Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Specialist in Houston, TX

Dr. Cristin Mathew

DR. CRISTIN MATHEW

Orthopedic Surgeon Specializing in Robotic and Minimally Invasive Procedures

Dr. Cristin John Mathew is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Specialist at All American Orthopedic & Sports Medicine in Houston, Texas. He has attained the distinguished title of Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons.

Dr. Mathew began his medical pursuits at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg, Virginia. During his time there, Dr. Mathew worked with the Virginia Tech program, providing him with an experience that fostered his passion for sports medicine and hip and knee surgery.


As part of this prestigious fellowship, Dr. Mathew served on the medical staff of the 2017 World Series Champions Houston Astros. In this position, he trained under many exceptional surgeons and used his sports medicine knowledge to help elite athletes improve their performance on the field. In addition to working with athletes in Major League Baseball.

Dr. Mathew has also served on staff with Rice University Athletics, the Houston Rockets, and the Houston Texans. He is currently the team physician for the Houston Havoc Ultimate Team and several local rugby clubs, high schools, and national rugby tournaments. Notably, he served as the team physician for the National Collegiate Rugby Centennial Tour in France during the summer of 2024, where the team went undefeated. 

Dr. Mathew is committed to providing advanced technology and treatments for his patients and his community.  He continues to stay active in mentoring young students and physicians through his academic affiliations with the University of Texas Medical Branch and the University of Houston Medical School.  He has worked on several publications and continues to give lectures at national meetings. He also serves as a consultant and researcher for several organizations to advance patient care.

Dr. Mathew has regionally helped pioneer minimally invasive, muscle-sparing, robotically assisted joint replacements.  With personalized surgery, patients typically experience a significantly faster and less painful recovery with a more normal feeling replacement, greatly improving patient satisfaction. He also performs complex joint preservation procedures, transplant surgery, and fracture fixation.

Dr. Mathew uses a modern approach to sports medicine, joint reconstruction, and pain management and welcomes any weekend warrior, little leaguer, or an adult seeking improved health and well-being to All American Orthopedic & Sports Medicine.

After graduation, he completed a residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Northwell Health in New York. While on staff, he trained under several leaders and pioneers within the Orthopedic profession. He excelled on staff, earning the title of chief resident, and worked on numerous projects, resulting in several scholarships and awards. Dr. Mathew subsequently moved to Houston, Texas, and participated in a year of fellowship training in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgery at Houston Methodist Hospital.

Proud Member Of:

NOTABLE DISTINCTIONS

Fellow
• American Academy or Orthopedic  Surgeons
• American Association of Hip & Knee Surgeons
• Meniscus Repair
• Ligament Reconstruction

Team Physician
• National Collegiate Rugby All Stars French Tour
• USA Rugby College Championship Series
• 2017 World Series Champion Houston Astros
• Houston Havoc Ultimate Frisbee Team

Meet Dr. Mathew's Talented Team!

Crysta Danielle Hollins, MS, PA-C is a board-certified Physician Assistant. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Biology from the University of Texas at San Antonio, as well as 2 additional advanced degrees including a Master's degree in Lifestyle Health and Coaching from the University of North Texas Health Science Center, and a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Rosalind Franklin University in Chicago, Illinois. Upon graduation, Crysta completed extensive training in orthopedic care, gaining hands-on experience in treating musculoskeletal injuries and supporting patients through both surgical and non-surgical recovery processes.

Crysta Danielle Hollins, MS, PA-C 

Board-Certified Physician Assistant

Ian brings over 20 years of healthcare experience, including five years as a Nurse Practitioner, eighteen years as a Registered Nurse, and fifteen years specializing in Orthopedics. His extensive background equips him with a deep understanding of patient care across a variety of settings.

Ian Bauer, NP

Nurse Practitioner

Norma is Dr. Mathew's medical assistant with over 35 years of experience as a Medical Assistant, including 38 years specializing in Orthopedics. Her extensive expertise makes her a valuable asset to the team.

Norma Singh

Medical Assistant

Lauren manages surgery scheduling for Dr. Mathew at All American Orthopedic. With a background as an Orthopedic Technician and in management, she brings a wealth of experience to ensure seamless surgical coordination.

Lauren Markert

Surgery Scheduler

Jeslie is a Practice Administrator at All American Orthopedic and Sports Medicine, where she oversees the day-to-day operations of Dr. Mathew's practice. With over 15 years of experience at PepsiCo, including her role as Human Resources Director, Jeslie brings a wealth of leadership expertise. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Siena College and a Human Resources Certificate from Cornell University.

Jeslie Mathew

Practice Administrator 

DR. MATHEW'S ACADEMIC AND LEADERSHIP ACHIEVEMENTS 

2006, Ursinus College Class of 2006 President

2006, Ursinus College Dean’s List

2006, Ursinus College 2006 Commencement Speaker, Laughlin Award Recipient

2006-08, Drexel University College of Medicine, Post Baccalaureate Program Representative

2008-Present, VCOM President of Class of 2012

2009-Present, Sigma Sigma Phi - Osteopathic Academic Honors and Service Society

2010, Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians National Convention Scholar

2010-2012, Omega Beta Iota – National Osteopathic Political Actions Honor Society Inductee

2011, VCOM UMDNJ Region Student of the Year Award

2011, Student Doctor of the Year Nominee

2012, VCOM Graduation Ceremony Speaker

2012, Student Leadership Award

2015, Arthroscopy Association of North America Resident Scholar

2017, New York Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Educational Consortium 2nd Place in Case Report Poster Presentation

