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Mathews, M.D., specializes in joint replacement surgery, including the performance of surgery via minimally-invasive
joint replacement techniques. In addition, Dr. Mathews has extensive experience with bone-sparing procedures,
including partial knee replacement and hip resurfacing, as well as with the newest innovative techniques, including
rotating-type knee replacements, large-femoral-head hip replacements, and low-wear hip replacements. Dr. Mathews'
specialization also includes revision of certain failed prior hip surgeries, failed prior knee surgery, and failed knee replacements.
Dr. Mathews has developed an avid interest in the treatment of certain hip disorders, including hip impingement,
certain types of tendonitis, and cartilage tears with hip arthroscopy.
Dr. Mathews' care is entirely by himself, including daily rounds and direct patient care.
He performs his own surgeries on all patients.
A native of Connecticut, Dr. Mathews obtained his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and
Surgeons in New York. Dr. Mathews began his postgraduate training at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York where he completed
his internship and his residency training in orthopedic surgery and was named Chief Orthopedic Surgery Resident. Dr. Mathews
completed his fellowship training at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, where he specialized in adult lower extremity
reconstruction.
Dr. Mathews has many publications and presentations to his credit. He is a member of the following societies:
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
- Houston Orthopedic Society
Dr. Mathews is fluent in both Greek and Spanish.
Dr. Mathews maintains medical staff privileges at Texas Orthopedic Hospital, The Methodist Hospital, and Memorial City Hospital.
In addition to his Texas medical license, Dr. Mathews is certified by the
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
