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Gerri (Finkelstein) Mattson, MD, Pediatrics, Raleigh, NC

GerriLynn(Finkelstein)MattsonMDMSPH, MD, FAAP(She/Her)

Pediatrics Raleigh, NC

Senior Medical Director

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  • Office

    5601 Six Forks Road
    Raleigh, NC 27699
    Phone+1 919-707-5622
    Fax+1 919-676-6149

Summary

  • I am a public health physician board certified in pediatrics working at the NC Division of Child and Family Well-Being. I connect, communicate and collaborate with internal and external partners working to improve the health and well-being of children and youth, especially children with special health care needs and their families.

Education & Training

  • UNC Gillings Global School of Public Health
    UNC Gillings Global School of Public HealthMSPH, Maternal and Child Health, 2000 - 2004
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineResidency, Pediatrics, 1993 - 1996
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    Virginia Commonwealth University School of MedicineClass of 1993
  • University of Virginia
    University of VirginiaBA, Biology, Phi Beta Kappa, 1985 - 1989

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1999 - 2025
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1995 - 2017
  • Pediatrics
    American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Incorporating Recognition and Management of Perinatal Depression into Pediatric Practice  
    Gerri Mattson, Michael W Yogman, AAP News
  • Psychosocial Factors in Children with Special Healthcare Needs  
    Gerri (Finkelstein) Mattson, MD, AAP News
  • Incorporating Recognition and Management of Perinatal Depression into Pediatric Practice  
    Michael W Yogman, Gerri Mattson, AAP News

Other

Authored Content

  • Incorporating Recognition and Management of Perinatal Depression into Pediatric PracticeDecember 2018
  • Psychosocial Factors in Children with Special Healthcare NeedsDecember 2018
  • Incorporating Recognition and Management of Perinatal Depression into Pediatric PracticeDecember 2018

Press Mentions

  • Immunizing North Carolina
    Immunizing North CarolinaMarch 10th, 2021
  • The Child Witness in the Courtroom
    The Child Witness in the CourtroomFebruary 21st, 2017
  • Fathers’ Roles in the Care and Development of Their Children: The Role of Pediatricians
    Fathers’ Roles in the Care and Development of Their Children: The Role of PediatriciansJuly 1st, 2016
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