Biographical summary
Kristina DeMatas, D.O., is a consultant in the Division of Regional Medicine and Sports Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, where she cares for athletes and active individuals across Jacksonville and surrounding areas. She also serves as Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. Dr. DeMatas specializes in diagnosing and treating sports-related injuries, enhancing athletic performance, and preventing future injuries through personalized care plans.
"I believe in partnering with my patients to achieve whole-person health through compassionate, personalized care," says Dr. DeMatas. Her approach combines evidence-based medicine with a commitment to helping athletes and active people stay healthy and return safely to the activities they love.
Areas of expertise
Dr. DeMatas provides comprehensive care for athletes and individuals seeking to remain active:
- Sports medicine: Evaluation and treatment of athletic injuries for all ages
- Athlete injury assessment: Comprehensive diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal issues
- Preventive care: Strategies to reduce injury risk and optimize functional performance
- Joint injections: Advanced non-surgical treatments for pain relief and improved mobility
When she's not in the clinic, Dr. DeMatas enjoys playing volleyball, hiking, and spending time with her family.
Conditions treated
- Nutrition (Healthy eating)
- Sports injury
Procedures performed
Interests
- Sports medicine
- Sports specialties: Endurance sports, football, running, team sports, and volleyball
- Concussion
- Osteopathic manipulative treatment
- Adolescent care
- Women's health
- Nutrition
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2012
Fellow - Team Physician- University of North Florida, Sandalwood High School & The Florida School for the Deaf and the BlindSports Medicine Fellowship, Department of Family Medicine
- 2011
Resident - Family Practice, Responsible for teaching third and fourth year medical studentsResurrection Medical Center
- 2008
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine - OsteopathyA.T. Still University of Health Sciences, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
- 2004
BS - NutritionUniversity of Florida
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2012
Sports MedicineAmerican Board of Family Medicine
- 2011
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family Medicine
Awards and honors
- 2010
Chief ResidentResurrection Medical Center
- 2010
Resident of the QuarterResurrection Medical Center
- 2004
Cum LaudeUniversity of Florida
Professional memberships
- 2014 - present
MemberFlorida Academy of Family Physicians
- 2012
MemberAmerican College of Osteopathic Family Physicians
- 2012 - present
MemberAmerican College of Sports Medicine
- 2012 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Family Physicians
- 2012 - present
MemberAmerican Osteopathic Association
- 2012 - present
MemberAmerican Medical Society for Sports Medicine
- 2011 - present
MemberAmerican Medical Society of Sports Medicine
Publications