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Kristina F. DeMatas, D.O.

  1. Family Physician
  2. Sports Medicine Specialist

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.

  1. Nutrition (Healthy eating)
  2. Sports injury
  • Sports medicine
  • Sports specialties: Endurance sports, football, running, team sports, and volleyball
  • Concussion
  • Osteopathic manipulative treatment
  • Adolescent care
  • Women's health
  • Nutrition
  1. 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
  2. 2011
    Resident - Family Practice, Responsible for teaching third and fourth year medical studentsResurrection Medical Center
  3. 2008
    Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine - OsteopathyA.T. Still University of Health Sciences, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
  4. 2004
    BS - NutritionUniversity of Florida

Certifications

  1. 2012
    Sports MedicineAmerican Board of Family Medicine
  2. 2011
    Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2010
    Chief ResidentResurrection Medical Center
  2. 2010
    Resident of the QuarterResurrection Medical Center
  3. 2004
    Cum LaudeUniversity of Florida

Professional memberships

  1. 2014 - present
    MemberFlorida Academy of Family Physicians
  2. 2012
    MemberAmerican College of Osteopathic Family Physicians
  3. 2012 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Sports Medicine
  4. 2012 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Family Physicians
  5. 2012 - present
    MemberAmerican Osteopathic Association
  6. 2012 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Society for Sports Medicine
  7. 2011 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Society of Sports Medicine

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