Matthew Charles Hess, MD

Orthopedic Oncologic Surgeon at The University of Alabama-Birmingham (UAB), Children's of Alabama, and the Birmingham VA Medical Center.

Dr Hess is 1 of only 2 orthopedic surgeons in Alabama trained in the subspecialty of orthopedic oncology

Areas of Expertise

Bone Tumors and Cancer

Dr Hess treats primary bone tumors that are benign and malignant. This includes diagnoses like osteosarcoma, ewing sarcoma, giant cell tumor of bone, and bone cysts. He also treats cancer that has spread to the bones from other primary sites of cancer (metastatic bone cancer) as well as multiple myeloma and lymphoma.

Soft Tissue Tumors, Masses, and Cancer

Our team takes care of lumps and bumps that spring up around the body including on the arms, legs, torso, and pelvis. These may be benign soft tissue masses or malignant soft tissue growths such as a sarcoma.

Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery

Dr Hess often performs hip and knee replacement surgeries for his patients with cancer that has eroded and destroyed the bone. He also performs hip and knee replacement surgeries when the joints are worn down by activity and time or from the treatment of cancers around the body.