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Matthew Williams, M.D.
Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialists
Orthopedics: Arthroscopic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Shoulder and Elbow
Lafayette, New Iberia, Youngsville
4.9
682 Ratings
288 Comments
Dr. Matthew D. Williams is a fellowship-trained and board-certified orthopedic surgeon who is a specialist in total shoulder replacement, reverse shoulder replacement, and revision shoulder replacements.
4.9
682 Ratings
288 Comments
Dr. Matthew D. Williams is a fellowship-trained and board-certified orthopedic surgeon who is a specialist in total shoulder replacement, reverse shoulder replacement, and revision shoulder replacements.
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Matthew D. Williams, MD is a fellowship-trained and board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder and elbow. He is nationally and internationally trained in shoulder replacement surgery and is a specialist in total shoulder replacement, reverse shoulder replacement, and revision shoulder replacements (the treatment of painful or failed shoulder replacements).
Dr. Williams completed his fellowship training in shoulder and elbow surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. In addition, Dr. Williams completed a highly coveted fellowship program in shoulder surgery at the renowned Clinique St. Anne Lumiere in Lyon, France with Dr. Gilles Walch and the co-inventors of the internationally recognized reverse shoulder arthroplasty procedure.
Prior his fellowship, Dr. Williams completed his residency training at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. He obtained his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine and bachelor’s degree from Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi.
Dr. Williams is academically active and has authored articles and book chapters on shoulder replacement, shoulder arthritis, shoulder instability, and shoulder stiffness. He has presented scientific papers at national and international meetings. In 2008 The American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons recognized Dr. Williams with the Mel Post research award for research concerning reverse shoulder replacement surgery. Dr. Williams is an Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery for the LSU Medical Center in New Orleans and takes an active role in educating current orthopedic surgery residents at UMC in Lafayette. Dr. Williams serves with his partners as team physicians for the University of Louisiana Ragin Cajuns.
Dr. Williams’ top priorities are to keep open communication with patients and referring physicians and to be accessible and approachable for any orthopedic problems, especially challenging shoulder issues.
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Great team. I was seen on time. Friendly staff up front and at checkout.
Very thorough and explaining the exercises and healing process. He did not rush us at all. Made sure we understood everything.
Excellent care. Good communication and interaction answering questions.
Great surgery
Dr. Williams was very through & pleasant. Very satisfied with my surgery.
Dr Matthews a great doctor and great surgeon. I'm very satisfied with my unfortunate shoulder replacement.
Dr. Williams definitely lives up to his great reputation in town. He is the only doctor that friends recommended for shoulder surgery. I’m so glad to be in such great hands. His PA Brandon Prejean is amazing too!
Knowledgeable. Friendly. Listens to his patients and builds a recovery plan with them as a team. Easy on the eyes, too. Lol I’ve been struggling with balancing my injury with my professional life. Everyone at practice has made this experience tolerable for hard headed, impatient me.
I’m incredibly impressed and grateful! He came highly recommended and I can see why. Thorough and wise.
My surgery was very successful. I thankDr. Williams and Brandon for helping me. I’m in therapy right now and that’s helping, but I still have a good bit of therapy to help me out.