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Matt is a Certified Physician Assistant and Certified Athletic Trainer at the Boulder Center for Sports Medicine. Matt grew up in Tucson, Arizona. From 1991-1995 he attended the University of Akron, Ohio, where he pursued a Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training. Matt was also a NCAA Division I varsity soccer player for the University of Akron Zips. After graduating in 1995, Matt pursued a Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology also at The University of Akron. Matt was a graduate assistant in the sports medicine program working with Division I sports including football, soccer, softball and volleyball.
After receiving a Bachelors Degree in Athletic Training and a Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology Matt moved back home to Arizona. He put his training to use working for the University Medical Center in the Cardiovascular /Pulmonary Rehabilitation program and Employee Wellness Program evaluating and rehabilitating orthopedic injuries for both the healthy & diseased patients.
Matt joined the Boulder Center for Sports Medicine Team in 2001 as a clinical athletic trainer. In 2003, Matt was accepted to the Red Rocks Community College Physician Assistant Program in Lakewood, Colorado. Returning to his roots, he re-joined the Boulder Center for Sports Medicine as a Certified Physician Assistant, working with his mentor and medical director of the clinic, Dr. Andy Pruitt, EdD, PA, ATC. His supervising physician is Dr. Bill Burton.
As a Certified Physician Assistant, Matt specializes in both primary care and sports medicine injuries. He has a special interest in the running, cycling, and triathlon communities.
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