2021, Texas Medical Association – House of Delegates Alternate

2021, Harris County Medical Society – Membership Committee Member

2022, Harris County Medical Association Young Physician Ambassador

2025, Vice Chair of American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics Social Media Committee

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETAL MEMBERSHIPs

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - Fellow 

American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons- Fellow

American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine 
 
Arthroscopy Association of North America 

American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics 
                                                         
American Osteopathic Association 
                                  
Texas Medical Association 

Harris County Medical Association

Academic Affiliations

Tilman J Fertitta Family College of Medicine

UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine

Publications & Research 

Mathew CJ, Cohn R, and Sgaglione N. Inside-Out, Outside-In Menisci Repair. Master Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery: Reconstructive Knee Surgery, 4th edition. Edited by Darren L Johnson, MD. Wolters Kluwer, 133-144, 2017. 
 
Depalma V, Lee F, Mathew CJ, Hong S, and Feldman H. Nephrotic Induced Compartment Syndrome of the Lower Extremity. CEN Case Reports. Submitted.
 
Mathew CJ, Dong D, McCulloch PC, and Harris JD. Alpha Angle Comparisons of Dunn 45, Axial Oblique and Radial Magnetic Resonance Imaging. 2018. In Preparation.
 

Auerbach B, Bitterman A, Mathew CJ, and Healy W 3rd. 2015. Bilateral Shoulder Dislocation Presenting as a Unilateral Shoulder Dislocation: Case Report. J Am Osteopath Assoc. Aug; 115(8): 514-7. PMID 26214825.

Mathew CJ, Palmer JE, Lambert BS, Harris JD, McCulloch PC. Single-stage versus two-stage revision anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a systematic review, Journal of ISAKOS, Volume 3, Issue 6, 2018, Pages 345-351.

Mathew, CJ, Martell M, Muzaffar A, and Katsigiorgis G. 2018. A single provider technique to the difficult reduction of Humeral Shaft Fractures . Austin Orthopedics. 3(1): 1-4 .

MathewCJ, Karim F, Ali M, Katsigiorgis G,Lerman V and Avanesov K. 2017. Primary Malignant Melanoma of the Lumbar Spine. Austin J Orthopedics& Rheumatology. 4(1): 1047.

Bitterman A, Mathew CJ, Patel M, and Gurtowski JP. 2016. Antibiotic Spacer Arthroplasty for Revision MTP Arthrodesis: A novel means to build the implant: A Case Report. Cureus. Mar 8(3): e537. PMID: 27114892.

Mathew CJ, Lintner DM. Superior Labral Anterior to Posterior Tear Management in Athletes. Open Orthop J. 2018 Jul 31;12:303-313. doi: 10.2174/1874325001812010303. PMID: 30197712; PMCID: PMC6110067.

Presentations
 
Mathew, Cristin. ACL Revision Bone Tunnel Evaluation & Management. American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics Annual Spring Meeting. Nashville, TN. April 2023. 
 
Mathew, Cristin. Medial Meniscus Root Tears – Why and When It’s Worth Trying. American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics Annual Spring Meeting. Carlsbad, CA. April 2022. 
 
Mathew, Cristin. Inside Out & Outside In Meniscus Repairs – The Gold Is Not Gone. American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics Annual Spring Meeting. Carlsbad, CA. April 2022. 
 
Mathew, Cristin. ACL Injury Management Update. American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics Annual Fall Meeting. Virtual Meeting, October 2020. 
 
Auerbach B, Bitterman A, Mathew CJ, and Healy W 3rd. 2015. Bilateral Shoulder Dislocation Presenting as a Unilateral Shoulder Dislocation: Case Report. Northwell Health Plainview Hospital Research Day 2015.
 
Bitterman A, Mathew CJ, Patel M, and Gurtowski JP. 2016. Antibiotic Spacer Arthroplasty for Revision MTP Arthrodesis: A novel means to build the implant: A Case Report. Northwell Health Plainview Hospital Research Day 2016.
 
Mathew CJ, Karim F, Ali M, Katsigiorgis G, Lerman V and Avanesov K. 2017. Primary Malignant Melanoma of the Lumbar Spine. Northwell Health Plainview Hospital Research Day 2017. 2nd Place in Case Report Presentation at the New York Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Educational Consortium Spring of 2017.
 
Mathew CJ, Martell M, Muzaffar A, and Katsigiorgis G. 2018. A single provider technique to the difficult reduction of Humeral Shaft Fractures . Plainview Hospital Research Day 2017. New York Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Educational Consortium Spring of 2017.
 
Mathew CJ, Dong D, McCulloch PC, and Harris JD. Alpha Angle Comparisons of Dunn 45, Axial Oblique and Radial Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Houston Methodist Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Research Day 2018. International Society for Hip Arthroscopy. Electronic Abstract Accepted for Annual Scientific Meeting.  
 
Ingram SN, Lawson ZT, Ochej L, Robbins AB, Mathew CJ, Dong D, McCulloch PC, Harris JD, Moreno MR. Influence of Femoroacetabular Impingement on Pelvic Deformation. Orthopedic Research Society. February 2019
 
Lawson ZT, Ingram SN, Robbins AB, Mathew CJ; Dong D, McCulloch PC, Harris JD, Moreno MR. Biomechanical Evaluation of Joint Stability in Repaired Hip Capsulotomy. Orthopedic Research Society. February 2019