Dr. Vasilios Mathews | Hip & Knee Replacement Houston, TX

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Location

Fondren Main Memorial

Vasilios Mathews, M.D.

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Areas of Expertise

Joint Replacement Knee Replacements Hip Replacements

Additional Services

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Hospital Affiliations

Texas Orthopedic Hospital
Houston Methodist Hospital
Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital

Board Certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Years Of Experience

Total: Since 1996
At Fondren: Since 2004

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About Your Doctor

Education

Undergraduate: University of Virginia 1992

Medical School: Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons 1996

Residency: Lenox Hill Hospital 2001

Fellowship: Mayo Clinic 2002

Publications

Ilizarov Distraction Before Revision Hip Arthroplasty After Resection Arthroplasty With Profound Limb Shortening. Mark R Brinker, Vasilios Mathews, Daniel P O’Connor. Journal of Arthroplasty – in press, 2008.

Knee Arthroplasty in Elderly Women. Vasilios Mathews, Daniel J. Berry. Women’s Health in Primary Care 8(4):183-194, 2005.

Medical Societies

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons

International Congress for Joint Reconstruction

Texas Medical Association

Harris County Medical Society

Hospital Appointments

Texas Orthopedic Hospital (2004 – present)

Chief of Staff 2022 – present
Chairman – Joint Reconstruction Section (2018 – 2021)

Houston Methodist Hospital (2004 – present)

Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital (2003 – present)

Awards/Honors/Achievements

Texas Super Doctors (2013 – 2025)

Castle Connolly Top Doctor – over 15 Years – 2025

Vitals Patients Choice Award (2015 – 2019)

Vitals Compassionate Doctor Award (2015 – 2018)

Vitals On-Time Physician Award (2015 – 2018)

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What Our Patients Say

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						Awesome doc. Straightforward, honest and personable. A true professional and technical expert in the field of joint replacement surgery. Answered any and all questions about my hip procedure with ease, both before and after the procedure. Also responded to emails personally and called me himself on more than one occasion to discuss various aspects of my case. I had to trust him completely with my athletic future given that hip resurfacing was plan A and total hip replacement was plan B, with a decision to be made in real-time during the procedure on which option to pursue. I ended up with plan B and have total faith that his judgement was spot-on. I would highly recommend him for anyone else considering joint surgery for the knee or hip.			
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John Albright

						Awesome doc. Straightforward, honest and personable. A true professional and technical expert in the field of joint replacement surgery. Answered any and all questions about my hip procedure with ease, both before and after the procedure. Also responded to emails personally and called me himself on more than one occasion to discuss various aspects of my case. I had to trust him completely with my athletic future given that hip resurfacing was plan A and total hip replacement was plan B, with a decision to be made in real-time during the procedure on which option to pursue. I ended up with plan B and have total faith that his judgement was spot-on. I would highly recommend him for anyone else considering joint surgery for the knee or hip.
					
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						After years of suffering with hip pain when walking, standing, and climbing stairs, in 2018 I had my LEFT hip replaced by Dr. Mathews at TOH. Dr Mathews was highly recommended to me by my coworkers. Everything went very well, and after recovery, no more LEFT hip pain! Nov 2023, I came back for my RIGHT hip replacement by Dr. Mathews, and it went even better! Recovery came faster this time. I am quite mobile now, going to the gym and looking forward to traveling with many miles of walking! Thank you Dr. Mathews, thanks to your staff and TOH, I am very grateful to be the recipient of your expert care.			
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Suzanne W

						After years of suffering with hip pain when walking, standing, and climbing stairs, in 2018 I had my LEFT hip replaced by Dr. Mathews at TOH. Dr Mathews was highly recommended to me by my coworkers. Everything went very well, and after recovery, no more LEFT hip pain! Nov 2023, I came back for my RIGHT hip replacement by Dr. Mathews, and it went even better! Recovery came faster this time. I am quite mobile now, going to the gym and looking forward to traveling with many miles of walking! Thank you Dr. Mathews, thanks to your staff and TOH, I am very grateful to be the recipient of your expert care.
					
