Catherine Ann Matthews, MD
Catherine Ann Matthews, MD
Conditions and Treatments
- Pelvic Organ/Floor Prolapse
- Female Urinary Incontinence
- Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury
Conditions and Treatments
- Bladder Sling
- Fistulotomy
- Ovary Removal
- Botulinum Toxin (Botox)
- Mesh
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Eclipse™ Device
- Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery/Laparoscopy
- Vagina Pessaries
- Vagina Reconstruction and Repair
- Vaginal Support Device
- Neuromodulation Therapy
- Female Urinary Incontinence
- Pelvic Floor Mesh Complications
- Overactive Bladder
- Female Sexual Dysfunction
- Urethral Diverticulum
- Urinary Tract Infection/Inflammation
- Accidental Bowel Leakage/Bowel Incontinence
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- Urinary Incontinence/Urinary Frequency
- Vaginal Sling
- Anal Sphincteroplasty
- Pelvic Reconstruction
- Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury
- Female Fecal Incontinence
- Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
- Hematuria (Adult)
- Urethral Stricture
- Uterine Fibroids
- Bladder Pain
- Rectovaginal Fistula
- Vesicovaginal Fistula
- Hysterectomy
- Botulinum Toxin (Botox) Therapy for Urinary Incontinence
- Pelvic Organ/Floor Prolapse
- Fistula
- Interstitial Cystyisit/Painful Bladder Syndrome
- Post-Obsteric Perineal Injury
- Lichen Sclerosis
- Urinary Retention
- Vulvar Disorders
- Incomplete Bladder Emptying
- Underactive Bladder
Ratings and Reviews
4.8161 Ratings 100 Comments |
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|---|---|
| Listened to me | 4.7 |
| Cared about me | 4.7 |
| Clearly explained my problem or condition | 4.7 |
| Included me in decisions about my care | 4.7 |
| Clearly explained my treatment and follow up instructions | 4.7 |
Within Atrium Health, we use survey results to better understand what is important to our patients and how we can improve healthcare experiences. The overall Patient Rating score comes from the questions on our Medallia Patient Experience Survey. Responses are measured on a scale, where 0 represents "very poor" and 10 represents "very good.” Those scores are shown as 1 to 5 stars on the provider’s profile.
Patient Comments
- March 8, 2023 I feel very fortunate to be a patient of Dr. Matthews. She always takes the time to make sure I understand what is going on in a very caring way.
- March 8, 2023 Dr. Matthews was interested in me and listened very well. She gave options but made a recommendation as to what was best. She explained every to me. She is very, very kind.
- March 1, 2023 Very knowledgeable and helpful.
- February 27, 2023 Very pleasant, knowledgeable and made me feel comfortable.
- February 26, 2023 Included me in decisions about my care. She told me that having a urologist in my care team was very important especially with having MS.
- February 23, 2023 An amazing doctor and caring provider Very professional and excellent explanation of future treatment
- February 22, 2023 Dr. Matthews and her team are by far the best! I had a very good experience and would recommend them to anyone!
- February 22, 2023 Very caring, communicated clearly, answered all questions.
- February 18, 2023 Dr. Matthews listens and is patient. She is highly recommended.
- February 17, 2023 Dr Matthews is a very patient and calm doctor. She explains everything she is doing. She also was not in a hurry and listened to what you are telling her,
- February 16, 2023 I’ve been dealing with this issue for quite awhile now. She gave me options and I chose “ one “ to try for now.. however if it doesn’t work she gave me another .. and I like that ! Having a Dr that listens is KEY because they can’t diagnose without listening to your concerns about YOUR body .. they work hand and hand . I would recommend her to any of my family and friends !
- February 15, 2023 Dr Mathew’s’ actively involved me and my husband in selecting the best restorative surgery. Gave me insight and education for my best outcome. And I am here a year later fully recovered and totally active. Thank you for giving me my quality of life. Debbie
- February 15, 2023 Everyone in the entire office was pleasant and friendly!
- February 14, 2023 Dr. Catherine Matthews is a great doctor. She is excellent in her field of surgical care. She is very informative if you have questions and she genuinely cares about her patients as she helps improve their quality of health. I highly recommend Dr. Matthews.
