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Matthew Schefft, DO, Pediatrics, Richmond, VA

MatthewSchefftDODO, MSHA

Pediatrics Richmond, VA

Hospitalist

Associate Professor of Pediatrics Division of Hospital Medicine Associate Chief Quality & Safety Officer

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  • Office

    1250 E Marshall St
    Peds: Pediatrics
    Richmond, VA 23298
    Phone+1 804-828-9955
    Fax+1 804-828-5775

Summary

  • Matthew Schefft, DO, is a pediatric hospitalist based in Richmond, VA. He earned his medical degree from Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2010, followed by a pediatrics residency and pediatric hematology/oncology fellowship at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System. He also holds an MSHA in Healthcare Administration from the same institution and a BA in Molecular Biology from Kenyon College. Dr. Schefft has published several papers on quality improvement in the inpatient setting, medical overuse, and patient safety. He was recognized as a Choosing Wisely Champion by the American Society of Hematology in 2017. He was an APA Quality, Safety, and Improvement Science Scholar.

Education & Training

  • Virginia Commonwealth University
    Virginia Commonwealth UniversityMSHA, Healthcare Administration, 2014 - 2016
  • Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
    Virginia Commonwealth University Health SystemFellowship, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, 2013 - 2016
  • Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
    Virginia Commonwealth University Health SystemResidency, Pediatrics, 2010 - 2013
  • Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens
    Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine in AthensClass of 2010
  • Kenyon College
    Kenyon CollegeBA, Molecular Biology, 2000 - 2004

Certifications & Licensure

  • VA State Medical License
    VA State License 2010 - 2026
  • Pediatrics
    American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Hospital Medicine
    American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Choosing Wisely Champion American Society of Hematology, 2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Cholesterol Screening in Children
    Cholesterol Screening in ChildrenNovember 11th, 2024
  • Top Docs 2021
    Top Docs 2021April 26th, 2021
  • Top Docs 2020
    Top Docs 2020April 27th, 2020