James Mathis, M.D.
“I strive to treat all my patients as individuals with an unhurried approach in both the clinic and operating room setting. I emphasize an accurate diagnosis as the first step in a successful treatment. My goal is for my patients to have a personalized experience with an exemplary outcome.”
Robotic Surgery- The NAVIO Surgical System
The NAVIO system is an advancement in the way orthopaedic surgeons perform partial knee replacement. The system works in conjunction with our surgeon’s skilled hands to achieve the precise positioning of the knee implant based on each patient’s unique anatomy. This added level of accuracy can help improve the function, feel, and potential longevity of the partial knee implant. Through an advanced computer program, the NAVIO system provides robotic assistance that relays precise information about your knee to a robotics-assisted handpiece used by our surgeons during the procedure. By collecting patient-specific data, boundaries are established for the handpiece so we can remove the damaged surfaces of your knee, balance your joint, and position the implant with greater precision. Learn more about NAVIO here.
Treatment Focus
- Joint Reconstruction
- Hip replacement and resurfacing
- Knee replacement: complete and partial
- Shoulder replacement and resurfacing
- Sports Medicine
- Knee injuries: ACL reconstruction, cartilage restoration, meniscus repair, patella instability
- Shoulder injuries: Biceps and labral disorders, rotator cuff repair, instability
- Ankle injuries: Achilles tendon ruptures, ankle sprains
- Special Procedure Expertise
- Direct anterior total hip replacement with computer navigation
- Revision hip arthroplasty
- Birmingham Hip Resurfacing
- Custom-fit knee replacement techniques
- Oxford Partial Knee replacement
- Revision knee arthroplasty
- Copeland shoulder resurfacing
- Reverse shoulder arthroplasty
- Arthroscopic ACL reconstruction and meniscus repair
- Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair and labral repair
- Shoulder instability
Education
- Baylor University – B.A. in Biology
- Texas Tech Health Sciences Center – Medical Doctorate
- University of Illinois at Chicago – Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery
- Foundation of Athletic Orthopedic and Reconstructive Research at University of Texas Health Science Center Houston – Sports Medicine and Joint Reconstruction Fellowship
- Board Certified
Doctor in the Community
Dr. Mathis was the first surgeon to perform a direct anterior hip replacement in The Woodlands and continues to have excellent results with this procedure. He strives to keep current with the ever-changing technologies in the field of orthopaedics in order to provide the best care for his patients. Dr. Mathis resides in The Woodlands with his wife and three children.