Matthew Santa Barbara, MD
PGY-4
Research Projects
Efficacy of a Multidisciplinary Clinic for Treatment of Low Back Pain. Mentor: Gwendolyn Sowa, MD, PhD
Interventional Ultrasound Book Chapter: Injection Techniques in the Upper Extremity.Mentor: Eric Helm, MD
Scholarly Activity
Publications:
A Mind Blowing Sinusitis Complication. Santa Barbara, Matthew T., Anderson, Timothy., Hughes, Marion A., and Bump, Gregory M.Journal of General Internal Medicine: Online Clinical Images. Dec, 2015 (www.sgim.org/web-only/clinical-images/a-mind-blowing-sinusitis-complication)
Why did you choose UPMC residency program?
I was impressed on my interview day by the camaraderie between the residents, attendings, therapists and nursing. The residency program also provides excellent opportunities for research.
Career Interests
Clinical: Sports medicine, TBI
Research: TBI in young athletes
Medical School: Albany Medical College, Albany, NY
Undergraduate: Union College, Schenectady, NY
Hometown: Clifton Park, NY
Personal Interests
Power lifting
Buffalo Bills Football, Pittsburgh Penguins
Cooking, trying new foods