- February 9, 2023 Dr. Matthews was very caring, knowledgeable, and professional.
- February 7, 2023 I have so much confidence in her. So happy I transitioned over.
- January 31, 2023 Dr. Matthews is wonderful and seems to care about her patients.
- January 30, 2023 Excellent care and concern
- January 28, 2023 Very professional, thorough, and organized
- January 28, 2023 Dr. Matthews is very caring and explains things very well. I think she worked really great on the issues that I was confronted with and really solved the problem for me.
- January 25, 2023 Dr. Matthews handled an sensitive and embarrassing condition I have with resssurance and put me at ease to discuss my symptoms. Great bedside manner. I highly recommend Dr. Matthews.
- January 24, 2023 I drive 4 hours there and 4 hrs back home just to see Dr Matthews. I have never had such a caring, intelligent, talented Dr and Surgeon. I wish other Doctors could learn from her.
- January 24, 2023 She is absolutely the best
- January 20, 2023 Very knowledgeable and personable.
- January 18, 2023 Should give patients time to digest information given to them before scheduling surgery.
- January 17, 2023 Dr. Catherine Matthews was very informative and listened to my concerns. My opinion is that she is a very caring physician.
- January 15, 2023 Dr. Matthews totally solved problems that I’ve had over the past year. She suggested solutions, took lots of time to explain options, and provided treatment all within a hour! She personally called later that afternoon with prescription details.
- January 11, 2023 Dr. Matthews is very kind and professional. I highly recommend this doctor to anyone who is in need of quality care.
- January 10, 2023 Dr Mathew’s. Knows her stuff and shares it
- January 10, 2023 The condition I have is brand new for me. I was completely put at ease and felt that I was the only one in the room that mattered. What could have been an awful, embarrassing situation was treated with utmost care.
- December 28, 2022 Dr Matthews is an excellent Dr. I love her and what she has provided for me. She??s an exceptional doctor and I would recommend her toward anyone.
- December 24, 2022 I did not have a good experience at the Lexington hospital.The night nurse was not nice to me and would not give me any of my medication that I took outside of the hospital.She never came in to check my blood pressure all night. I have diabetes they never checked my blood. I kept telling them my right butt cheek was hurting I couldn't hardly move and I couldn't walk with out the nurse and my boyfriend. I went home the next day and for 3 days I was know better. I call the doctor she thought it was a pinched nerve I had prolapse surgery. She gave me 5 bottle of medecine to help my pain. For over 2 weeks I was in pain . I thought this was going to be a easy surgery. I think someone need to do something to that nurse at Lexington Hospital night time 7.00 to 7.00 a.m. thank you.
- December 9, 2022 Dr Matthews is amazing.. I am a complicated patient yet she worked with me to find my issues.. I continue to see her now as well
- December 7, 2022 Dr. Matthews genuinely cares about you and your health. Her bedside manners are caring and compassionate. Grateful to have had her care for me with such a sensitive matter.
- November 24, 2022 I am grateful to be a new patient of Dr Catherine Matthews.
- November 23, 2022 The Doctor was wonderful!
- November 15, 2022 De Matthews was very competent. She explained my situation well and gave sound advice. I left very satisfied!
- November 15, 2022 Dr. Catherine Matthews has concern for my issues and provides me with the best medical advice that I feel is available. She is the one of the best urologist that has been a provider of mine over the years.
- November 6, 2022 Initially when I called to schedule an appointment to see my doctor, I was assigned another health care professional to look at me, but I asked to see Dr Matthews, and could they find a date and time she was available. I had to wait a month or so longer, but I did get to see her. I wanted to talk to her because she did the surgery, she was a woman (it was a female issue and I only felt comfortable talking to a woman doctor), and she would know how I was before the surgery and how things looked after the surgery.
- November 5, 2022 I am so grateful for Dr. Matthews and the level of care, time and commitment that she gives her patients. She is an amazing woman and Doctor!
- October 29, 2022 Very knowledgeable about issues and options for the issues
- October 27, 2022 One of the best urologist I know , very professional, she took very good care of my illness
- October 26, 2022 Kind, compassionate and thorough! I felt at ease with her clinical decisions and felt like I was finally where I need to be.
