About Me

Dr. Matthew Tao specializes in Sports Medicine and values a team-oriented approach to care. His clinical focus is on athletic injuries to the knee for patients of all ages. Along with the holistic Sports Medicine team, his hope is to partner with patients to accomplish their goals and get them back to being healthy and active.

Dr. Tao is the team physician for the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, LOVB Nebraska, and Westside high school.

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Dr. Tao’s interests include: ACL tears, multi-ligament injuries, cartilage defects, meniscal tears, patellar instability, knee malalignment and biologic injection therapy.

Services and treatments

Credentials

Board Certifications

Orthopaedic Surgery

Medical School

Northwestern University Medical School, 2011

Residency

Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University, 2016

Fellowship

Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery, Hospital For Special Surgery, 2017

Publications

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Locations

Orthopaedics Clinic at Bellevue Health Center
2510 Bellevue Medical Center Drive, Suite 150 Bellevue, NE 68123 Get directions
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 
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Orthopaedics Clinic at Village Pointe Health Center
17405 Burke Street Omaha, NE 68118 Get directions
Monday through Friday, 7:15 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Insurance and Coverage

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Licensed to practice medicine in: Nebraska

This provider has met the requirements to practice medicine in these states. To schedule a telehealth visit with this provider, you must be physically located within one of these states.

Ratings

  • Sep 03, 2026

    He talked really fast and I feel like he was really pushing to get me out of the room. I didn't really have a chance to ask questions. I do feel like he was knowledgeable about his specialty

  • Aug 19, 2026

    Recommend him to everyone I know

  • Aug 15, 2026

    Dr. Tao really listened to my concerns and made a plan to help my issue. I have been dealing with knee pain for several years and he really listened and was extremely helpful.

  • Aug 13, 2026

    Dr. Tao was amazing from the first visit with my daughter to the last. He listened to her, took time to explain things and described his reasons for why he wanted her to do xyz in her treatment and recovery from surgery. She is 12 and this was key for her to know there were reasons for each step of recovery.

  • Jul 17, 2026

    Very attentive and concerned about my attention, thank you

  • Jun 26, 2026

    Really like Dr. Tao

  • Jun 24, 2026

    Dr. Tao is always friendly, caring and courteous. Very appreciative of his time and knowledge. He is one of a kind.

  • Jun 11, 2026

    Dr. was awesome! Made us feel comfortable. He was friendly, knowledgeable, smart and explained the issues and procedures so we understood what was happening!

  • May 23, 2026

    We always highly recommend Dr. Tao.

  • Apr 27, 2026

    We came from another Doctor who was supposed to be the best in Omaha. I can tell you he is not. Dr. Tao has been so kind, caring and helpful to my daughter. He always listens to her and helps her with all aspects of her knee injury. She was completely dismissed by our first doctor and was very hesitant to go to a new one. We were blessed to be referred to Dr. Tao and his team. He is an amazing doctor who truly cares and won't give up until the patient is 100%.

  • Apr 27, 2026

    I had a very good experience.

  • Apr 22, 2026

    Dr Tao has been great! He is awesome with my son and does a great job communicating with him and us.

  • Apr 19, 2026

    Dr Tao and team were fantastic!!

  • Mar 23, 2026

    Excellent

  • Mar 16, 2026

    Dr Tao is awesome

  • Feb 26, 2026

    Dr. Tao was awesome. Couldn't ask for better.

  • Jan 31, 2026

    Again, very professional and extremely nice!

  • Jan 26, 2026

    Dr Tao and his staff are truly AMAZING!

  • Jan 05, 2026

    Our visit with Dr Tao was one of the best experiences we've ever had with a Dr on all levels.

  • Dec 19, 2025

    Kind, intelligent, and thorough. Dr. Tao was excellent at describing his injury and the course for the healing process.

  • Dec 10, 2025

    Dr. Tao is one of the most wonderful providers I've come into contact with. He did not make me feel rushed at all and answered all my questions with thoughtfulness. He presented me with options and provided his expertise but did not push me into any decision. He also supported the decision I made to pursue surgery and made me feel comfortable with it. He came up with a recovery plan that accommodated other significant plans I had in my life. The only thing I would change is knowing a little more about the risks of each option but I did not think to ask this specifically. Dr. Tao was highly recommended to me by of one of his previous patients and by a Physical Therapist, but he won my trust himself right away. I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs orthopedic services. He and his entire team provide excellent care to their patients.

