
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult
- Older Adult
Languages
- English
In-Network Plans
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MaleAbout Michael K. Matthews
Michael Matthews, MD, PhD, is a neurologist certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is an assistant professor of Neurology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Nebraska and completed his residency at Albany Medical College, followed by his fellowship at Boston Medical Center.
Dr. Matthews’ clinical interests include medical staff leadership and supervising student and resident rotations in neurology. His research interests include behavioral neurology, psychology, neurology-psychiatry liaison, computational theory of mind, neurological basis of consciousness, the “explanatory gap” between biological processes and psychological functioning, art and neurology, and the evolution of behavior. He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, the Pennsylvania Medical Society, the Mercer County Medical Society, and the Behavioral Neurology Society.
View the full list of Dr. Matthews’ publications on PubMed. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Matthews%2C+MK
This provider is affiliated with UPMC.

Provider Type
Physician
Locations
- UPMC Department of Neurology - Horizon
- 875 North Hermitage Road, Suite 2, Hermitage, PA 16148
- phone: 724-588-4370
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Boston University Medical Center
- Residency: Albany Medical Center
- Internship: Albany Medical Center
- Medical Education: University of Nebraska Medical Center
Board Certifications
- Neurology: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
Insurance
- UPMC for Life
- UPMC for You
- UPMC Health Plan
- Aetna
- Amerihealth Caritas
- Caresource
- Cigna
- Gateway
- Highmark
- Humana
- Independent Health
- Medical Mutual of OH
- Medicare
- PA Health And Wellness
- PA Medical Assitance
- Palmetto
- Tricare
- Unison
- United Healthcare
- Veterans Choice
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
74 ratings, 4 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2025
Great Doctor!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2025
Thorough and listens to me . Answers my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2025
He seemed concerned with my problem
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2025
I would recommend! And if needed I would make an appointment with him again.