Thomas C. Matthews, MD, FACS, RPVI
Dr. Thomas C. Matthews is a board-certified vascular surgeon with extensive experience in complex aortic reconstruction/open aortic surgery. A Castle Connolly Top Doc, Dr. Matthews considers building strong relationships to be paramount to his practice. He enjoys getting to know his patients, while providing them with the vascular evaluation and condition management needed to produce quality outcomes. His practice combines sophisticated vascular interventions, a relaxed office setting and a commitment to lifelong care.
Dr. Matthews has performed more than 2,000 vascular surgical cases within an academic setting and has been engaged in private practice for the past four years. He has also been actively involved in providing post-graduate education to medical students, resident physicians and fellows.
Medical Degree
- University of Alabama School of Medicine
Postgraduate Training
- General Surgery Residency, University of Alabama
- Administrative Chief Resident in Surgery, University of Alabama
- Vascular Surgery Fellowship, University of Alabama
- Board Certified, General Surgery
- Board Certified, Vascular Surgery
Honors and Awards
- Castle Connolly Top Doc
- Argus Society Excellence in Teaching Award
- Outstanding Intern Award, University of Alabama
- Garber Galbraith Excellence in Surgery Award
- National Merit Scholar
Organizational Memberships
- American College of Surgeons – Fellow
- Society for Vascular Surgery
- Southern Association for Vascular Surgery
- Georgia Vascular Society
Clinical and Research Interests
- Aortic aneurysms
- Open/endovascular aortoiliac reconstruction
- Open/endovascular management of peripheral arterial occlusive disease
- Carotid occlusive disease
- Hemodialysis access
- Venous pathology/varicose veins
