
Overview
Dr. John Matthews is a board certified, fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon who serves the Dignity Health Medical Group and Dignity Health Hospitals. He specializes in non-operative and operative sports injuries.He performs ultrasound guided shoulder, elbow, hip, knee and ankle injections. He performs arthroscopic shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee sports injury reconstructions. He also specializes in Tommy John surgery, Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction, and meniscal/cartilage repairs.Dr. Matthews was born in Iran and raised in Tucson, AZ. He earned a major of BS in Physiology and Minor in Business and Chemistry from University of Arizona. He was awarded the Dean’s List with Distinction. He completed his medical degree at The University of Arizona Medical School, Tucson, AZ while earning the Medical Award of Excellence Grant and Schuele, Voight Hans and Julia, and Samuel Canterman Scholarships. He was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society for top academic performance. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Buffalo, in Buffalo, NY. Dr. Matthews was awarded the Kaleida Health and AANA Resident Scholarship Awards. He was assistant team doctor for UB Division 1 Football, Women’s Soccer, and Men’s and Women’s Basketball. Dr. Matthews completed a fellowship in orthopedic sports surgery at the prestigious Thomas Jefferson Rothman Institute, Philadelphia, PA. He was an assistant team physician for the Philadelphia Eagles, Phillies, Fliers and Saint Joseph’s University Division 1 team coverage. He has multiple primary author publications and national presentations in orthopedic sports surgery.
Dr. Matthews is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteochondritis Dissecans, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.
Dr. Matthews is board certified in Board Certified-American Board Of Orthopedic Surgeons. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 20 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Matthews is currently accepting new patients.
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3477 S Mercy Rd, Suite 208, Gilbert, AZ 85297
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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OrthoArizona - South Gilbert
I always loved science, but I also wanted to be able to interact with people; medicine is the perfect combination of the two. Many careers in science are spent in a lab supplying little interaction with others. I really enjoy getting to know my patients, sharing laughs with them, and watching them improve. Orthopedics, in particular, offered the chance to make a real improvement in the lives of my patients. Pain and suffering are terrible things, and often in orthopedics we really get to be a part of alleviating these grievances for our patients. Hand and upper extremity surgery was fascinating to me because of the complex anatomy and the importance of our hands in everyday life. My approach to hand and upper extremity surgery has a conservative slant. A lot of times we can generate complete relief of common conditions with splints, occupational therapy, or injections. Only after patients have demonstrated failure to improve with less invasive techniques do we discuss surgery. During my training in Boston, I learned many modern and less invasive surgical techniques. For many patients, these procedures can be done under local or regional anesthesia without the risk of general anesthesia. In some surgeries, blood thinners can even be continued. During my training at Boston Children's Hospital, I learned the care of the pediatric upper extremity from some of the world's foremost experts. I am very delighted to be able to bring this training to serve the needs of our youngest Phoenicians. Dr. Stanbury is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trigger Thumb, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, and Dupuytren Contracture. Dr. Stanbury is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery (Sub: Surgery Of The Hand), and Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Stanbury is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John R. Matthews
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John R. Matthews?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John R. Matthews by calling their office at 480-909-3786. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John R. Matthews a top-rated expert for Osteochondritis Dissecans?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John R. Matthews is classified as an Advanced expert for Osteochondritis Dissecans, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. John R. Matthews specialize in?
While Dr. John R. Matthews is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteochondritis Dissecans, Osteotomy, and Osteoarthritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. John R. Matthews participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John R. Matthews has published 20 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteochondritis Dissecans. You can view a list of Dr. John R. Matthews's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. John R. Matthews accept my insurance?
Dr. John R. Matthews accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 480-909-3786 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Osteochondritis DissecansDr. Matthews isAdvanced. Learn about Osteochondritis Dissecans.
- OsteotomyDr. Matthews isAdvanced. Learn about Osteotomy.
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- Achilles Tendon RuptureDr. Matthews isExperienced. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- ArthritisDr. Matthews isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- Bone GraftDr. Matthews isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- BursitisDr. Matthews isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Caffey DiseaseDr. Matthews isExperienced. Learn about Caffey Disease.
- Compartment SyndromeDr. Matthews isExperienced. Learn about Compartment Syndrome.
- Frozen ShoulderDr. Matthews isExperienced. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Matthews isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Matthews isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- TendinitisDr. Matthews isExperienced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- Tennis ElbowDr. Matthews isExperienced. Learn about Tennis Elbow.
- TenosynovitisDr. Matthews isExperienced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.
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