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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Great personality and explained the diagnosis in language that is easy to understand. Explained treatment options and prognosis for each. Also explains his treatment recommendation.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Excellent Doctor !
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Mathew is the best. Very concise, thorough. Treats patients like family.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Dr. Heaton was very kind & helpful. Wonderful doctor!
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Great doctor! Good bedside manner! Easy to talk to and takes his time with you!
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
The best
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
always pleasant
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
None
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
A very good doctor.
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
He’s the best.
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
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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
Great personality and explained the diagnosis in language that is easy to understand. Explained treatment options and prognosis for each. Also explains his treatment recommendation.
Excellent Doctor !
Mathew is the best. Very concise, thorough. Treats patients like family.
Dr. Heaton was very kind & helpful. Wonderful doctor!
Great doctor! Good bedside manner! Easy to talk to and takes his time with you!
The best
always pleasant
None
A very good doctor.
He’s the best.