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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Makes you feel comfortable and he seems very honest in his answer questions and giving suggestions
(3 days ago)
Oct-2025
Friendly and hands on office staff. Attentive care by Dr. Heaton. Patient and addressed all my concerns.
(4 days ago)
Oct-2025
Fantastic Dr
(4 days ago)
Oct-2025
Dr. Heaton is great!
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
He has a good bed side manner. And he is easy to talk to.
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
He was very helpful and I think he told me the truth about my knee.
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Great and very fast
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Very nice, personable, knowledgeable. True gentleman. Listened to me. Put me at ease. Minimal waiting. Explained everything. Will definitely recommend!!
(3 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
great doc great experience every time
(3 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Very satisfied
(3 weeks ago)
Oct-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
Makes you feel comfortable and he seems very honest in his answer questions and giving suggestions
Friendly and hands on office staff. Attentive care by Dr. Heaton. Patient and addressed all my concerns.
Fantastic Dr
Dr. Heaton is great!
He has a good bed side manner. And he is easy to talk to.
He was very helpful and I think he told me the truth about my knee.
Great and very fast
Very nice, personable, knowledgeable. True gentleman. Listened to me. Put me at ease. Minimal waiting. Explained everything. Will definitely recommend!!
great doc great experience every time
Very satisfied