedden T, Halstead M, Wilson J, Master C, Grady M, Fazekas M, Santana J, Zaslow T, Miller S, Coel R, Howell DR; PRiSM Concussion Research Interest Group.: Influence of Personal and Injury-Related Factors Predicting Deficits in Quality of Life Domains Among Pediatric Athletes: Findings From the Sport Concussion Outcomes in Pediatrics Study. Clin J Sport Med Page: doi: 10.1097, Mar 2023 Notes: epub ahead of print.

Roby PR, Podolak OE, Grady M, Arbogast KB, Master CL.: The effect of a home exercise program on visio-vestibular function in concussed pediatric patients. Front Sports Act Living 5(1): 1064771, Mar 2023.

Corrado C, Willer BS, McPherson JI, Storey E, Sisto SA, Master T, Wiebe D, Grady M, Mannix R, Meehan W, Leddy JJ, Haider MN.: Adolescents with More Oculomotor and Vestibular Signs of Sport-Related Concussion Benefit from Aerobic Exercise: an Exploratory Analysis. J Neurotrauma Page: doi: 10.1089, Apr 2023 Notes: epub ahead of print.

2022

Chizuk HM, Willer BS, Cunningham A, Bezherano I, Storey E, Master C, Mannix R, Wiebe DJ, Grady MF, Meehan WP, Leddy JJ, Haider MN.: Adolescents with Sport-Related Concussion Who Adhere to Aerobic Exercise Prescriptions Recover Faster. Med Sci Sports Exerc 54(9): 1410-1416, Sep 2022.

Roby PR, Metzger KB, McDonald CC, Corwin DJ, Huber CM, Patton DA, Margulies SS, Grady MF, Master CL, Arbogast KB. : Pre- and post-season visio-vestibular function in healthy adolescent athletes. Phys Sportsmed 50(6): 522-530, Dec 2022.

2021

Roby PR, Metzger KB, McDonald CC, Corwin DJ, Huber CM, Patton DA, Margulies SS, Grady MF, Master CL, Arbogast KB.: Pre- and post-season visio-vestibular function in healthy adolescent athletes. Phys Sportsmed 21(1): 1-9, Sep 2021.

Alvarez TL, Yaramothu C, Scheiman M, Goodman A, Cotter SA, Huang K, Chen AM,Grady M, Mozel AE, Podolak OE, Koutures CG, Master CL.: Disparity vergence differences between typically occurring and concussion-related convergence insufficiency pediatric patients. Vision Res. 2021 185: 58-67, Aug 2021.

Leddy JJ, Master CL, Mannix R, Wiebe DJ, Grady MF, Meehan WP, Storey EP, Vernau BT, Brown NJ, Hunt D, Mohammed F, Mallon A, Rownd K, Arbogast KB, Cunningham A, Haider MN, Mayer AR, Willer BS.: Early targeted heart rate aerobic exercise versus placebo stretching for sport-related concussion in adolescents: a randomised controlled trial. Lancet Child Adolesc Health 5(11): 792-799, Nov 2021.

2020

Mayer AR, Wertz CJ, Robertson-Benta CR, Pabbathi Reddy S, Stephenson DD, Dodd AB, Oglesbee SJ, Bedrick EJ, Master CL, Grady M, Shaff NA, Hanlon FM, Campbell RA, Phillips JP, Zemek RL, Yeates KO, Meier TB, Mannix R, Leddy JJ, Arbogast KB, Park G.: Neurosensory Screening and Symptom Provocation in Pediatric Mild Traumatic Brain Injury. J Head Trauma Rehabil. 35(4): 270-278, jul/aug 2020.

Corwin DJ, Arbogast KB, Swann C, Haber R, Grady MF, Master CL.: Reliability of the visio-vestibular examination for concussion among providers in a pediatric emergency department. Am J Emerg Med 38(9): 1847-1853, Sep 2020.

Corwin DJ, Arbogast KB, Haber RA, Pettijohn KW, Zonfrillo MR, Grady MF, Master CL.: Characteristics and Outcomes for Delayed Diagnosis of Concussion in Pediatric Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department. J Emerg Med 2020 59(6): 795-804, Dec 2020.

Corwin DJ, McDonald CC, Arbogast KB, Mohammed FN, Metzger KB, Pfeiffer MR, Patton DA, Huber CM, Margulies SS, Grady MF, Master CL.: Clinical and Device-based Metrics of Gait and Balance in Diagnosing Youth Concussion. Med Sci Sports Exerc 52(3): 542-548, Mar 2020.

Master CL, Podolak OE, Ciuffreda KJ, Metzger KB, Joshi NR, McDonald CC, Margulies SS, Grady MF, Arbogast KB.: Utility of Pupillary Light Reflex Metrics as a Physiologic Biomarker for Adolescent Sport-Related Concussion. JAMA Ophthalmol 138: 1135-1141, Nov 2020.

