M. Jonathan Mathers, M.D.
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Biography
M. Jonathan Mathers, M.D. is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.
Dr. Mathers completed a sports medicine fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine. His specialties include arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder and knee, total joint replacement, fracture care, and general orthopedics. He employs the latest arthroscopic techniques including ACL reconstructions using quadriceps tendon autograft, cartilage restoration, rotator cuff repairs, and treatment of shoulder instability. He also has a special interest in custom total knee replacement. He has extensive experience in both operative and nonoperative treatment of fractures.
Dr. Mathers believes in lifelong learning and is always striving to improve on current treatments. At the same time, he believes every patient has their own story and deserves personal attention. His goal is to build trust with each of his patients and to make informed healthcare decisions together as a team.
Areas of Interest
- Sports Medicine
- Arthroscopic knee surgery
- Arthroscopic shoulder surgery
- Custom Total Knee Replacement
- General Orthopaedics
- Fracture care
- Work Injuries
Board Certification
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Education
Fellowship: Baylor University School of Medicine, Houston, TX, 2004, Sports Medicine Fellowship
Residency: Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center and Shriners’ Hospital,
Greenville, SC, 2003, Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Medical Degree: Georgetown University, School of Medicine, Washington, D.C., 1998,
Doctor of Medicine
Undergraduate Degree: Duke University, Durham, NC, 1994, Bachelor of Science in
Biomedical Engineering
Memberships & Recognition
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Fellow
- Georgia Orthopaedic Society
- Medical Association of Georgia
Leadership
Georgia Arthritis Foundation Leadership Board
Community Involvement
Dr. Mathers is very active in the community and can be found on the sideline as the team physician for North Atlanta High School football and athletics. He also serves on the Georgia Arthritis Foundation Leadership Board.
He has previously served as the assistant team physician for the MLB Houston Astros, NFL Houston Texans, and University of Houston Cougars. He has also been a team physician for Morehouse College, Georgia Perimeter College, and area high schools.
He lives in Atlanta with his wife and three children and enjoys photography, live music, soccer at all levels, and Duke basketball.
Related Links
Orthopedic Specialties: Sports Medicine
Visit Dr. Mather's A.A.O.S website
Hospital Affiliations
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
Member of the Piedmont Clinic
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Media
Telehealth Live Video Visits
Piedmont Orthopedics | OrthoAtlanta offers telehealth virtual visits for many types of post-op and follow up care for existing patients.
OrthoAtlanta Sponsors 2018 Atlanta Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis and OrthoAtlanta Physicians Named Medical Honorees
OrthoAtlanta Austell, Piedmont, Piedmont West and The Battery Atlanta proudly served as local sponsors the 2018 Jingle Bell Run 5K in Atlanta. The Physicians of OrthoAtlanta were recognized as the Medical Honoree of this year’s race/walk to raise funds for the Arthritis Foundation.
OrthoAtlanta Sponsors Arthritis Foundation 2016 Atlanta Jingle Bell Run with Jonathan Mathers MD Physician Honoree
Annual Festive 5K Run and Walk Event
Supports Arthritis Research