- October 25, 2022 Dr. Matthews is a wonderful doctor. She cares for both of my daughters as well as myself. We all appreciate her expertise!
- October 8, 2022 Wonderful !! She has gone over and above to help me. Looks like I am the problem child , but she doesn't give up. I feel very fortunate to have her as my urologist. Now if God will decide we've gone thru enough, we will be happy campers !!!
- October 1, 2022 Super! Very compassionate!
- September 14, 2022 I have only had a telephone visit with Dr. Matthews. I am waiting to learn test results and to learn about the next steps for my care.
- September 9, 2022 Dr. Matthews made me feel comfortable. She also took the time to stop by and see me before the surgery. In addition, one of her team doctors called me this morning to see how things were going. I truly appreciate it this contact by the doctor.
- September 7, 2022 She is an amazing Dr. So knowledgeable, caring and understanding. Listened to me and advised me on all subjects. I would definitely give her way beyond a rating of 10 if possible
- September 2, 2022 I am beyond grateful to have found Dr. Matthews. I finally feel like I??m in great hands after a long search for someone who is familiar with my medical history. She is thorough and transparent and I appreciate that.
- September 2, 2022 She is professional, knowledgeable, warm and very kind.
- August 30, 2022 She is very positive and her forward thinking on my treatment plan, to improve my quality of life is amazing!!
- August 30, 2022 Dr Matthews preformed a surgery for me about 4 yrs ago. I have absolute trust in her.
- August 21, 2022 Excellent provider!!!! Very caring!!!
- August 16, 2022 Very helpful in explaining my issues so it was easy to understand. She was friendly and I liked her a lot. Will continue to see her and feel comfortable with whatever she recormends.
- August 12, 2022 She is very approachable.
- August 11, 2022 Dr. Matthew's was very attentive to my issues. She explained things in a very easy to understand way. She listened to me and answered questions I had.
- August 6, 2022 Dr. Matthews is the kindest, most compassionate, understanding, thorough and knowledgeable doctor I have ever had in all my years. I can??t recommend her enough. I have been misdiagnosed and struggled for a long time. She has truly saved me. I can??t thank her enough.
- August 5, 2022 I really like her manner and compassion. She was very helpful with treating my condition and thorough.
- July 30, 2022 Dr. Matthew's listens cares and is awesome. I would recommend her to all my friends and family She has worked hard to help me . Her team of nurses are fantastic.
- July 25, 2022 I did not see her so I cannot rate her. My numbers are for the provider I did see.
- July 23, 2022 Dr. Matthews was very thorough in telling me and my husband about my upcoming surgery and why she thought it was necessary,
- July 22, 2022 Very pleased office accommodated my request to come in early to address an ongoing problem.
- July 22, 2022 my research paid off. I found the Best Dr. in the world for my care
- July 22, 2022 She is incredibly caring and smart!
- July 16, 2022 Dr. Matthews is awesome! She is so knowledgeable and explained everything to me in detail. I wish I had found her years ago. She is so friendly and easy to talk to and treated me as if I were her only patient.
- July 14, 2022 If I could rate Dr Matthews above a 10, I certainly would. I have full confidence in her knowledge, capabilities and compassion. And, I appreciate her forright approach.
- July 7, 2022 She's the best . I have told many people about her. She Doesn't give up, I am a complex person with extensive problems Dr Matthews sticks right with me
- June 26, 2022 I can??t say enough positive comments about Dr. Matthews. She was a second opinion and was able to properly diagnose me almost immediately. I have suffered for a year and been misdiagnosed and treated poorly. She is kind, considerate and truly wonderful!!!
- June 13, 2022 Dr. Matthews is an excellent doctor. My surgery has been life changing.
- June 1, 2022 Found Dr. Matthews to be very thorough during my appointment. She did not seem rushed and addressed all my concerns. I needed clarification on a few things after the visit and was promptly given answers to my questions.
- May 31, 2022 Completely put my trust in Dr. Matthews for the surgery I had. Very satisfied with how I was treated by all of the staff.
- May 14, 2022 Dr. Matthews is an excellent physician! She is very thorough in her evaluation of my medical problems and I trust her explicitly!!
