Matthew Hess, MD
Orthopedic OncologyOrthopedic Surgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Pediatrics
- Teenagers
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- English
About Matthew Hess
Biography
Dr Hess is 1 of 2 specialists in the state of Alabama trained in pediatric and adult orthopedic surgical oncology. This means he received extra surgical and clinical training to take care of patients with cancer that has spread to the bone, tumors that developed within the bone like osteosarcoma and chondrosarcoma, and soft tissue masses that are malignant cancers like sarcoma or benign lumps and bumps like lipomas. He will serve patients at UAB Hospitals, Children’s of Alabama, and the Birmingham VA Medical Center. He also functions as an assistant professor within the Department of Orthopedic Surgery where he educates medical students and orthopedic surgery residents as well as conducts research on bone and soft tissue sarcomas and metastatic bone disease.
Dr Hess is committed to taking care of his patients as if they were his own family and friends. He believes in honest, empathetic, and frequent communication. He also believes in a multi-disciplinary approach to the management of bone and soft tissue tumors and works with a large team of medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, musculoskeletal radiologists, interventional radiologists, surgical oncologists, reconstructive surgeons, and specialized oncologic nurses who meet weekly to discuss care plans. When not delivering compassionate care or working to grow his knowledge of orthopedic oncology, Dr Hess enjoys going on walks outdoors with his wife and dog as well as playing disc golf and strategy board games
Faculty Appointment
Assistant Professor
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Locations
- Orthopaedic Clinic at UAB Hospital-Highlands
- 1201 11th Avenue South, Floor 2, Birmingham, AL 35205
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- phone: 205-930-8339
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO MEDICAL CENTER, 2024
- Residency: University of Alabama Hospital, 2023
- Medical School: University of Alabama School of Medicine, 2018
Ratings & Reviews
4.7 of 5 stars
113 ratings, 39 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/31/2026
The time and thoroughnesses Dr.Hess spent with me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/30/2026
Dr Hess and his staff are THE BEST!!
- 1 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/30/2026
We spent 4 hrs for this appointment for the dr to spend less than 5 minutes with us, plus now you have to pay to park. We will never be back
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/23/2026
They all were very professional and answered any questions I had.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2026
The staff is very friendly. The young lady that did vitals was amazing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/3/2026
Dr.Hess is a wonderful doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2026
Dr. Hess was very thorough and has done more for me than any other doctor I have seen.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2026
The outstanding friendliness, especially Kee, is like non-other! Dr. Hess and his resident were thorough and easily explained the findings and course of treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/16/2026
We did have to wait a while to see our physician but we understand and appreciate the time he spends with his patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
It was great. Everyone was very friendly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2025
Very friendly, efficient, and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2025
Thank you for amazing treatment for my son! He is now healthy and well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/15/2025
Dr.Hess is the Best!!! I am So Thankful God let things fall into place where I could see him. The whole office is Great! I tell everyone I can about Dr.Hess.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
Making New Friends Smile.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2025
Nope! Dr. Hess is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/24/2025
Friendly environment and great medical advice
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/24/2025
Dr Hess and the staff take great care of my mother
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
Just that they're the kindest, most comfortable people I've dealt with. I'm more than pleased with the staff and my dr!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/17/2025
Warm, friendly, informative. Answered questions without rushing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/10/2025
Very pleased with the process and promptness
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/27/2025
Dr Hess and his staff are excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/20/2025
Good service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2025
Excellent experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/25/2025
It’s convenient, it’s like a small town hospital, everyone treats us like an honored guest, but it’s very high tech at the same time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2025
Very timely
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2025
Dr. Hess is a standout Dr. showing expertise & care for my situation. He took extra time to explain everything.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2025
Was pleased to meet Dr. Matthew Hess yesterday and am glad to be continuing my care with him in light of Dr. [ ]'s departure.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2025
Thank you to Dr. Hess and the staff
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/14/2025
Dr. Hess was very compassionate and considerate of my total well being.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2025
Excellent care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/30/2025
Everybody at UAB was very helpful and nice
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/9/2025
Quick service Nice facility
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/9/2025
Everybody was knowledgeable. Everybody was kind and everybody took care of us very well thank you so much.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/19/2025
Best Speciality Doctors and staff in southeast.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2025
Your staff are supper nice and patient, and informative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/12/2025
Explain medical situation and what best for you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/5/2025
Our experience was wonderful! Dr. Hess and his team are wonderful. So understanding and never acted like they were in a hurry. Great to answer all of our questions. The nursing staff at the hospital were wonderful and very caring!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2025
Doctor Hess is awesome!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2025
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