Michael K. Matthews, MD, PhD

Michael K. Matthews, MD, PhD, is a distinguished neurologist certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Located conveniently at 875 N Hermitage Rd #2 in Hermitage, PA, Dr. Matthews offers expert neurological care with a commitment to both clinical excellence and academic leadership.

Dr. Matthews serves as an Assistant Professor of Neurology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Nebraska, completed his residency at Albany Medical College, and pursued a fellowship at Boston Medical Center. With a robust clinical and academic background, Dr. Matthews is dedicated to advancing the field of neurology through both patient care and education.

His clinical interests include medical staff leadership and mentoring the next generation of neurologists by supervising student and resident rotations. Dr. Matthews is actively involved in research, with a focus on behavioral neurology, psychology, neurology-psychiatry liaison, and the computational theory of mind. His research also delves into the neurological basis of consciousness, the "explanatory gap" between biological processes and psychological functioning, as well as the intersection of art and neurology, and the evolution of behavior.

Dr. Matthews has contributed extensively to the scientific community, publishing numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals. He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Neurology, the Pennsylvania Medical Society, the Mercer County Medical Society, and the Behavioral Neurology Society.

For those interested in exploring Dr. Matthews’ research, a comprehensive list of his publications can be found on PubMed [here](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Matthews, MK).

Dr. Matthews is committed to providing compassionate and cutting-edge neurological care to the Hermitage community and beyond, combining his clinical expertise with a passion for teaching and research.