- May 13, 2022 Dr. Matthews & Intern were very pleasant with me. I felt comfortable having a conversation with them. Dr. Matthews explanation of my situation was inspiring for me. Thank you
- May 12, 2022 Dr. Matthews listened to the personal concerns that caused me to make the appointment. She explained how I could address several related problems at the same time. I hope she was right; will have to take this medicine for a few weeks to see.
- May 5, 2022 Catherine Matthews is the only doctor I trust treating me with a pessary??? that??s the reason I travel 189 miles to see her! She has been treating me for 8 years ..I have tried to get her to relocate to North Myrtle Beach, SC! ???
- May 4, 2022 She was very informative and explained condition in a way I could understand.
- April 27, 2022 She is professional. Gave good explanations. Answered messages in a very timely matter. Inspired confidence in her. Seemed to care about me as an individual. Pleasant. Well-dressed (no cargo pants, etc.)
- April 22, 2022 Dr. Matthews is extremely thorough with her communication, which is greatly appreciated.
- April 19, 2022 Thank you so much for your patient care for me.
- April 18, 2022 Catherine Matthews MD is a caring and knowledgeable doctor. She explained in clear terms what my health issues were and treatment options. She was also very empathetic and optimistic. I give the care that I received a 10. Looking forward to my follow up care.
- April 16, 2022 Very nice , caring and knowledgeable! Went over preparations for surgery and answered questions I had !
- April 15, 2022 Dr. Matthews is caring, listens, and explains conditions well. She is willing to partner in my care rather than dictate.
- April 15, 2022 You saved my life. Im forever grateful, thank you!
- April 13, 2022 Dr. Matthews was very knowledgeable and explained everything completely. Listened to my concerns. Genuine and friendly.
- April 5, 2022 It was good to speak to Dr. Matthews and tell her some of my concerns rather than having to make a trip to her office.
- April 1, 2022 Wonderful Dr. Extremely knowledgeable. Need to be slightly more personable with patients
- March 29, 2022 Very friendly and knowledgeable. Explained in detail, my problem.
- March 29, 2022 Dr Matthews really listened to my concerns, was sympathetic and respectful of my age, needs and wishes regarding a very uncomfortable and embarrassing condition. The range of treatment options along with the copious reading material she presented me with have allowed me better understand both my condition as well as the benefits and risks of my treatment options.
- March 26, 2022 She really cares & is very knowledgeable.
- March 25, 2022 Dr. Matthews was kind and thorough. She explained her findings and the care I needed. She was very patient. Thanks for a good experience.
- March 25, 2022 So GLAD I found Dr Matthews!! Very professional thorough and caring!!
- March 25, 2022 Dr. Matthews is professional and very knowledgeable plus she is also very likable. She answers my questions and takes time with me.
- March 25, 2022 Dr. Matthews goes above and beyond the average provider to be kind, informative, engaging, and caring. Her plan has given me my life back. I just wish I'd gone to her sooner for my post-menopausal urinary incontinence. I was inconvenienced for far too long before going to Dr. Matthews.
- March 24, 2022 Dr Matthews is one of the best doctors I have ever seen. Would recommend her to anyone and she would be my first choice if I needed her services again
- March 24, 2022 Dr Mathews is the most professional and caring doctor I have had
- March 23, 2022 Very informative and answered all questions .I would certainly recommend her.she was great to me and I have had great results so far.
- March 22, 2022 She is exceptional.
- March 22, 2022 She is very nice and professional just wish she had more time
- March 22, 2022 Very friendly, explained her examination findings and some ways of treatment. I would highly recommend her.
Locations
Credentials
Education
- MD, University of Virginia, 1997
- BA, University of Virginia, 2001
Internship
- notSelected, Virginia Commonwealth University, 1998
Residency
- OB GYN, Virginia Commonwealth University, 2001
- OB GYN, Virginia Commonwealth University, 2001
Board Certifications
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
Positions
- Physician
- Professor, Urology
- Professor, Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery
Insurance
This chart is a list of the most common health insurance plans we accept. This list is subject to change. Please check your individual plan to confirm their participation and the coverage allowed.
Due to the different physician groups and hospitals within the Wake Forest Baptist system, physician services and hospital services are billed separately. Please remember that health insurance coverage varies, so some services may not be covered.
