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Dr. James Matiko, MD

Dr. James Matiko, MD

Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. James Matiko, MD is a hand and upper extremity surgery specialist in Colton, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1977. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Riverside Community Hospital and Arrowhead Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

2.3 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 2.3 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

400 N Pepper Ave Colton, CA 92324

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Dr. Matiko's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Matiko

2.3
19 ratings, 9 with a written review
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Went in with concerns about severe arm pain lasting over a year. Despite explaining my pain and how it's prevented me from performing the majority of daily tasks (I can't even carry a glass of water without pain!). My muscles have atrophied from how little I'm able to use my arm due to the pain. Dr. Matiko completely IGNORED everything I said about how long my pain was lasting, its severity and my inactivity. I was given no options, no treatment, and was literally told to "stop doing what makes it hurt", as if I hadn't already been doing that for a year already, like I described. Waited three months for this appointment and I am EXTREMELY disappointed.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Gil Flynn – Aug 07, 2021
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BEST DR. EVER!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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CARL in HIGHLAND, CA – Feb 20, 2019
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Dr. Matiko take the time and effort to treat me with respect he is a good listener. He gives time to tell about my illiness my pain etc then he give his professional advice and then arrange a care plan that would create a better way of life for me with little or no pain at all I highly recommend Dr. Matiko to anyone who may have orthopedic problems he is the best at who he does very caring & understing
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Daisy Chisholm in Bloomington – Nov 13, 2018
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Very awesome Dr. very informative and answered all my questions
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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San Bernardino – Nov 09, 2018
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I have never meet or talked to Dr. Matiko, he did however perform trauma surgery on my hand. If I could have had a conversation with him I may have had an opportunity to be included in how my hand works for the rest of my life. For that matter if anyone at Arrowhead Regional would have given me any chance to have input - arrived at 6:00 pm and surgery in the next day at 10:00 am ? - So weeks later on to Kaiser ( which is where I asked to go several times ? ) to consult with my surgeon on hand.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Adelanto, CA – Apr 07, 2017
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I felt that he ignored my concerns and did not address my needs for pain management especially during a time when I had to stop taking my NSAID for 10 days in preparation for a procedure. I had to go to another physician to get alternative pain medication approval for my back pain. I found his manner be rude and disrespectful on our last visit, he did not respect my privacy and left the exam room door open during my consultation with him so that anyone could walk by and hear our discussion
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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Sandra in Grand Terrace, CA – Jun 23, 2016
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Dr. Matiko is very knowledgeable and I trust his opinion completely. He has little bedside manner, but that is not important to me. Although I really like Dr. Matiko and feel he is an extremely competent doctor and surgeon, I will be going elsewhere because the length of time to get an appointment to see him is unreasonable under most circumstances. I always have to wait at least 3 months. If one only needs to find a surgeon, maybe one could wait. If one is in pain or needs treatment, forget it.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Mim in Redlands, CA – Feb 09, 2016
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Information not clear or complete when discussing medical issues. Wait is typically long. Does not spend much time w/this patient. Orders/referrals/medical equipment very slow. I have waited over a year for medically necessary wrist braces, and am still waiting...
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 others found this helpful
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D. Imbler in Upland, CA – Jan 22, 2016
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Avoid if possible!
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Nota Happy Patient in Redlands, CA – Dec 18, 2015
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Dr. Matiko received his M.D. Degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Tulane University in New Orleans. He then went on to complete two Hand Surgery Fellowships one at Loma Linda University and one at...read more

  • Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery

  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Sports Medicine-southern California Orthopedic And Sports Medicine Group

    Fellowship Hospital, 1987

  • Hand Surgery-university Of Louisville

    Fellowship Hospital, 1985

  • Hand Surgery-loma Linda University

    Fellowship Hospital, 1984

  • Tulane University

    Residency Hospital, 1983

  • Tulane University Of Louisiana

    Residency Hospital, 1983

  • Loma Linda University Medical Center / White Memorial Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1978

  • Loma Linda University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1977

  • Pacific Union College

    Undergraduate School, 1974

  • Walla Walla College

    Undergraduate School, 1972
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Hand Surgery
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Arrowhead Regional Medical Center400 N Pepper Ave Colton, CA 92324
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