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Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD

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Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous)
University of Toledo College of Medicine (1987)
1325 Pennsylvania Avenue Suite 110
Fort Worth, TX 76104

Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD is a retina specialist in Fort Worth, TX specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). He graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine in 1987 and has 38 years of experience. Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD is affiliated with Texas Health Resources.

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Office Locations

Texas Health Resources

1325 Pennsylvania Avenue Suite 110
Fort Worth, TX 76104
(469) 484-6411
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399 Melrose Drive Suite D
Richardson, TX 75080
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In The News 

“Also your romaine lettuce, spinach, kale, asparagus and broccoli, says Dr. G. Philip Matthews, an ophthalmologist and retinologist with Texas Health Physicians Group in North Dallas and Fort Worth.”—"Put on your best face with some surprising expert tips", Dallas News, February 2013
“EAT YOUR SPINACH: Also your romaine lettuce, kale, asparagus and broccoli, said Dr. G. Philip Matthews, an ophthalmologist and retinologist with Texas Health Physicians Group in North Dallas and...”—"Expert tips to put your best face forward", Daytona Beach News-Journal, February 2013

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

eye injection
intraocular injection
intravitreal drug injection
intravitreal injection

In 2023, Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD had a list price for eye injection, intraocular injection, intravitreal drug injection, and intravitreal injection that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Texas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

eye tests
scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging
SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2013, Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD had a list price for eye tests, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Texas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD treated as a retina specialist in Fort Worth, TX during 2013 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging 32
doctor visit 214
eye procedures 3016
injections 420
laser treatment 14
photocoagulation 67
ultrasound (sonogram) 32

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD.

Gender
Male 294
Female 408
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 418
Black 105
Hispanic 138
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 303
From 75 to 84 183
85 and over 78
Less than 65 138

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 61
Dementia 14
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD treated as a retina specialist in Fort Worth, TX during 2014 were eye procedures, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging 28
doctor visit 214
eye procedures 2877
hospital care 31
injections 438
inpatient care 31
photocoagulation 17
ultrasound (sonogram) 28

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD.

Gender
Male 276
Female 346
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 378
Black 93
Hispanic 113
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 249
From 75 to 84 177
85 and over 70
Less than 65 126

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 61
Dementia 16
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD treated as a retina specialist in Fort Worth, TX during 2015 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging 44
doctor visit 195
eye procedures 2208
hospital care 21
injections 259
inpatient care 21
photocoagulation 43
ultrasound (sonogram) 44

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD.

Gender
Male 512
Female 656
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 700
Black 196
Hispanic 210
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 452
From 75 to 84 326
85 and over 134
Less than 65 256

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 42
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 44
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 62
Dementia 16
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD treated as a retina specialist in Fort Worth, TX during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging 52
doctor visit 220
eye procedures 2252
hospital care 24
injections 312
inpatient care 24
photocoagulation 24
ultrasound (sonogram) 52

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD.

Gender
Male 251
Female 330
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 360
Black 94
Hispanic 92
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 252
From 75 to 84 151
85 and over 83
Less than 65 95

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 50
Asthma 19
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 61
Dementia 17
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD treated as a retina specialist in Fort Worth, TX during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging 75
doctor visit 220
eye procedures 2403
hospital care 24
injections 328
inpatient care 24
photocoagulation 28
ultrasound (sonogram) 75

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD.

Gender
Male 253
Female 313
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 335
Black 91
Hispanic 94
Asian 33
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 245
From 75 to 84 146
85 and over 55
Less than 65 120

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 52
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 59
Dementia 17
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD treated as a retina specialist in Fort Worth, TX during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging 45
doctor visit 225
eye procedures 2429
hospital care 35
injections 358
inpatient care 35
photocoagulation 48
ultrasound (sonogram) 45

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD.

Gender
Male 252
Female 322
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 325
Black 103
Hispanic 103
Asian 27
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 235
From 75 to 84 165
85 and over 54
Less than 65 120

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 54
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 61
Dementia 19
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD treated as a retina specialist in Fort Worth, TX during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging 39
doctor visit 130
eye procedures 1834
injections 279
photocoagulation 13
ultrasound (sonogram) 39

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD.

Gender
Male 230
Female 258
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 271
Black 90
Hispanic 87
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 203
From 75 to 84 143
85 and over 45
Less than 65 97

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 42
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 53
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 60
Dementia 18
Cancer 6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD treated as a retina specialist in Fort Worth, TX during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 43
eye procedures 1144
hospital care 24
injections 263
inpatient care 24

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD.

Gender
Male 153
Female 190
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 195
Black 58
Hispanic 49
Asian 29
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 159
From 75 to 84 104
85 and over 23
Less than 65 57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 55
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 60
Dementia 17
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD treated as a retina specialist in Fort Worth, TX during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging 26
doctor visit 72
eye procedures 1187
injections 240
photocoagulation 22
ultrasound (sonogram) 26

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD.

Gender
Male 147
Female 171
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 197
Black 52
Hispanic 33
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 139
From 75 to 84 91
85 and over 34
Less than 65 54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 53
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 61
Dementia 15
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD treated as a retina specialist in Fort Worth, TX during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging 17
doctor visit 53
eye procedures 1014
injections 184
ultrasound (sonogram) 17

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD.

Gender
Male 142
Female 150
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 185
Black 38
Hispanic 37
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 130
From 75 to 84 92
85 and over 27
Less than 65 43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 55
Dementia 5
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD treated as a retina specialist in Fort Worth, TX during 2023 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 67
eye procedures 1062
injections 204

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD.

Gender
Male 142
Female 167
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 208
Black 37
Hispanic 28
Asian 18
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 145
From 75 to 84 93
85 and over 35
Less than 65 36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 16
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 48
Dementia 9
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD treated as a retina specialist in Fort Worth, TX were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

diagnostic imaging 39
doctor visit 150
eye procedures 1947
hospital care 26
injections 298
inpatient care 26
laser treatment 14
photocoagulation 32
ultrasound (sonogram) 39

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD.

Gender
Male 241
Female 301
Ethnicity
Black / African American 87
Asian / Pacific Islander 9
Non-Hispanic White 324
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 89
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 151
85 and over 58
Less than 65 103
65 to 74 228

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 46
Asthma 10
Osteoporosis 9
Heart Failure 26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 59
Atrial Fibrillation 10
Cancer 9
Dementia 14

Education & Training

Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine in 1987. He completed residency at New York Medical College Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Toledo College of Medicine (1987)

Residency: New York Medical College Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Texas Health Resources

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. George Philip Matthews, MD, PhD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. $2,411 EYP-1901
$2,411
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation $286 BEOVU
$116 		brolucizumab
$47
$123
Cardinal Health 108 LLC $117
$117
VisionCare Ophthalmic Technologies, Inc. $96 Implantable Miniature Telescope IMT by Dr Isaac Lipshitz
$96
Janssen Biotech, Inc. $93 COMPLERA
$56 		INTELENCE
$37
Other $82 OZURDEX
$29 		VABYSMO
$24 		LUMIGAN
$16
$13
Types of Payments
Travel and Lodging $1,986
Food and Beverage $1,099

Biography

Dr. George Matthews is a specialist in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). He graduated from the University of Toledo College of Medicine. For his professional training, Dr. Matthews completed a residency program at a hospital affiliated with New York Medical College. Dr. Matthews's hospital/clinic affiliations include Texas Health Dallas and Texas Health Fort Worth.

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