If you don’t see your plan or you have questions, please call our Customer Service Center at 877-938-7497. We will do our best to work with you and your plan.
Key
WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
HPR- High Point Regional
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC -Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC
Wake Forest Baptist Health Managed Care/MA Contracts - January2022
AETNA CONNECTED ACA/Exchange: Accepted at all locations
AETNA (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations
AETNA MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
AETNA WHOLE HEALTH: Accepted at all locations
ALIGNMENT HEALTHCARE MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes (not applicable to services provided at High Point)
AMBETTER OF NC: Accepted at all locations
AMERIHEALTH CARITAS NEXT ACA/Exchange: Accepted at all locations
APEX MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
BCBSNC (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations
BCBS HIGH PERFORMANCE (NATIONAL NETWORK): Accepted at all locations
BLUE LOCAL (WFBH INDIVIDUAL & WFBH X_Group): Accepted at all locations
BLUE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
BLUE VALUE: Accepted at all locations
CAROLINA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
CIGNA: Accepted at all locations
CIGNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at NCBH and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes)
CIGNA HEALTHSPRING MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Wilkes)
CIGNA LIFESOURCE (TRANSPLANTS): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
COVENTRY/WELLPATH: Accepted at all locations
CRESCENT PPO (ASHEVILLE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
DEVOTED HEALTH: Accepted at all locations
DIRECT NET: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not contracted, very low to no volume for CHC)
FIRST HEALTH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations
FIRSTCAROLINACARE (PINEHURST, NC): Accepted at NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for WFUHS, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
GATEWAY HEALTH ALLIANCE (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
GOLDEN RULE INS (UNITED): Accepted at all locations
HEALTHGRAM (formerly PRIMARY PHYSICIAN CARE): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and LMC (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
HEALTHTEAM ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
HUMANA CHOICECARE: Accepted at all locations
HUMANA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
LIBERTY ADVANTAGE (MEDICARE ADVANTAGE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
MAGELLAN (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
MEDCOST: Accepted at all locations
MEDCOST ULTRA: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not applicable at CHC)
OPTUMHEALTH (TRANSPLANTS - APPLICABLE TO NCBH/WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
PREFERRED CARE OF VA INC: Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
SOUTHERN HEALTH SVCS (COVENTRY-PPO ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie and CHC (not contracted, very low to no volume for LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
TWIN COUNTY (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC and Wilkes)
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS (not applicable for services provided at NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
UNITED HEALTHCARE: Accepted at all locations
UNITED HEALTHCARE ESSENTIALS ACA/EXCHANGE: Accepted at all locations
UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
VA CCN: Accepted at all locations
WELLCARE: Accepted at all locations
WELLPATH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations
Key
WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
HPR- High Point Regional
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC - Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC
Research
- Bladder Hydrodistention Does Not Result in a Significant Change in Bladder Capacity for Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome Patients. Walker SJ, Plair A, Hemal K, Langefeld CD, Matthews C, Badlani G, Zambon J, Heath H, Evans RJ. Urology. 2019 Oct; 132:81-86.
- Small fiber polyneuropathy as a potential therapeutic target in interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome. Matthews CA, Deveshwar SP, Evans RJ, Badlani G, Walker SJ. Int Urogynecol J. 2019 11; 30(11):1817-1820.
- Influence of Simple and Radical Cystectomy on Sexual Function and Pelvic Organ Prolapse in Female Patients: A Scoping Review of the Literature. Voigt M, Hemal K, Matthews C. Sex Med Rev. 2019 07; 7(3):408-415.
- Analysis of Robotic Procedural Times Using Colpassist Versus End-to-End Anastomosis Sizer for Robotic-Assisted Sacrocolpopexy: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Brueseke T, Matthews C, Willis-Gray M, Knight S, Nieto ML, Geller E. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. ; 25(2):e12-e17.
- Physical Activity, BMI, and Risk of Fecal Incontinence in the Nurses' Health Study. Staller K, Song M, Grodstein F, Matthews CA, Whitehead WE, Kuo B, Chan AT, Townsend MK. Clin Transl Gastroenterol. 2018 10; 9(10):200.