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Dr. Matthew Clayton, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.9 (336)
Map Pin Small Athens, AL
Accepting new patients
15 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Matthew Clayton, MD

Dr. Matthew Clayton, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Athens, AL. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 15 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine and is affiliated with Crestwood Medical Center. Dr. Clayton, completed a residency at Mount Carmel Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Clayton an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Clayton works at SportsMED in Athens, AL with other offices in Huntsville, AL. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain, Bursitis of Hip and Osteoarthritis of Hip along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and 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. Clayton's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Athens Office
    22423 US Highway 72, Athens, AL 35613 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (256) 230-9607
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2
    Office
    4715 Whitesburg Dr SE, Huntsville, AL 35802 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (256) 881-5151

Hospital Affiliations
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  • Crestwood Medical Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Bursitis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Joint Pain
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Osteoarthritis of Hip

Treatment frequency



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Joint Pain
Bursitis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Bursitis
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Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Hip Tendinitis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Knee Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Difficulty With Walking
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Spondylitis
Arthrocentesis
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement Revision
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Baker’s Cyst
Bone Disorders
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Ottos Pelvis
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rib Fracture
Runner's Knee
Scapular Fracture
Schmorl's Nodes
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
TMJ
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Wrist Fracture
Anterior Approach Total Hip Replacement
Fracture Care
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Meniscectomy
Partial Knee Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    4.9
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    Based on 336 ratings
    Patient Ratings (336)
    5 Star
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    4 Star
    (2)
    3 Star
    (1)
    2 Star
    (0)
    1 Star
    (6)
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    About Dr. Matthew Clayton, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 15 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1285962852
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Southern Joint Replacement Institute
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Mount Carmel Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Mount Carmel Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Birmingham-Southern College
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Matthew Clayton, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Clayton is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Clayton has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Clayton has seen patients for Joint Pain, Bursitis of Hip and Osteoarthritis of Hip, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Clayton on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    336 patients have reviewed Dr. Clayton. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Clayton.

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