Bin Zahid A, Hubbard ME, Lockyer J, Podolak O, Dammavalam VM, Grady M, NanceM, Scheiman M, Samadani U, Master CL: Eye Tracking as a Biomarker for Concussionin Children. Clin J Sport Med. 30(5): 433-443, 2020.

2019

Desai N, Wiebe DJ, Corwin DJ, Lockyer J, Grady MF, Master CL. "Factors Affecting Recovery Trajectories in Pediatric Female Concussion." Clin J Sport Med. 2019;29(5):361-367.

2018

Corwin DJ, Zonfrillo MR, Wiebe DJ, Master CL, Grady MF, Arbogast KB. "Vestibular and Oculomotor Findings in Neurologically-Normal, Non-Concussed children." Brain Inj. 2018;32(6):794-799.

Editorials, Reviews, Chapters

2023

Nguyen JC, Gendler L, Guariento A, Nguyen MK, Hong S, Grady MF, Caine D.: MRI findings of growth plate fractures of the knee: are there age- and fracture-dependent differences? Skeletal Radiol 52(7): 1321-1329, Jan 2023.

2022

Renjilian, C.B., Grady, M.F. (2022). Concussion. In: Mattei, P. (eds) Fundamentals of Pediatric Surgery. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-07524-7_19

Vernau B, Grady MF, Ganley T: Orthopedics. The Philadelphia Guide Inpatient Pediatrics 3d edition. Shah SS, Ronan JC, Catallozzi M, Frank G (eds.). McGraw Hill, Page: 581-591, 2022 Notes: chapter author.

Batley MG, Ashe K, Senese MT, Grady MF, Williams BA.: Distal Adductor Magnus Avulsion Fracture Treated with Excision After Failure of Nonoperative Management: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connect 12(2): doi: 10.2106, May 2022 Notes: epub.

Master CL, Bacal D, Grady MF, Hertle R, Shah AS, Strominger M, Whitecross S, Bradford GE, Lum F, Donahue SP; AAP Section on Ophthalmology; AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY; AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR PEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY AND STRABISMUS; and AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CERTIFIED ORTHOPTISTS.: Evaluation of the Visual System by the Primary Care Provider Following Concussion. Pediatrics 150(2): e2021056048, Aug 2022.

Master CL, Bacal D, Grady MF, Hertle R, Shah AS, Strominger M, Whitecross S, Bradford GE, Lum F, Donahue SP; AAP SECTION ON OPHTHALMOLOGY; AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY; AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR PEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY AND STRABISMUS; and AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CERTIFIED ORTHOPTISTS.: Vision and Concussion: Symptoms, Signs, Evaluation, and Treatment. Pediatrics 150(2): e2021056047, Aug 2022.

2021

Scheiman M, Grady MF, Jenewein E, Shoge R, Podolak OE, Howell DH, Master CL.: Frequency of oculomotor disorders in adolescents 11 to 17 years of age with concussion, 4 to 12 weeks post injury. Vision Res 183: 73-80, June 2021.

2010

Grady M. Preparticipation physical evaluation. In Sarwark JF, Labella CR, editors. Pediatric orthopedics and sports injuries: a quick reference guide. Elk Grove Village: American Academy of Pediatrics; 2010. p. 247-51.

Grady M. Procedures. In: Trauma Burns and Common Critical Care Emergencies, The Harriet Lane Handbook. 16th ed. Philadelphia: Mosby; 2002.

Patient experience rating

(based on 502 submissions)

  • Clear Explanation
    4.9 of 5
  • Showed Concern
    4.9 of 5
  • Included in decisions
    4.9 of 5
  • Would recommend
    4.9 of 5
  • Discussion of Proposed Treatment
    4.9 of 5
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Comments

  • It was a very thorough and informative visit

    5 of 5
    Jun 13, 2024
  • Really liked Dr. Grady. Very personable and thorough and knowledgeable. Turns out my sisters office refers to him a lot because everyone has a similarly great experience!

    5 of 5
    Jun 04, 2024
  • Dr. Grady Is amazing. He had great explanations for both parents and patients and is thorough and realistic about treatment and recovery.

    5 of 5
    May 26, 2024
  • Dr. Grady is truly very knowledgeable and professional. He well diagnosed my 3 years old and gave us confidence that based on the lab work he gets better and there is no need for additional x ray. It is been 3 days and my son gets better as Dr. Grady was predicting. We are very grateful and recommend him as a very knowledgeable and professional top doctor.

