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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 of science degree in athletic training. Matt was also an NCAA Division I varsity soccer player for the University of Akron Zips. After graduating in 1995, Matt pursued a master of science 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 his bachelor of science degree in athletic training and a master of science 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 healthy and 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, Ed.D., PA, ATC. His supervising physician is Dr. Bill Burton.
As a Certified Physician Assistant, Matt specializes in primary care and sports medicine injuries. He has a special interest in the running, cycling, and triathlon communities.
Matt became Medical Director of Boulder Center for Sports Medicine in January of 2009, taking this role in place of Andy Pruitt, Ed.D., PA-C.
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