  • Nov 05, 2025

    My husband and I were blown away by how nice, caring and knowledgeable Dr. Tao was! He has amazing bedside manor! He really listens to you and explains everything in words that you can understand. You can tell he loves his job, and he loves helping his patients.

  • Oct 29, 2025

    Thank you for seeing me so quickly and reassuring my mom it will be ok to play football.

  • Oct 29, 2025

    Love Dr. Tao.

  • Oct 23, 2025

    Dr Tao was very patient with all of our questions, he took his time and explained my daughter's prognosis and upcoming surgery in detail not only to us but he involved my 14 year old daughter as well, which I loved. We are very confident in Dr Tao. We know our daughter will be in the best hands! Thank you

  • Sep 24, 2025

    Dr. Tao and his entire team were absolutely excellent! Very impressed!

  • Sep 24, 2025

    The doctor was kind and attentive. Very professional! All my questions were answered and additional information was provided.

  • Aug 30, 2025

    Dr. Tao was great and I have a lot of confidence in the care he provided me.

  • Aug 06, 2025

    Waste of not only my time, but my money. Said he reviewed everything before my appointment, but gave me no options besides what I have already been doing for the past 4 years. Made me get 6 sets of X-rays done, just to tell me he can't do anything and won't do anything. He didn't give me advice to handle my chronic, debilitating pain.

  • Jul 17, 2025

    Dr Tao initially struggles to take time to listen about return to dance/cheer. This most recent visit (patient) was showing significant improvement because we incorporated her dance/cheer into PT. She increased HEP and willingness to try hard things because she saw the end goal. We greatly appreciated Dr Tao's concern for injury and his want for perfection. His skill set is clear and excellent.

  • Jul 17, 2025

    I appreciate the thoroughness of Dr. Tao.

  • Jul 16, 2025

    Very personable, easy to talk to

  • May 28, 2025

    Dr Tao is great

  • May 17, 2025

    Excellent

  • Apr 29, 2025

    Dr. was fantastic. Best I have ever seen.

  • Apr 17, 2025

    We loved Dr Tao!!! He is very informative, patient and gave us options on how to proceed with clear and understandable information.

  • Apr 12, 2025

    Dr Tao listened, answered all my questions and showed genuine concern with his care. I would recommend him to anyone.

  • Apr 10, 2025

    Knowledge of the staff was great. They also listened to me about my education and knowledge of medicine

  • Mar 20, 2025

    Overall very content w/diagnosis & explanation of my situation

  • Mar 20, 2025

    Knowledgeable, kind respectful. I'm so thankful that I was able to get into this clinic with this doctor.

  • Feb 26, 2025

    Dr Tao, and Staff, are the gold standard for patient care. The Doctor/Patient "wall" disappears as your conversations are driven from the patient's perspective.

  • Jan 23, 2025

    I had a really excellent experience with Dr. Tao and his staff. The kindness and compassion made me feel really special, valued and considered.

  • Jan 13, 2025

    Dr Tao is perfect, every time. We feel so fortunate to have him take care of our family.

  • Jan 09, 2025

    Dr. Tao is truly top notch. Extremely thankful for his thoroughness but gentleness. He was honest but kind and comforting. In almost three years of issues Dr. Tao is the only provider who brought us peace in the direction of the future.

  • Jan 08, 2025

    Excellent physician with great rapport.

  • Jan 05, 2025

    Dr. Tao is the best. Can't say enough good things about him.

  • Dec 04, 2024

    Dr. Tao greeted me with a high sense of positivity and an excellent understanding of my condition, based on the input his staff provided. During his examination, he asked probing questions about my condition to gain a more in-depth assessment. His discussions showed that he is supportive of the patient being a "member of this health care team", thus allowing me to help make and support my path to recovery. Based on what he saw as the issue, he presented three options for care, guiding me through the positives and negatives of each option. Knowing that I was a care provider for my spouse, Dr. Tao weighed this issue into the options, as well. I felt well informed with the option that I chose and believe, by his comments, he felt the same way.

  • Nov 20, 2024

    With great delight I would recommend him.

  • Nov 14, 2024

    Dr. Tao has been exceptional throughout my care from before surgery to the final appointment after surgery.

  • Nov 14, 2024

    Dr. Tao was awesome. Listened very well to my concerns and gave thorough answers to every question I had.

  • Oct 28, 2024

    Dr. Tao is the best! Very caring and listens great.

  • Oct 10, 2024

    Super!

  • Oct 09, 2024

    Dr Tao is so empathetic and shares information in a very understandable way. He's the best!

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