Biography
Dr Matt Schlough is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of New Mexico. He received his Medical Degree from the University of Michigan, completed his Family Medicine Residency at Swedish Medical Center, First Hill, in Seattle, WA and a Fellowship in Geriatrics at Swedish Medical Center, First Hill. Dr Schlough practices at the UNM Senior Health Clinic providing primary care to our community's seniors.
Personal Statement
Dr Schlough's interest in medicine began during his Peace Corps experience in Mali, West Africa. During his subsequent training, he focused on primary care and specifically the care of older adults. With more medicines, specialists, functional and cognitive impairments, and care coordination needs, seniors face an increasingly confusing and complex system of care. Dr Schlough looks to partner with patients and families as they navigate the ups and downs of their health in their older years with a focus on quality of life, however that individual may define it. His clinical interests include geriatrics, outpatient procedures, and resident education. His research interests are around system payment reform.
Areas of Specialty
Geriatrics
Certifications
Certificate of Added Qualification in Geriatrics Board Certified in Family Medicine
Languages
- English
Courses Taught
Dr Schlough provides precepting to the UNM Geriatric Fellowship program as well as to Residents in the Departments of Family Medicine and Internal Medicine. He also provides geriatric Didactic education lectures to the Residents of the Family Medicine Department.