337-235-8007 PATIENT PORTAL PATIENT FORMS MATTHEW D. WILLIAMS, MD 4.9 157 Ratings | 65 Comments Read Verified Reviews Matthew D. Williams, MD is a fellowship-trained and board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder and elbow. He is nationally and internationally trained in shoulder replacement surgery and is a specialist in total shoulder replacement, reverse shoulder replacement, and revision shoulder replacements (the treatment of painful or failed shoulder replacements). Dr. Williams completed his fellowship training in shoulder and elbow surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. In addition, Dr. Williams completed a highly coveted fellowship program in shoulder surgery at the renowned Clinique St. Anne Lumiere in Lyon, France with Dr. Gilles Walch and the co-inventors of the internationally recognized reverse shoulder arthroplasty procedure. Prior his fellowship, Dr. Williams completed his residency training at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. He obtained his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine and bachelor’s degree from Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Williams is academically active and has authored articles and book chapters on shoulder replacement, shoulder arthritis, shoulder instability, and shoulder stiffness. He has presented scientific papers at national and international meetings. In 2008 The American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons recognized Dr. Williams with the Mel Post research award for research concerning reverse shoulder replacement surgery. Dr. Williams is an Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery for the LSU Medical Center in New Orleans and takes an active role in educating current orthopedic surgery residents at UMC in Lafayette. Dr. Williams serves with his partners as team physicians for the University of Louisiana Ragin Cajuns. Dr. Williams’ top priorities are to keep open communication with patients and referring physicians and to be accessible and approachable for any orthopedic problems, especially challenging shoulder issues. Dr. Williams practices at our Rue Louis XIV location in Lafayette, LA. Testimonials for: Matthew D. Williams, MD Self-verified patient of Dr. Matthew D Williams Nov-2021 Dr Williams is one of the best doctors I've ever been associated with. I'm 72 yrs old so that's a lot of doctors. His staff loves him. The nurses at Park Place love him. Nurses at Lourdes Hospital love him. The reviews from other patients are great. He's just a good guy and a great doctor. He's easy to talk to. And he does what he says. Self-verified patient of Dr. Matthew D Williams Nov-2021 Dr Williams is an outstanding orthopedic surgeon. He listens, follows up and shares information. Heâ€™s compassionate and personable. His surgical outcomes are optimal. Read more SHOULDER ELBOW SPORTS MEDICINE Sports Medicine Total Joint Replacement Arthroscopy Surgical and Non-Surgical Spine Treatment Hip Procedures Physical Therapy Hand and Wrist Procedures Elbow Procedures Shoulder Procedures Foot & Ankle Procedures 337-235-8007 PATIENT PORTAL PATIENT FORMS CAREERS LAFAYETTE NEW IBERIA YOUNGSVILLE ©2020 Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialists Sports/Joint Replacement Spine Lafayette Louisiana