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Michael K. Matthews

Michael K. Matthews, MD, PhD

4.874 ratings, 4 reviews

Neurology

Accepting New Patients
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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About 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.

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Provider Type

Physician

Locations

  1. UPMC Department of Neurology - Horizon
    • 875 North Hermitage Road, Suite 2, Hermitage, PA 16148

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

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  • Gateway
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  • Humana
  • Independent Health
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Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5

74 ratings, 4 reviews

The 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.

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
Care provider's efforts to include you in the decisions about your care
Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment
Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/22/2025

    Great Doctor!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/22/2025

    Thorough and listens to me . Answers my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/16/2025

    He seemed concerned with my problem

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/26/2025

    I would recommend! And if needed I would make an appointment with him again.