Matthew L Drake MD

Matthew L. Drake, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon with a subspecialty focus in hand and upper extremity surgery. He cares for a wide range of conditions affecting the hand, wrist, forearm, and elbow, including upper-extremity injuries such as fractures, dislocations, and lacerations, as well as common problems like trigger finger, tendonitis, ganglion cysts, and arthritis of the fingers and wrist. Dr. Drake has a particular clinical interest in peripheral nerve surgery, treating conditions such as carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel syndrome and providing complex nerve repair and reconstruction when needed. He performs many procedures using wide-awake hand surgery techniques, allowing select operations to be completed with local anesthesia and without a tourniquet, which can support patient comfort and efficient recovery for appropriate candidates. Dr. Drake sees patients across the lifespan, including children, teens, adults, and older adults, and offers the option of video visits when clinically appropriate. He is affiliated with The University of Kansas Health System (Kansas City Division).