• Matthew Robinson, MD, FACS
  • Jennie Stuart Health
  • General Surgery
    1722 High St.
    Hopkinsville, KY 42240
  • (270) 885-8505
  • (270) 885-8564
Matthew Robinson, MD, FACS
Specialties
General Surgery
Education
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Residency
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock, TX
Board Certification
American Board of Surgery
Affiliations
JSMC, JSASC
Doctor Bio

Dr. Robinson is a highly trained and accomplished General Surgeon serving the Christian, Todd, and Trigg County communities. He performs a wide variety of surgical procedures including but not limited to the repair of hernias, removal of gallbladders, and other general surgery needs. He also specializes in the treatment of varicose veins. For this procedure, he has extensive experience utilizing the VNUS ClosureFastTM Procedure, which is conveniently performed in his office. 

Dr. Robinson is also trained in the use of the da Vinci Robotic-Assisted Surgical System. The da Vinci technology provides a minimally invasive technique utilizing a 3D high-definition vision system with a greater level of precision, and an increased range of motion. Dr. Robinson is pleased to offer our community such an advanced surgical technology that can deliver fewer complications, a faster recovery and less pain for his patients. 

Interests: Dr. Robinson is an active member of the community and also involved with our local community theater organization called Campanile Productions.  He generously donates his time and talents and has been in numerous performances including a role as The Tinman in The Wizard of Oz.  Dr. Robinson is married and has three children that are involved in community swimming and baseball activities. As a member of New Work Fellowship, he serves as a local group leader. 

Awards & Honors:

Resident Achievement Award – Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
Resident Role Model of the Year – 2004-2005
Resident of the Month – May 2006
Texas Surgical Society Raleigh Ross Scholarship Award - 2007

Professional Memberships

Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
Kentucky Medical Association

Publications

  • Primary Use of the Silo Reduction Technique for Gastroschisis – North Texas Chapter of the American College of Surgeons Annual meeting – Presentation, February, 2006
  • Laparoscopic Contralateral Groin Exploration in the Pediatric Inguinal Hernia – A New Technique – North Texas Chapter of the American College of Surgeons Annual meeting – Presentation, February, 2006
  • Interesting Trauma Case:  Spectacular Impalement through the Neck – North Texas Chapter of the American College of Surgeons Annual meeting – Poster, February 2005
  • IABP Improves Serum Lactate in Septic Shock – Surgical Infection Society Annual Meeting – Poster, May 2004
  • Inspissated Tube Feeds in a Trauma Patient – North Texas Chapter of the American College of Surgeons Annual meeting – Poster, February 2004