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invasive surgery. A competitive fellowship at Houston Methodist followed, giving him the chance to work with top surgeons and care for athletes at every level— from local youth to professionals with the Astros, Texans, Rockets, and more. Today, Dr. Mathew practices at All-American Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in the Clear Lake area of Houston, not far from NASA. He works with Dickinson Independent School District and other area schools, and he travels nationally with USA Rugby. “I love being a team physician,” he says. “Just as athletes push themselves to be their best, I push myself to be the best physician for them. It’s incredibly rewarding to see an athlete return to play and succeed.” The osteopathic approach has shaped the way Dr. Mathew practices. “As a DO, I look at injuries differently,” he says. In fact, he used osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) on athletes during the men’s National Collegiate Rugby All-Star tour in France, and even the coaching staff started asking for treatment, he remembers. Dr. Mathew also takes pride in mentoring the next generation. “I always have a pre-med or medical student on rotation with me,” he says. “I see the impact that my father has upon his residents and their patients. Many of his residents see him like their father and that is a bond that I have always looked

to have with my students.” He recently presented at PCOM-Georgia’s research day and was thrilled to see one of his former students advancing in the field. He remembers those days in his own life and is grateful for the mentors who supported him. “It’s important to pass it forward,” he says. Beyond the clinic, Dr. Mathew is helping to shape the future of orthopedics as an educational consultant and advocate for a revolutionary, muscle-sparing, robotically assisted knee replacement technique. “It provides a speedy recovery in a drastically different way than the traditional approach,” he says. “My patients have been raving about it, and I’m grateful to help advocate for a technique that could revolutionize the way surgeons respect anatomy and improve outcomes” When he’s not in surgery or on the sidelines, Dr. Mathew enjoys time with his wife Jeslie and their children. One of his proudest moments was when his kids saw him taking care of athletes. “My kids were so interested and engaged and said they wanted to be doctors like me. My daughter is convinced she wants to be a hand doctor,” he laughs. His advice to current VCOM students is simple: “Your time at VCOM will pass quickly, but cherish the memories and the relationships you form along the way.”

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