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						Outstanding doctor, staff, facility! The entire process went better than I could hope for. I am in my 80’s and had my knee replaced 2 years ago. I was knock kneed and now my knees are straight. It was very swollen and now looks great. It’s hard to see my scar. The therapist here in Clear Lake said she’s never seen anyone get over knee replacement so quickly. 5 stars isn’t high enough for Dr. Matthews and his entire staff.			
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John Shannon

						Outstanding doctor, staff, facility! The entire process went better than I could hope for. I am in my 80’s and had my knee replaced 2 years ago. I was knock kneed and now my knees are straight. It was very swollen and now looks great. It’s hard to see my scar. The therapist here in Clear Lake said she’s never seen anyone get over knee replacement so quickly. 5 stars isn’t high enough for Dr. Matthews and his entire staff.
					
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						Operated my father of 78 years for a knee replacement 5 months ago, at first he seemed kind of unfriendly, but later we noticed that it was just that he is so busy and good at his job that he goes to the point of an issue. Excellent service during surgery, explained everything, follow up appointments have been excellent with him. Texas Orthopedic Hospital gave us great service.			
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Luis Maldonado		
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Luis Maldonado

						Operated my father of 78 years for a knee replacement 5 months ago, at first he seemed kind of unfriendly, but later we noticed that it was just that he is so busy and good at his job that he goes to the point of an issue. Excellent service during surgery, explained everything, follow up appointments have been excellent with him. Texas Orthopedic Hospital gave us great service.
					
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						Dr. Mathews was very Proffesional and replaced my bad total knee replacement with one that worked so well everyone including myself couldn’t believe how fast I progressed in therapy and getting to full motion with the new knee. He saved my quality of life for which I am very grateful.			
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Danny Bergeron

						Dr. Mathews was very Proffesional and replaced my bad total knee replacement with one that worked so well everyone including myself couldn’t believe how fast I progressed in therapy and getting to full motion with the new knee. He saved my quality of life for which I am very grateful.
					
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						Amazing facility my husband had hip surgery and it was a blessed experience, everyone from checkin to departure was so friendly and helpful. We definitely recommend Dr Mathew’s and his team.			
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Liz Rojano		
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Liz Rojano

						Amazing facility my husband had hip surgery and it was a blessed experience, everyone from checkin to departure was so friendly and helpful. We definitely recommend Dr Mathew’s and his team.
					
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						My experience with both my full knee replacements was just extraordinary, I am so grateful to have such a higher quality of life, Thanks Dr. Mathews.			
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christopher werner		
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christopher werner

						My experience with both my full knee replacements was just extraordinary, I am so grateful to have such a higher quality of life, Thanks Dr. Mathews.
					
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						Professional run office. Dr. Matthews takes time to explain everything, listens to your concerns and answers your questions.			
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Pat Macaluso

						Professional run office. Dr. Matthews takes time to explain everything, listens to your concerns and answers your questions.
					
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						Dr. Mathews has performed 2 knee replacements and one hip replacement. Superior surgical results !! Superior rehab results			
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Seybolt Furol		
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Seybolt Furol

						Dr. Mathews has performed 2 knee replacements and one hip replacement. Superior surgical results !! Superior rehab results
					
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						Great surgeon and staff. Highly recommend. Full recovery after hip replacement in a few months.			
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Lance Lewis		
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Lance Lewis

						Great surgeon and staff. Highly recommend. Full recovery after hip replacement in a few months.
					
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						When it comes time to have my other leg repaired I will have Dr Mathews operate on it.			
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Mary Dixon		
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Mary Dixon

						When it comes time to have my other leg repaired I will have Dr Mathews operate on it.
					
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						Dr Mathews is the best surgeon ever, his bed side manners is the best and profession			
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Beverly L Hanney		
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Beverly L Hanney

						Dr Mathews is the best surgeon ever, his bed side manners is the best and profession
					
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						Excellent doctor…my TKR feels amazing…highly recommend him!!!			
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DAVID SVAHN

						Excellent doctor…my TKR feels amazing…highly recommend him!!!
					
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						Dr Matthews is the best on earth!!!			
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Lisa Hilliard

						Dr Matthews is the best on earth!!!
					

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