Peak Performance
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Dr. Matache completed his medical degree at McGill University and his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Ottawa, followed by two subspecialty fellowships: upper extremity surgery at the Roth|McFarlane Hand & Upper Limb Centre in London, Ontario, and orthopedic sports medicine at NYU Langone Health in New York City. He also holds a Diploma in Sport and Exercise Medicine from the Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine.

His clinical experience extends to the highest levels of competitive sport. Dr. Matache is a team physician for the Ottawa Charge, Ottawa 67s and Gatineau Olympiques, and a surgical consultant to Ottawa Rapid FC, Atlético Ottawa, and the varsity athletics programs at the University of Ottawa and Carleton University. He served as lead orthopedic surgeon for the host medical team at the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship, and during his fellowship in New York worked with the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars.

Dr. Matache takes an individualized approach to every patient. He believes good surgical care begins with an accurate diagnosis and a clear understanding of what a patient is trying to get back to — elite competition, a physically demanding job, or simply moving without pain. When surgery is appropriate, his goal is to provide technically precise, proven treatment and to guide patients through every stage of recovery.

He is an active clinical researcher, with more than 60 peer-reviewed journal publications and multiple textbook chapters to his name, and holds peer-reviewed grant funding as principal investigator. He chairs the Research Committee of the Arthroscopy Association of Canada, serves on the Arthroscopy Association of North America’s Surgical Skills Committee, and is vice-chair of the PWHL Research Committee.

Dr. Matache is a regular invited lecturer and surgical skills instructor at national and international meetings, including Arthroscopy Association of North America courses in Chicago. He has contributed to numerous international consensus statements on shoulder instability, patellar instability and knee cartilage injury, and supervises the University of Ottawa’s Comprehensive Knee and Hip Preservation fellowships.

Through a shared decision-making process, Dr. Matache will help you get back to performing at your highest level through an accurate diagnosis, skilled execution of the treatment plan selected, and a recovery guided from start to finish.

Dr. Pickell's training includes orthopedic residency and advanced trauma fellowship training at Queen's University, followed by a highly specialized sports medicine fellowship at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York City. This extensive training has provided him with expertise in the treatment of complex injuries in both athletes and active individuals.

His clinical experience extends to the highest levels of competitive sport. Dr. Pickell serves as a Team Physician for the Ottawa Senators and Ottawa Red Blacks, caring for athletes who depend on expert diagnosis, precise treatment, and a safe return to performance.

Dr. Pickell takes a careful, individualized approach to every patient. He believes the best surgical care begins with understanding the patient, establishing an accurate diagnosis, and taking the time to explain treatment options clearly. When surgery is appropriate, his goal is to provide technically precise, evidence-based care while guiding patients through every stage of recovery.

His academic work focuses on improving orthopedic outcomes, optimizing pain management, and reducing opioid use following surgery. He is an active member of leading international sports medicine organizations, including AANA, AOSSM, and ISAKOS.

Whether treating a high-level athlete or an active individual looking to return to the activities they enjoy, Dr. Pickell's goal is the same: to provide exceptional care, restore function, and help every patient move forward with confidence.