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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Such a very kind man.
(4 days ago)
Aug-2026
Very knowledgeable and has a great bedside manner. He is friendly and willing to answer any questions I have had. Appears to be a very caring and compassionate doctor. Very pleased with Dr Heaton!
(4 days ago)
Aug-2026
Dr. Heaton is the best! Very caring and listens to the patient. I feel blessed to have him as one of my physicians. He takes up time with me snd I don’t feel rushed.
(5 days ago)
Aug-2026
He is great.
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Awesome! Very relatable, competent and kind
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
All of the staff was amazing very cordial very professional. Dr Heaton is great he's a very understanding and kind doctor very intelligent professional great bedside manner. Definitely would recommend.
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Excellent service, listen to my concerns and seemed to really care. All of the staff was professional and kind.
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Dr Heaton is a god send. Fixes my pain with an injection every time!!
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
very Nice and helpful
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Always the best
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
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HMG - Surgery Center
6262 Veterans Parkway Unit B Columbus, GA 31909
GOC - Thomasville
202 S Madison St Thomasville, GA 31792
GOC - Tifton
1430 US-82 Suite 101 Tifton, GA 31793
GOC - Valdosta
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
Such a very kind man.
Very knowledgeable and has a great bedside manner. He is friendly and willing to answer any questions I have had. Appears to be a very caring and compassionate doctor. Very pleased with Dr Heaton!
Dr. Heaton is the best! Very caring and listens to the patient. I feel blessed to have him as one of my physicians. He takes up time with me snd I don’t feel rushed.
He is great.
Awesome! Very relatable, competent and kind
All of the staff was amazing very cordial very professional. Dr Heaton is great he's a very understanding and kind doctor very intelligent professional great bedside manner. Definitely would recommend.
Excellent service, listen to my concerns and seemed to really care. All of the staff was professional and kind.
Dr Heaton is a god send. Fixes my pain with an injection every time!!
very Nice and helpful
Always the best