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Vasilios Mathews, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon located in Houston, TX

About Practice

Orthopedic Surgeon & Knee and Hip Replacement Specialist, Dr. Vasilios Mathews and his staff in Houston, Texas strive to facilitate patient access to all available treatments and make every effort to see patients on a timely basis.

Dr. Mathews obtained his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York. He then remained in NY to complete his postgraduate internship and residency training in orthopedic surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital, where he was named Chief Orthopedic Surgery Resident. Dr. Mathews completed his fellowship training at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, specializing in adult lower extremity knee and hip reconstruction.

Dr. Mathews has extensive experience in joint replacement, having performed over 12,000 knee and hip replacement surgeries in his career. He is well-versed in minimally invasive knee and hip replacement techniques, as well as cutting-edge robotic surgery. He has performed thousands of same-day knee and hip replacements and partial knee replacements. He has expertise in hip resurfacing as well.

Dr. Mathews has many publications and presentations to his credit and is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons.

Dr. Mathews is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and speaks fluent Greek and has good working knowledge of Spanish.

He maintains medical staff privileges at Texas Orthopedic Hospital, The Methodist Hospital, and Memorial City Hospital.  He is present for all his surgeries, conducts daily rounds, and takes care of patients directly.

Dr. Mathews and his staff take their commitment to patient education seriously. Both the doctor and his team offer extensive information on hip and knee problems, treatments, and procedures. They enjoy answering questions and readily return phone calls and e-mails.

If pain and immobility in your hips and knees are plaguing you, call or make an appointment online today with Dr. Mathews in Houston, Texas.

 

MEDICAL SOCIETIES

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
International Congress for Joint Reconstruction
Texas Medical Association
Harris County Medical Society

 

HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS

Texas Orthopedic Hospital 2004 – present

  • * Chief of Staff 2022 – present
  • * Chairman – Joint Reconstruction Section 2018 - 2021

Houston Methodist Hospital 2004 – present
Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital 2003 – present

 

AWARDS / HONORS / ACHIEVEMENTS

Texas Super Doctors 2012 – 2023
Castle Connolly Top Doctor - 15 Years - 2024
Vitals Patients Choice Award 2015 – 2020
Vitals Patients' Choice 5th Anniversary Award (2020)
Vitals Compassionate Doctor Award - 5 Year Honoree (2020)

Videos

5 Great Benefits of Robotic Surgery
5 Great Benefits of Robotic Surgery

Does robotic surgery mean an R2D2 performs your surgery? No! It is a highly sophisticated, minimally invasive surgical platform that your surgeon uses to refine orthopedic surgery and enhance your recovery.

Rapid Recovery After Total Knee and Total Hip Arthroplasty
Rapid Recovery After Total Knee and Total Hip Arthroplasty

The number of total knee and hip replacements in the United States keeps going up, but advanced surgical techniques make them easier for patients to endure. Learn how to accelerate your recovery if you need one of these procedures and more here. 

 Is Robotic Knee Replacement Surgery Right for You?
Is Robotic Knee Replacement Surgery Right for You?

Our amazing knees allow us to walk, run, jump, and more. When wear and tear or injury affects them, chronic pain and movement issues can stop us in our tracks. Learn about the cutting-edge robotic knee replacement solution and its benefits here.

Testimonials

Words from our patients

  • Vitals

    "Everything about Dr. Mathews surgical team has been exceptional and professional."

    Verified Patient
  • Vitals

    "I recommend Dr. Mathews highly. He has done several of my surgeries, and for the most recent, I came in from Austin because I have full confidence in him."

    Verified Patient
  • Vitals

    "Excellent."

    Verified Patient
  • Vitals

    "This was my second knee replacement with Dr. Mathews, and have recommended him to friends for their knee issues. Very good experience all around."

    Verified Patient
  • Vitals

    "So glad my wife and I found him for our hip replacements."

    Verified Patient
  • Vitals

    "Dr. V. Mathews and his staff provided me excellent service from the very first day I walked into his office."

    Verified Patient
  • Vitals

    "Excellent on knee replacements. He replaced both of my knees (total replacement). I was playing sports in 40 days!"

    Verified Patient

Location

Vasilios Mathews, M.D.
7401 South Main Street
Houston, TX 77030
Phone: 713-794-3548
Fax: 713-794-3379

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713-794-3548