J. Matthew Heaton MD

"Dr. Bearden is an excellent doctor. His bedside manor is outstanding and he does great work." -P.A. Dr. Bearden received his undergraduate degree in chemistry from the University of Georgia and his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia. He completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at Shands Teaching Hospital at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Fl. Dr. Bearden is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. His areas of interest are hip, knee and shoulder arthroplasty, outpatient joint replacement, hand surgery, fracture repair, trauma surgery, and sports medicine. He is trained in endoscopic carpal tunnel release, Oxford unicompartmental knee replacement, and direct anterior hip replacement. Dr. Bearden has 12 years of experience practicing in Valdosta and looks forward to moving his practice to the Hughston Clinic. Dr. Bearden's CV Dr. Bearden's specialties include: - Joint Replacement - Sports Medicine - Hand Surgery - Fracture Care