About AOSM Sports Medicine

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AOSM (Dr. Daniel Matthews) is a well recognized treatment facility for athletic injuries,arthritis and cartilage repair. The majority of our care is provided to athletes and patients who encounter shoulder, elbow wrist, hand, hip ,knee and foot/ankle injuries. Our surgeon and staff specialize in one-on-one treatment that provides attention to each patient’s specific injury needs.

Many sports injuries can be treated with physical therapy. Our relationship with certified athletic trainers, physical therapists, and our support staff have years of experience treating athletes of all ages. We have every imaginable kind of specialized equipment, treatments, and rehabilitation for your particula

r injury. We treat elite athletes whose future careers depend on playing their sports at 100% of their abilities, and use the same techniques to treat "weekend warriors" who wish to return to their active lifestyles.

When surgery is needed, our orthopedic surgeon is at the forefront of new treatments for your injuries. Our sports medicine office is equipped with advanced digital imaging and instant computer access to MRI images to assist in making the accurate diagnosis.

Our orthopedic surgeon is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, and has earned the prestigious distinction of a Subspecialty Certification in Sports Medicine. Our surgeon has developed innovative methods for arthroscopic shoulder repair, ligament reconstruction, cartilage restoration and meniscal repair and transplantation. He is proficient in all arthroscopic and open surgery procedures for sports medicine, having conducted his own clinical research, published numerous papers in peer review journals, as well as completing specialized training in prestigious orthopedic training programs.

Our medical facility is centrally located on Jordan Rd., next to the Thomas Medical Center with easy access from I-10 at the Daphne Exit.

Dr. Daniel E. Matthews

Dr. Daniel Matthews specializes in orthopedic surgery and Sports Medicine in Baldwin County, Alabama. Dr. Matthews' has 24 years experience as an MD. Dr. Matthews was born in Evansville, Indiana and received his undergraduate degree from The Citadel, where as a scholarship athlete he was twice named to the District 5 CoSIDA Academic All-American NCAA Division I Basketball Team. A Rhodes Scholar Nominee and Recipient of The American Legion Award his senior year, he continued his academic career in the study of medicine at The University of South Florida, School of Medicine. After graduation he completed his Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, and an AO Fellowship in Bochum, Germany.

Dr. Matthews has published numerous articles and given more than 50 presentations at scientific meetings throughout the globe. He has extensive experience in treating the injured athlete and is very active in Sports Medicine both locally and nationally. He serves as one of the Team Physicians for the Annual Senior Bowl and has served as Team Physician for The University of South Alabama’s Baseball Team. Dr. Dan has served as Head Team Physician for the Faulkner State Community College athletic teams since 1998. He also serves as Head Team Physician for Spanish Fort High School and Bayside Academy as well as providing Orthopaedic consultation services for numerous local high schools in South Alabama. He is board certified and re-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has received a Subspecialty Certification in Sports Medicine. He is a member of many professional organizations including the American College of Sports Medicine, The Arthroscopy Association of North America and the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine where he served as Chairman of the Sports Trauma and Overuse Prevention “STOP” Campaign. He has served as past President of the Christian Medical Ministry of South Alabama and is currently a board member for Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). Dr. Dan spends considerable time with medical missions both locally and internationally. He has served with Samaritan's Purse, World Medical Missions and other international organizations serving at various locations in Haiti, Jamaica, Kenya and Ecuador.

Dr. Dan is an avid athlete today, still playing competitive basketball and golf. His greatest joy however is spending time with his family. He is married to his high school sweetheart Cathy, and they have two children, Jordan and Seth.