Dr. Thomas D Matthews M.D.
Orthopedist
901 Patients First Dr Washington MO, 63090About
Dr. Thomas Matthews is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Washington, MO. Dr. Matthews specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Matthews tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Univ of Ok Coll of Med, Oklahoma City Ok 1983
Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine 1983
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Tendonitis
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Broken Ankle
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