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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Dr Heaton is my hero ! He is the 1 of the best n Dr loucas is my life line!!!!!
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Office Staff was polite and engaging during my entire visit.
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Very personable and explains .
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
He is the best!
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Very knowledgeable, caring, and understanding!!
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
He's a very caring person.and really nicest
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Top notch
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Best of the best.
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
He is always very thorough. And we never have to wait very long.
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
A wonderful doctor and very knowledgeable and professional! He has great bedside manners and never rushes his patient. We really think highly of him and his staff!
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-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
Dr Heaton is my hero ! He is the 1 of the best n Dr loucas is my life line!!!!!
Office Staff was polite and engaging during my entire visit.
Very personable and explains .
He is the best!
Very knowledgeable, caring, and understanding!!
He's a very caring person.and really nicest
Top notch
Best of the best.
He is always very thorough. And we never have to wait very long.
A wonderful doctor and very knowledgeable and professional! He has great bedside manners and never rushes his patient. We really think highly of him and his staff!