    5 of 5
    May 20, 2024
  • This is the Dr everyone hopes for. Clearly a master of his craft. My 16 yr old even expressed how knowledgeable and helpful Dr Grady was. He explained every detail to my son so he had a true understanding of what was occurring with his hip pain.

    5 of 5
    May 14, 2024
  • Dr. Grady is extremely knowledgeable and Is very skilled in explaining and educating patients in concussions, treatment and recovery. He spends a lot of time with his patients and makes them feel comfortable with the process.

    5 of 5
    May 10, 2024
  • Dr Grady was great and explained everything both to my son and myself.

    5 of 5
    May 07, 2024
  • Very thorough, responsive, and a full treatment plan was explained on how my son can begin to get better.

    5 of 5
    May 01, 2024
  • Dr grady is amazing and wonderful

    5 of 5
    Apr 04, 2024
  • Could not have better. Dr Grady was thorough, knowledgeable, clear and kind. He took as much time as I needed to fully explain the issue with diagrams and demonstrations. I left with a good understanding of the issue and the path forward.

    5 of 5
    Mar 22, 2024
  • Dr Grady was excellent, as well as his fellow

    5 of 5
    Mar 09, 2024
  • Dr. Grady was extremely compassionate and kind. We are so lucky to have him on our care team!!

    5 of 5
    Mar 05, 2024
  • Dr. Grady was amazing and explained everything to us. He answered our questions and has an excellent bedside manner. He was awesome!

    5 of 5
    Mar 01, 2024
  • Excellent staff and care by Dr. Grady, the nurses, and the man putting on her cast!

    5 of 5
    Feb 24, 2024
  • Both the PA and the Doctor were patient and listened to my daughter's concerns about her knee.

    5 of 5
    Feb 09, 2024
  • Dr. Grady was thorough and very descriptive in his care of my son.

    5 of 5
    Jan 18, 2024
  • Both the PA and the Doctor were responsive, friendly, informative and helpful. Another great CHOP experience!

    5 of 5
    Jan 09, 2024
  • Dr. Grady was very patient with our questions and he took the time to make sure that we understood everything being said. He did not rush the appointment in anyway

    5 of 5
    Dec 14, 2023
  • This was a great experience. Dr.Grady showed me why he was not concerned by his physical exam techniques of illuminating the mass vs it being solid. He was very knowledgeable about this cyst and eased my concerns! He was very good!!

    5 of 5
    Dec 09, 2023
  • Dr. Grady was great. He took his time and made my son feel comfortable.

    5 of 5
    Dec 08, 2023
  • Dr was amazing at explaining everything from start to finish. I felt heard which is a rarity today.

    5 of 5
    Dec 05, 2023
  • We are so grateful to have Dr. Grady on our side!

    5 of 5
    Dec 04, 2023
  • Dr. Grady exceeded our expectations in our first visit with him. He was fantastic from start to finish. So knowledgeable, great analogies, and confident in what he was telling and explaining to us. We are beyond grateful and thankful that we were able to have our son be seen by him and that he will continue to watch him year to year.

    5 of 5
    Nov 19, 2023
  • Dr Grady did an excellent job explaining my child's condition and her pain. He related her movement and injury using her specific sport with knowledge. He also used the x-ray to show exactly where the problems are and why.

    5 of 5
    Nov 15, 2023
  • Dr. Grady was wonderful. He right away put our minds at ease. He ordered an X-ray which ruled out injury. He listened to my son's concerns, explained the source and reason for the hip pain, and gave my son stretching exercises. I walked away fully trusting Dr. Grady's opinion.

    5 of 5
    Oct 31, 2023
  • Very thorough. Explained everything he was doing.

    5 of 5
    Oct 21, 2023
  • Dr. Grady is a superb physician, thank you!

    5 of 5
    Oct 12, 2023
  • Dr. Grady was excellent- he took care of my son's problem. He was kind and caring. I highly recommend him!

    5 of 5
    Oct 06, 2023
  • Friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and reassuring. Very positive experience

    5 of 5
    Sep 29, 2023
  • Dr. Grady was so present and knowledgeable and totally understood how to interact with my 7 year old and with me. Great doctor and great experience.

    5 of 5
    Sep 21, 2023
  • Colleen and Dr. Grady were fantastic and broke my son's injuries down into terms that he could understand.

    5 of 5
    Sep 17, 2023
  • Dr. Grady was amazing. He listened and assessed our son's knee but also provided thorough information and a treatment plan.

    5 of 5
    Sep 16, 2023
  • Very good experience with the dr. He was so knowledgeable and set us at ease. He was kind and listened and was not in a hurry. He addressed all concerns and my daughter was comfortable.

    5 of 5
    Sep 14, 2023
  • Doctor was pretty knowledgeable about the presenting issue.

