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Dr. Matthew Buchanan, MD

Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery*
4.8 (171)
Map Pin Small Chattanooga, TN
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Matthew Buchanan, MD

Dr. Matthew Buchanan, MD is an Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery Specialist in Chattanooga, TN. They specialize in Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery, has 26 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Ohio State University and is affiliated with Parkridge Medical Center, Inova Fairfax Hospital and Virginia Hospital Center. Dr. Buchanan, completed a residency at West Virginia University. Patients rated Dr. Buchanan an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Buchanan works at Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics in Chattanooga, TN with other offices in Arlington, VA. They frequently treat conditions like Foot Sprain, Joint Pain and Ankle Sprains and Strains along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Buchanan's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Parkridge Medical Center - Diagnostic Center (Plaza 4)
    2205 McCallie Ave Ste 302, Chattanooga, TN 37404 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (423) 624-2696
  2. 2
    Nirschl Orthopaedic Center
    1715 N George Mason Dr Ste 504, Arlington, VA 22205 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (703) 525-2200

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Parkridge Medical Center
  • Inova Fairfax Hospital
  • Virginia Hospital Center

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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Foot Sprain
Joint Pain
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Foot Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Stress Fracture of Foot
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Bunion
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Ankle Fracture
Ankle Impingement
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Bursitis
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Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Fibular Fracture
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Morton's Neuroma
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sciatica
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Tibial Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Bunion Surgery
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Hammer Toe Repair
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Peripheral Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Ankle Disorders
Ankle Injury
Ankle Laxity
Ankle Ligament Rupture
Ankle Sprain
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Bunionette
Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cartilage Damage
Cartilage Disorders
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Coccygeal Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Femur Fracture
Flat Foot
Foot and Ankle Disorders
Foot and Ankle Injuries
Foot Conditions
Foot Deformities
Foot Pain
Foot Wounds
Fracture
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Heel Pain
High Arch
Hip Tendinitis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Orthopedic Sports Injuries
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Ankle Foot
Sacrum Disorders
Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sever's Disease
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Sports Injuries of the Foot
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Tenosynovitis
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Torticollis
Achilles Tendon Reconstruction
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Achilles Tendon Surgery
Achilles Tenotomy
Ankle Arthroscopy
Ankle Replacement
Cartilage Regeneration
Cartilage Repair
Dupuytrens Contracture Foot Division
Endoscopic Plantar Fasciotomy
Excision of Ganglion
Flatfoot Correction
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment
Fracture Care
Heel Bone Spur Removal
Joint Fusion
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Ligament Reconstruction
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Neuroplasty
Osteotomy
Peroneal Tendon Surgery
Plantar Fascia Release
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Posterior Heel Spur Surgery
Posterior Tibial Tendon Reconstruction
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Somatic Nerve Block
Stem Cell Therapy
Ultrasound-Guided Injection
Wound Repair
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 26 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1326044298
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Orthopaedic Foot And Ankle Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • West Virginia University
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Ohio State University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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    Dr. Buchanan has seen patients for Foot Sprain, Joint Pain and Ankle Sprains and Strains, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Buchanan on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    171 patients have reviewed Dr. Buchanan. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Buchanan.

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