Overview
Jorge Matuk, DPM, earned his medical degree from Cartagena University’s Faculty of Medicine in Cartegena, Colombia, and earned his orthopedic degree in São Paulo, Brazil. He went on to receive his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine in Miami. After moving to Houston, Dr. Matuk competed his residency training at Kingwood Medical Center, where he served as chief resident. Board certified in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, Dr. Matuk specializes in caring for foot and ankle issues related to diabetes, flat feet, sports medicine and wound care. In addition, he is skilled in arthroscopy and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. Dr. Matuk offers patients a full range of cutting-edge technology for treating a variety of podiatry issues. He is an Associate of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) and a Diplomat of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS). In his spare time, Dr. Matuk enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters as well as cooking and traveling. He also enjoys soccer and is a Texans football fan.
Dr. Matuk is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ingrown Toenail, Fungal Nail Infection, Hammer Toe, and Plantar Fasciitis.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.
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Dr. James Jacobs earned his undergraduate degree in biology from State University of New York School of Arts and Sciences (SUNY Potsdam) and his podiatric medical degree from Temple College of Medicine in Philadelphia. He completed his surgical residency at Doctors Hospital (now United Memorial Medical Center) in Houston. In practice since 1989, Dr. Jacobs is board certified in podiatric surgery and a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of foot and ankle disorders resulting from disease or injury. He also treats bunions, neuroma, plantar fasciitis, athlete’s foot, foot pain, calluses and hammer toes. Dr. Jacobs is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association, the Texas Podiatric Medical Association and the Harris County Podiatric Medical Society, of which he is a past president. With his philosophy of comprehensive foot care combined with state-of-the-art technology, he strives to create an unsurpassed standard of excellence in patient care. Dr. Jacobs is an active member of the Greater Katy Area Chamber of Commerce and the Katy Rotary Club and has held leadership positions in both organizations. He also serves as coordinator of the Katy Triathlon and volunteers for the Houston Tenneco Marathon, the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation and Houston Health Care for the Homeless. Dr. Jacobs is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Plantar Fasciitis, Fibromatosis, Ledderhose Disease, and Tendinitis.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jorge Matuk
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jorge Matuk?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Jorge Matuk by calling their office at 713-467-1299. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Jorge Matuk a top-rated expert for Ingrown Toenail?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jorge Matuk is classified as an Advanced expert for Ingrown Toenail, 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. Jorge Matuk specialize in?
While Dr. Jorge Matuk is a Podiatric Medicine, they have specific expertise in Ingrown Toenail, Fungal Nail Infection, and Hammer Toe. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Podiatric Medicine.
Does Dr. Jorge Matuk participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Jorge Matuk has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ingrown Toenail. You can view a list of Dr. Jorge Matuk's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Jorge Matuk accept my insurance?
Dr. Jorge Matuk accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-467-1299 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- FibromatosisDr. Matuk isAdvanced. Learn about Fibromatosis.
- Fungal Nail InfectionDr. Matuk isAdvanced. Learn about Fungal Nail Infection.
- GangreneDr. Matuk isAdvanced. Learn about Gangrene.
- Hammer ToeDr. Matuk isAdvanced. Learn about Hammer Toe.
- Ingrown ToenailDr. Matuk isAdvanced. Learn about Ingrown Toenail.
- Ledderhose DiseaseDr. Matuk isAdvanced. Learn about Ledderhose Disease.
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- Achilles Tendon RuptureDr. Matuk isExperienced. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- Athlete's FootDr. Matuk isExperienced. Learn about Athlete's Foot.
- BunionsDr. Matuk isExperienced. Learn about Bunions.
- Claw FootDr. Matuk isExperienced. Learn about Claw Foot.
- ClubfootDr. Matuk isExperienced. Learn about Clubfoot.
- Corns and CallusesDr. Matuk isExperienced. Learn about Corns and Calluses.