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Vasilios 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 anterior hip replacements and the use of low-wear joint replacements. Dr. Mathews’ specialization also includes revision of certain failed prior hip surgeries, failed prior knee surgery, and failed knee replacements.
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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
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.
Dr. Mathews is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
About Vasilios Mathews
Medical School: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Graduation Year: 1996
Professional Webpage: www.mathewsorthopedics.com/
Special Licenses/Certifications:
Fellowship-trained in Adult Reconstruction (hip and knee replacement)
Board recertified in 2012