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Robert F. Matlock, MD, FAAOS

Orthopedic Surgeon

Specialties

Sports Medicine, Knee, Shoulder

Dr. Matlock is a board-certified sports medicine orthopedic surgeon who specializes in comprehensive, patient-centered care for adolescents, adults, and injured workers. Emphasizing shared decision-making, he prioritizes conservative, non-surgical options like physical therapy and targeted injections before recommending surgery. When operative care is required, Dr. Matlock excels in minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures for the shoulder and knee, as well as complex revision surgeries and reconstructions.

Conditions

ACL Injuries, Biceps Tear at the Shoulder, Biceps Tendinitis in the Shoulder, Elbow Arthritis, Elbow Fracture or Dislocation, Frozen Shoulder, Knee Ligament Injuries, Meniscus Tears, Radial Tunnel Syndrome, Rotator Cuff Tears, Runner’s Knee, Separated Shoulder, Shoulder Arthritis, Shoulder Dislocation, Shoulder Instability, Shoulder Injuries, Shoulder Labral Tear, SLAP Tears, Tennis Elbow, Tommy John (UCL) Injuries, Patellar Discolation, and other conditions

Treatments

ACL Reconstruction, Knee Cartilage Restoration, Knee Scope (Arthroscopy), Latarjet Shoulder Surgery, Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), Reverse Shoulder Replacement, Rotator Cuff Repair, Shoulder Reconstruction, Shoulder Replacement, Shoulder Scope, and other treatments

Specialized Services

Lemaire Procedure

Team Members

Care Team Coordinator

Becky

Certified Athletic Trainer

Karolina
In Practice Since 2000
Dr. Robert Matlock's Team

Credentials

Certifications

  • Board Certified, Orthopaedic Surgery | American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) 

Education

  • Baylor College of Medicine | Fellowship
  • Northwestern University, McGaw Medical Center | Residency
  • Northwestern University, McGaw Medical Center | Internship
  • Meharry Medical College, Nashville TN | MS
  • David Lipscomb University | BS (Biology & Chemistry)

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