Areas of Interest

Dr. Matthews has treated trauma cases for over 30 years and handles all aspects of fractures. He specializes in problems related to the hips, knees, and shoulders, as well as arthritis-related joint problems.

Education & Training

Residency

General Surgery, Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati, OH
Orthopedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

Undergraduate

BS in Biology, DePauw University, Greencastle, IN

Medical School

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH

Distinctions

Board Certification

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Memberships

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
Western Orthopaedic Society
Chief of Orthopaedics, Penrose Hospital
Medical Executive Committee, Penrose Hospital

Team Physician

Palmer High School

More about Dr. Matthews

Dr. Matthews was raised in Dayton, Ohio. He has been practicing in Colorado Springs since 1986, and joined Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group during the group’s formation in 1994. He and his wife, Kim, have been married since 1978 and have three children. Together, they operate a nonprofit foundation that benefits the developmentally disabled in our community.

Philosophy of Care

“My care philosophy is to listen to the patients’ problem, examine their total health history, and try to tailor a treatment plan to solve or lessen the problem, starting with the most conservative approach. I thrive on helping my patients reduce or eliminate their pain, and become active again. It is very rewarding to watch someone come in to see me with a significant problem, work with them over a period of time, and see them return to their prior level of activity.”