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 21 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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John Matthews
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John Matthews?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John 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 Matthews a top-rated expert for Osteochondritis Dissecans?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John 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 Matthews specialize in?
While Dr. John 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 Matthews participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John Matthews has published 21 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteochondritis Dissecans. You can view a list of Dr. John 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 Matthews accept my insurance?
Dr. John 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.
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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.