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Matthew Neal, MD, General Surgery, Pittsburgh, PA

MatthewDavidNealMDFACS

General Surgery Pittsburgh, PA

Trauma Surgery & Surgical Critical Care

Vice Chair of Surgery, Director of Emergency General Surgery, Watson Chair and Professor of Surgery, Director Pittsburgh Trauma and Transfusion Medicine Research Center, Professor of Critical Care Medicine and Clinical and Translational Science

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  • Office

    200 Lothrop St
    # 2
    Pittsburgh, PA 15213
    Phone+1 412-647-0635

Education & Training

  • UPMC Medical Education A
    UPMC Medical Education AFellowship, Surgical Critical Care, 2015 - 2020
  • UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh)
    UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh)Residency, Surgery, 2006 - 2014
  • University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
    University of Pittsburgh School of MedicineClass of 2006

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2006 - 2026
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2019 - 2021
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery Surgical Critical Care

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Whole-Blood Resuscitation of Injured Patients’ Plasma  
    Christine M Leeper, Matthew D Neal, JAMA Surgery
  • Tranexamic Acid During Prehospital Transport in Patients at Risk for Hemorrhage After Injury  
    Francis X Guyette, Brian J Eastridge, Raminder Nirula, Gary A Vercruysse, Louis H Alarcon, Clifton W Callaway, Brian S Zuckerbraun, Matthew D Neal, Raquel M Forsythe, ..., JAMA Surgery
  • Pharmacologic Prehabilitation—What About “The Polypill”?  
    Katherine M Reitz, Matthew D Neal, JAMA Surgery
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Authored Content

  • Pharmacologic Prehabilitation—What About “The Polypill”?August 2020
  • Effects of Gender Bias and Stereotypes in Surgical TrainingMay 2020
  • Effects of Gender Bias and Stereotypes in Surgical TrainingMay 2020
  • Effects of Gender Bias and Stereotypes in Surgical TrainingMay 2020
  • Whole-Blood Resuscitation of Injured PatientsMay 2020
  • Spotlight on: Reversing Anti Factor Xa Agents and the Unmet Needs in Trauma PatientsJune 2018
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Press Mentions

  • HMN 2025: Red Light Linked to Reduced Risk of Blood Clots
    HMN 2025: Red Light Linked to Reduced Risk of Blood ClotsJanuary 15th, 2025
  • Deadly Blood Clots Affect 22 Million Yearly — Could Light Therapy Be the Answer?
    Deadly Blood Clots Affect 22 Million Yearly — Could Light Therapy Be the Answer?January 13th, 2025
  • Exposure to Red Light Linked to Lower Risk of Blood Clot: Study Finds - Video
    Exposure to Red Light Linked to Lower Risk of Blood Clot: Study Finds - VideoJanuary 13th, 2025
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Professional Memberships

Industry Relationships

  • Chief Medical Officer, Haima Therapeutics