LaparoscopicAppendectomy near Madison, AL

Biography: Matthew C. Jones, DO is a general, robotic, and acute care surgeon practicing at Horizon Surgical Associates in Dickson, TN.Dr. Jones went into surgery after his father dealt with significant illness throughout high school and college where he was blessed to work with talented surgeons who taught him the value of compassionate and skilled care. Dr. Jones believes that to be a good surgeon, one must first excel at being a good doctor.Dr. Jones has special interests in minimally invasive and robotic surgery and has an "all-in" approach to robotics, meaning a majority of his cases can be done in a minimally invasive fashion. Dr. Jones prides himself on being a true general surgeon performing colorectal cancer, breast, thyroid, hernia, biliary, breast and everything in between.Dr. Jones earned his medical degree from the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Spartanburg, SC and completed his residency in General Surgery at the University of South Carolina School of medicine at Prisma Health Richland in Columbia, SC.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Griscom has studied and trained extensively with the robotic platform and advanced laparoscopic techniques in order to provide patients with the best chance of success, recovery, and results. Bariatric surgery is a lifelong relationship with patients centered on mutual trust in order to provide optimal health. He strives to remember all aspects of the patient when considering weight loss surgery, and he wants to do what is best and tailored for the specific patient.