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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He is very thorough and actually listens to his patients
(6 days ago)
May-2026
Dr Heaton took the time to address my concerns and explain so I could understand. He's always polite and patient.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
He was very good at replacing my shoulder. I recovered very quickly due to his expertise.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Dr. Heaton is very personable, as well as all of the staff from when you enter and all the way through the visit.
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Dr. Heaton is the best !!!😀
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Wonderful doctor and surgeon!! Would not go anywhere else!! My entire family sees him for any of their issues as well!!
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
We have great confidence in Dr. Heaton
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Dr.Keaton very through with his patients and very friendly and professional
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Dr. Heaton was a pleasure! He has such good energy, he has a warm smile and explains things very well.
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
All good, almost no wait time.
(1 month ago)
Apr-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
He is very thorough and actually listens to his patients
Dr Heaton took the time to address my concerns and explain so I could understand. He's always polite and patient.
He was very good at replacing my shoulder. I recovered very quickly due to his expertise.
Dr. Heaton is very personable, as well as all of the staff from when you enter and all the way through the visit.
Dr. Heaton is the best !!!😀
Wonderful doctor and surgeon!! Would not go anywhere else!! My entire family sees him for any of their issues as well!!
We have great confidence in Dr. Heaton
Dr.Keaton very through with his patients and very friendly and professional
Dr. Heaton was a pleasure! He has such good energy, he has a warm smile and explains things very well.
All good, almost no wait time.