Dr. Matthew King
“I am committed to quality patient education, evidence-based medical care, and treatments focused on the needs and expectations of each individual. My goal is for patients to feel listened to and confident in their treatment plan. ”
Meet Dr. Matthew King
Dr. Matthew King is a fellowship-trained podiatric surgeon specializing in the treatment of the foot and ankle. His professional interests include Achilles tendonitis and repair, bunion correction, ankle and Lisfranc fracture fixation, total ankle replacement, foot and ankle arthritis treatment, sports injuries, minimally invasive surgery, and limb salvage. Dr. King earned his undergraduate degree from Wake Forest University in Winston Salem, NC, and his medical degree from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in Chicago, IL. He returned to Wake Forest to complete surgical residency where he served as chief resident, followed by a fellowship in foot and ankle trauma and reconstruction. During his time at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Dr. King assisted in care for Wake Forest Demon Deacon athletes and trained under renowned trauma and foot and ankle surgeons.
Dr. King has performed research on ankle joint replacement, bunion correction, and limb salvage. He has a special interest in minimally invasive bunion surgery. He is a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
Dr. King is a Nashville native and loves practicing in his hometown. In his free time, he enjoys running, golfing, and playing music as well as spending time with his wife, their two young daughters, and their golden retriever.
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Health and Exercise Science, Wake Forest University
- Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University
- Postgraduate Podiatric medicine and surgery/Reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
- Foot and Ankle Fellowship at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
Certifications
- Board Qualified in Foot and Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery from American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
- INFINITY Total Ankle Replacement System Certified
- VANTAGE Total Ankle Replacement System Certified
Professional Interests
- Foot & Ankle Arthritis
- Trauma
- Minimally invasive bunion surgery
- Limb Salvage
Hospital/Surgery Center Affiliations
- Williamson Medical Center, Franklin, TN
- Cool Springs Surgery Center, Franklin, TN
- Tristar Southern Hills Medical Center, Nashville, TN
- Tristar Summit Medical Center, Hermitage, TN
Professional Affiliations/Memberships
- Associate of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
- Member of the Tennessee Podiatric Medical Associations
- Member of the North Carolina Foot and Ankle Society
Publications / Presentations / Special Courses & Seminars
- Early Outcomes with the Vantage Total Ankle Prosthesis. King, MA, Vesely, BD, Scott, AT. Foot & Ankle Surgery: Techniques, Reports & Cases
- Vascularized Pedicled Fibula for Pediatric Tibia Reconstruction. Medda, S, King, MA, Runyan, CM, Frino, J. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma
- Great Toe Anatomy. King MA, Vesely, BD, Teasdall, RD. Austin Journal of Anatomy
- Osteomyelitis and Septic Arthritis from Rare Pathogen Leclerica adecarboxylata: A Case Study. King, MA, Brackney, CK, Vesely, BD, Teasdall, RD, Scott, AT, Luther, V. Foot & Ankle Surgery: Techniques, Reports & Cases
- Early Outcomes with the Vantage Total Ankle Prosthesis, ACFAS Scientific Conference, Oral Presentation, Austin, TX
- Effect of Intraoperative Tibial Sesamoid Position on Hallux Valgus Recurrence and Pain, ACFAS Scientific Conference, Oral Presentation, Las Vegas, NV
- Total Ankle Arthroplasty, Wake Forest University Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds, Oral Presentation, Winston Salem, NC
- Not When, but How to Fix the Posterior Malleolus, North Carolina Foot & Ankle Society Scientific Conference, Oral Presentation, Greensboro, NC
- Opioid Prescription Patterns of Foot & Ankle Surgeons, North Carolina Foot & Ankle Society Scientific Conference, Oral Presentation, Greensboro, NC
- Deltoid Ligament Repair in Bimalleolar Equivalent Fractures, North Carolina Foot & Ankle Society Scientific Conference, Oral Presentation, Greensboro, NC
- Primary Subtalar Joint Fusion in Calcaneal Fractures, North Carolina Foot & Ankle Society Scientific Conference, Oral Presentation, Pinehurst, NC