Robert F. Matlock, M.D. FAAOS

Practice: Fox Valley Orthopedics

Specialty: Orthopedics, Sports Medicine

Office locations: Elgin, IL

Most recent review: 2 weeks ago Recent

253 Ratings

108 Comments

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253 Ratings

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The knee surgery was quick and the recovery has been easy so far.

(2 weeks ago) Oct-2026

Awesome doctor and surgeon. Takes time with the patient. Great staff at FVO.

(1 month ago) Aug-2026

Dr Matlock is excellent. Had him work on a torn miniscus a few years ago and now he is helping with my arthritis He takes time to explain each option of treatment we can do.

(2 months ago) Aug-2026

Dr. Matlock is the best. He explains everything thoroughly and is very considerate and to the point. I would recommend him to anyone.

(3 months ago) Jul-2026

Dr. Mattock provided me a good overview of my injury. Was encouraged to learn with proper rest and rehab it should heal without surgery.

(3 months ago) Jul-2026

Very friendly and informative. Took time to thoroughly listen to my symptoms and diagnose my injury. Very matter of fact and to the point which was great.

(3 months ago) Jul-2026

Dr Matlock took x-rays, listened, looked at my knee & offered solutions. He was great! I highly recommend Dr Matlock!

(4 months ago) Jun-2026

Thank you for seeing us so quickly!

(4 months ago) Jun-2026

Dr. Matlock is truly outstanding. His follow-up care, attention to detail, and willingness to listen to his patients are second to none. He takes the time to identify the root cause of issues and provides effective solutions. My surgery went exceptionally well, and I couldn't be happier with the outcome. The therapy team is also amazing—professional, supportive, and dedicated to patient recovery. I highly recommend Dr. Matlock and his entire team.

(4 months ago) Jun-2026

Very knownleable

(4 months ago) Jun-2026

Board-certified, Dr. Robert F. Matlock, M.D. specializes in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. He treats a wide range of orthopedic conditions in adolescents and adults, giving patients both surgical and non-surgical options.

Dr. Matlock enjoys working with athletes and helping them overcome an injury or condition quickly, and safely. He also has extensive experience in treating injured workers and helping them return to their prior level of function.

Dr. Matlock works closely with patients to help them understand their condition and treatment options. For better outcomes, he encourages patients to contribute to their care and share in the decision-making process.

When possible, Dr. Matlock uses non-invasive treatments, such as physical therapy, injections, and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections before considering surgery. When conservative care is unsuccessful and surgery becomes necessary, Dr. Matlock specializes in such minimally invasive procedures as:

Shoulder and knee arthroscopy
Meniscus repair and partial meniscectomy
ACL repairs and reconstruction
MCL repair and reconstruction
Rotator cuff repair
Biceps tenodesis
Shoulder labrum repair and stabilization for shoulder dislocation and instability
Tendon repair and reconstruction
Advanced procedures:

Revision - rotator cuff repair and augmentation
Revision - shoulder stabilization
Revision ACL reconstruction
Meniscus root repair and revision meniscus repair
Medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction for patella dislocation
Dr. Matlock and his team work closely with physical and occupational therapists to help patients regain pain-free range of motion, strength, and function after an injury or surgery.

In his free time, Dr. Matlock enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters. They love to travel and enjoy nature by biking, hiking, and rafting, as well as annual snow skiing trips with friends. He is an avid college football fan, and relishes listening to music with his daughters who are Hi-Fi audio enthusiasts.