Dr. Matthew Heaton, M.D. earned his medical degree from Mercer University School of Medicine and completed his orthopaedic surgery training at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, and the Shriners Hospital for Children. He then completed a one-year sports medicine fellowship at the Hughston Clinic. Dr. Heaton specializes in sports medicine, arthroscopic treatment of shoulder, knee, and hip injuries, as well as shoulder replacement surgery.
Dr. Matthew Heaton, M.D. earned his medical degree from Mercer University School of Medicine and completed his orthopaedic surgery training at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, and the Shriners Hospital for Children. He then completed a one-year sports medicine fellowship at the Hughston Clinic. Dr. Heaton specializes in sports medicine, arthroscopic treatment of shoulder, knee, and hip injuries, as well as shoulder replacement surgery.
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Excellent bedside manner. He wasn't in a hurry to get to his next patient. Dr. Heaton took his time to thoroughly explain my options and what to expect after shoulder surgery.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Very informative, professional and compassionate of my problem
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Dr. Heaton is wonderful, with a great sense of humor! Not a stuffed shirt!
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Great doctor awesome beside manners
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Pleased with the out come of the surgery. Great bed side manner and pleasant staff
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Very thorough in investigating patients symptoms, reviewing and explaining test results and options.
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Great job with my total hip replacement
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
So very friendly and easy to talk too.
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
He is the best there is in his field.
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
Hip replacement went perfect, dr. Heaton is amazing so is the staff. Thanks again
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
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6262 Veterans Parkway Unit B Columbus, GA 31909
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202 S Madison St Thomasville, GA 31792
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1430 US-82 Suite 101 Tifton, GA 31793
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4340 Kings Way Valdosta, GA 31602
Dr. Matthew Heaton, M.D. received an associate degree in chemistry from Young Harris College where he attended on a baseball scholarship. Graduating with honors, he received his undergraduate degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Heaton earned his medical degree from Mercer University School of Medicine in Macon, Georgia. Following medical school, he completed an internship at the University of Florida-Shands Department of Surgery in Gainesville, Florida. After his internship, he completed his orthopaedic surgery training at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, and the Shriners Hospital for Children in Shreveport, Louisiana, where, in his last year, he served as chief resident. He then completed a one-year sports medicine fellowship at the Hughston Clinic in Columbus, Georgia.
In addition to general orthopaedics, Dr. Heaton specializes in sports medicine, arthroscopic treatment of shoulder, knee, and hip injuries, as well as shoulder replacement surgery. Dr. Heaton is board certified in orthopaedic surgery and a candidate member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. He is the team orthopaedic physician for Lowndes High School Vikings and an associate team physician for Valdosta State University and Thomas University.
Dr. Heaton enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters. He is an outdoorsman, who enjoys hunting and fishing, most especially fly fishing.
Dr. Heaton’s Specialties Include: - Orthobiologics - Arthroscopy - Sports Medicine - Knee - Shoulder - General Orthopaedics - Knee Replacement - Ankle - Hand, Wrist, & Elbow - Hip - Fracture Care - Total Shoulder Replacement - Total Hip Replacement - Oxford Partial Knee Replacement
Excellent bedside manner. He wasn't in a hurry to get to his next patient. Dr. Heaton took his time to thoroughly explain my options and what to expect after shoulder surgery.
Very informative, professional and compassionate of my problem
Dr. Heaton is wonderful, with a great sense of humor! Not a stuffed shirt!
Great doctor awesome beside manners
Pleased with the out come of the surgery. Great bed side manner and pleasant staff
Very thorough in investigating patients symptoms, reviewing and explaining test results and options.
Great job with my total hip replacement
So very friendly and easy to talk too.
He is the best there is in his field.
Hip replacement went perfect, dr. Heaton is amazing so is the staff. Thanks again