    4 of 5
    Sep 09, 2023
  • Thoroughly explained thought process. Heard parental concerns & addresses

    5 of 5
    Aug 19, 2023
  • Dr Grady was wonderful. Very sensitive to the fact that this injury was a big deal for my son and handled it wonderfully.

    5 of 5
    Aug 18, 2023
  • I was very impressed with Dr. Grady. He was thorough, not rushed, and very friendly. He listened to both my son and myself with respect, courtesy,and a good sense of humor.

    5 of 5
    Aug 13, 2023
  • Dr. Grady was excellent. He was patient, did not rush us through the appointment, and answered all of my questions and concerns.

    5 of 5
    Aug 12, 2023
  • Dr. Grady was great. We were pleasantly shocked to received the mri reading from him on Saturday morning when we just did the mri on Friday night. That was amazing!!!

    5 of 5
    Jul 23, 2023
  • Dr. Grady was thinking out loud, which was great, so we could understand his clinical reasoning. Seeing the x-rays was very helpful as he was explaining everything. And he still gave us hope of getting my son to baseball camp. Not in an unrealistic way, but it a way that we will take things as they come.

    5 of 5
    Jul 22, 2023
  • Dr. Grady was very thorough and answered all our questions. He spoke to both me and my child so she was included in the conversation and I thought that was important. He showed great concern and care for my daughter's condition and finding some answers for us.

    5 of 5
    Jul 10, 2023
  • The doctor we saw was also fantastic. This was hands down one of the best doctor visits I've had with my son. The doctor was kind, considerate and extremely knowledgeable. He knew I am also a physician, and spoke to me using medical detail which I truly appreciated. I felt extremely comfortable with his explanation of the issue, and I am very thankful for his time.

    5 of 5
    Jul 10, 2023
  • Wonderful nurses and phenomenal doctor

    5 of 5
    Jun 30, 2023
  • Again, Helen was wonderful!! Dr. Grady did a thorough exam on my son as well.

    5 of 5
    Jun 28, 2023
  • Dr Grady was very thorough and explained everything in great detail

    5 of 5
    Jun 23, 2023
  • It was a great and positive visit all around

    5 of 5
    Jun 01, 2023
  • we have seen Dr. Grady for multiple injuries and he's absolutely fantastic. He is super patient and extremely realistic regarding how to help children get back to doing the things that they enjoy in a safe manner.

    5 of 5
    May 15, 2023
  • Very good explanations.

    5 of 5
    May 14, 2023
  • Dr Grady is the best

    5 of 5
    Apr 29, 2023
  • Dr Grady is an excellent doctor!

    5 of 5
    Apr 26, 2023
  • We were very impressed by Dr Grady and his intern.

    5 of 5
    Apr 21, 2023
  • Dr Grady was excellent. He listened to us. He explained everything. Excellent bedside manner. My daughter has very high health anxiety and he made her feel at ease.

    5 of 5
    Apr 17, 2023
  • Dr Grady was awesome!!

    5 of 5
    Apr 15, 2023
  • Dr. Grady did an excellent job engaging with my daughter and making her feel a part of understanding her situation and was very thorough in addressing the situation.

    5 of 5
    Apr 13, 2023
  • Dr. Grady and the athletic trainer we worked with were very knowledgeable and explained the purpose of each physical test my daughter participated in, which made me feel very inclusive in her overall treatment and the diagnosis.

    5 of 5
    Apr 12, 2023
  • Dr. Grady and everyone took a great deal of time with us to discuss strategies for moving forward in the treatment of his injury.

    5 of 5
    Apr 07, 2023
  • My son was nervous but the doctor joked around with him to keep him happy and not focused on the appointment

    5 of 5
    Mar 27, 2023
  • Dr. Grady and his team are upbeat, concerned about our child and helpful.

    5 of 5
    Mar 27, 2023
  • Wonderful doctor and nurse. Very informative and caring experience.

    5 of 5
    Mar 26, 2023
  • I was impressed with the nurse practitioner's and doctor's line of questioning about her condition as it related to the sports she plays.

    5 of 5
    Mar 26, 2023
  • Very happy with the information provided to help my son with exercises and recommendation to work through his foot pains.

    5 of 5
    Mar 22, 2023
  • Both the athletic trainer and Dr. Grady were aware of what had happened to my son and what he was experiences. Also, it was clear that Dr. Grady and the athletic trainer communicated with each other, making the visit more efficient.

    5 of 5
    Mar 10, 2023
  • Dr. Grady was top notch. He explained the dilemma In a way that was very understandable -- he was positive and encouraging. Excellent experience with him

    5 of 5
    Mar 09, 2023
  • The Doctor was fantastic. He answered every question and explained everything in a manner that we could easily understand. Extremely knowledgeable and friendly

    5 of 5
    Mar 03, 2023
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