Biography
Matthew Camarillo, MD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. (external link)
Clinical Interests
Dr. Camarillo specializes in orthopedic sports medicine, treating both acute and chronic sports injuries with a focus on the knee and shoulder. He cares for athletes and active individuals of all ages. His goal is to help patients recover from injury, restore function, and safely return to the sports, work, and recreational activities they enjoy.
He develops individualized treatment plans based on each patient’s needs and goals. Whenever possible, he begins with conservative treatment options. However, when surgery is the best option, he uses advanced techniques to help patients recover and return to their activities.
His clinical interests include a wide range of sports-related conditions. These include ligament sprains, tendon tears, cartilage injuries, joint instability, and chronic overuse injuries caused by repetitive motion or long-term wear and tear. Whether treating a weekend warrior, student athlete, or competitive athlete, Dr. Camarillo is committed to providing evidence-based care that reduces pain, restores mobility, and helps patients return to an active lifestyle.
Education and Training
Dr. Camarillo’s interest in sports medicine began as a student athletic trainer at The University of Texas at Austin. There, he gained firsthand experience caring for athletes on and off the field. Later, he completed an orthopedic sports medicine fellowship at the University of Kentucky. During his fellowship, he worked with athletes from the University of Kentucky, Eastern Kentucky University, and Kentucky State University. As a result, he developed extensive experience diagnosing and treating a wide variety of sports-related injuries.
Dr. Camarillo earned his undergraduate degree from The University of Texas at Austin before receiving his medical degree from McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. He then completed his orthopedic surgery residency at UTHealth Houston. Afterward, he pursued fellowship training in orthopedic sports medicine at the University of Kentucky.
Location and Appointment Information
Conveniently located in Katy, Dr. Camarillo offers expert orthopedic sports medicine care close to home or work. You can request an appointment by clicking here (external link) or by calling 713-486-9800.
Education
- Undergraduate Degree
- The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas
- Medical School
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, Texas
- Residency
- Orthopedic Surgery Residency, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, Texas
- Fellowship
- Sports Medicine Fellowship, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
Areas of Interest
Clinical Interests
- Orthopedic Sports Medicine
- Acute and chronic sports injuries
- Knee injuries
- Shoulder injuries
Research Interests
University of Texas-Houston Department of Orthopedic Surgery: Comparison of Compression in Single vs. Double Plating of Humeral Shaft Nonunions, 2008-present
Publications
- C.M. Nigrini, R.M. Camarillo: Lumbar Spine Microdiscectomy Surgical Rehabilitation in S.B. Brotzman, R.C. Manske, Clinical Orthopedic Rehabilitation, 3rd Edition, Elsevier Mosby, Philadelphia, Chapter 8: 538-549, 2011.
Request Appointment
Whether you’re dealing with an ACL injury, rotator cuff tear, meniscus injury, shoulder instability, tendonitis, or other sports-related conditions that limit your performance or daily activities, our orthopedic sports medicine specialists are here to help. We provide expert evaluation and personalized treatment plans for athletes and active individuals of all ages, offering a full spectrum of care from non-surgical therapies to advanced surgical procedures.
Request an appointment today (external link) to get the specialized care you need to relieve pain, restore strength and mobility, and safely return to the activities you love.