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With more than 2,000 clinicians certified in more than 80 medical specialties and subspecialties, UT Physicians provides multispecialty care for the entire family.
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With more than 2,000 clinicians certified in more than 80 medical specialties and subspecialties, UT Physicians provides multispecialty care for the entire family.
Matthew Weldon, MD, specializes in sports medicine with an emphasis on arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgery of the shoulder, elbow, knee, and ankle. He has expertise in the latest and most advanced techniques for minimally invasive surgery and reconstructive treatments, as well as nonsurgical management and rehabilitation. Dr. Weldon has a special interest in joint preservation, focusing on limb alignment and correction. Additionally, he also performs joint replacement, encompassing the entire spectrum of joint disease.
Dr. Weldon is also an assistant professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth).
He received his undergraduate degree from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas where he was an All-Conference football player and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Economics and a Bachelor of Administration in Business. He completed medical school at Ross University, graduating Summa Cum Laude. After completing an internship in general surgery at Methodist Hospital in Dallas, Texas, Dr. Weldon then completed his orthopedic surgery residency at UTHealth. Upon completion of training, he went on to complete an additional fellowship year of specialty training in orthopedic sports medicine at UTHealth where he was selected as the administrative fellow.
Dr. Weldon is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine. He has extensive hands-on experience in sports medicine treating high school, collegiate, professional, and recreational athletes. He is currently the team physician for the Houston Dash and has worked with the Houston Texans, Houston Rockets, Houston Astros, Houston Dynamo, and the athletic teams at the University of Houston. Dr. Weldon is also currently the team physician for both North Shore High School in Houston, and Bridgeland High School in Cypress, Texas, and he participates in the care of many athletes at other local high schools as well.
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