Mayo Clinic

Alexis Matrka Alva, MD

Hip and Knee Replacement Specialist

Mayo Clinic Residency · OrthoCarolina Fellowship · Alpha Omega Alpha

Alexis Matrka Alva, MD, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon at Total Joint Specialists who specializes in hip and knee replacement. She was inspired by her grandfather, also an orthopedic surgeon, and built her practice around precise, evidence-based care that helps patients return to active lifestyles.

Dr. Alva attended Columbia University for undergraduate studies in engineering, then returned to Ohio for medical school at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. She graduated summa cum laude, earned membership in Alpha Omega Alpha, and was recognized for academic achievement, professionalism, and leadership.

She completed orthopedic surgery residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, where she developed a focused interest in hip and knee arthritis. She then completed fellowship training in adult reconstruction at the OrthoCarolina Hip and Knee Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Dr. Alva provides individualized care with an emphasis on minimally invasive direct anterior hip replacement, same-day joint replacement, robotic-assisted surgery, partial knee replacement, total knee replacement, and revision hip and knee replacement. She lives in Atlanta with her husband, Roberto, and enjoys travel, culinary experiences, running the Atlanta Beltline, and time with friends and family.

Education & Training

Undergraduate

Columbia University (Engineering)

Medical School

The Ohio State University College of Medicine (Summa Cum Laude)

Residency

Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Fellowship

OrthoCarolina Hip and Knee Center, Charlotte, NC

Specialties & Procedures

Awards & Recognition

Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
Summa Cum Laude — Ohio State College of Medicine

Locations

Lawrenceville Buford

Clinic Schedule

Monday

Buford · 8:30 AM–3:30 PM

Tuesday

Lawrenceville · 8:30 AM–3:30 PM

Wednesday

Buford · 8:30 AM–3:30 PM

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Surgery Schedule

Monday (4th wk)

TJS Gwinnett

Friday (2nd wk)

TJS Gwinnett

Thursday (1st & 3rd wk)

Northside Duluth

Surgery dates are arranged by our scheduling team after your consultation.

Professional Profiles

Healthgrades · WebMD · Doximity · LinkedIn

Outside the OR

Resides in Atlanta with husband Roberto. Enjoys traveling, culinary experiences, and running the Atlanta Beltline.

Surgeon Profile

Hip and knee replacement care with Alexis Matrka Alva, MD

Care focus

Dr. Alva's public TJS profile focuses on direct anterior hip replacement, same-day joint replacement, total knee replacement, and total hip replacement. A consultation is typically used to review symptoms, prior treatment, imaging, activity goals, medical history, and the amount of support a patient will have during recovery. The goal is to match the treatment plan to the patient rather than forcing every hip or knee problem into the same pathway.

Conditions and questions evaluated

Hip or knee arthritis that limits walking, stairs, work, sleep, exercise, or daily routines.
Symptoms that have not improved enough with nonsurgical treatment such as therapy, injections, medication, or activity changes.
Questions about anterior hip replacement, hip replacement approach, recovery expectations, and return to activity.
Knee arthritis, knee alignment concerns, partial-versus-total knee questions, and expectations after knee replacement.
Persistent pain, stiffness, instability, loosening, wear, or other concerns after a previous hip or knee replacement.

How the visit is framed

Alexis Matrka Alva, MD's profile centers on Direct Anterior Hip Replacement, Same-Day Joint Replacement, Robotic-Assisted Surgery, Complex Revision Reconstruction. The visit is used to connect symptoms, imaging, prior treatment, medical history, and patient goals before deciding whether continued nonsurgical care, joint replacement, revision evaluation, or recovery planning makes sense.

When this profile may be the right starting point

Patients often start here when they want a fellowship-trained joint replacement perspective, need to compare hip or knee treatment options, or want a clearer sense of which TJS surgeon and office location fits their problem. Alexis Matrka Alva, MD is currently presented by TJS as hip and knee replacement specialist, with public location signals tied to Lawrenceville, Buford.

Related procedures

Office locations

Patients can request appointments with Dr. Alva through Total Joint Specialists. Current public location assignments include Lawrenceville and Buford; final clinic location, surgeon schedule, and surgery-center planning are confirmed when the appointment is booked.

Questions patients often ask

Does Dr. Alva treat both hip and knee arthritis?

Dr. Alva is listed by Total Joint Specialists as a hip and knee replacement specialist. Patients with hip or knee arthritis, painful joint replacement implants, or questions about whether symptoms are ready for specialist evaluation can request an appointment and bring prior imaging when available.

How do I choose between nonsurgical care and joint replacement?

The decision depends on pain severity, imaging, function, health history, prior treatments, and personal goals. The surgeon visit is designed to compare reasonable options and explain what surgery can and cannot reliably improve.

Where does Dr. Alva see patients?

Dr. Alva is currently associated with Lawrenceville and Buford on the public TJS site. Because schedules can change, patients should confirm the exact office and available appointment times when booking.

Profile reviewed for site accuracy: May 11, 2026. This page summarizes public TJS profile information and is intended for education and appointment planning. Diagnosis, candidacy, surgical approach, and recovery instructions are individualized during consultation.