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
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)
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"Everything about Dr. Mathews surgical team has been exceptional and professional."
"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."
"Excellent."
"This was my second knee replacement with Dr. Mathews, and have recommended him to friends for their knee issues. Very good experience all around."
"So glad my wife and I found him for our hip replacements."
"Dr. V. Mathews and his staff provided me excellent service from the very first day I walked into his office."
"Excellent on knee replacements. He replaced both of my knees (total replacement). I was playing sports in 40 days!"