He remains very active in the clinical investigation and use of new devices and techniques for the treatment of coronary artery disease and carotid artery disease. In addition, Dr. Matthews was among the first in Los Angeles to percutaneously close structural cardiac defects, such as atrial septal defect and to patent foreman ovale. Dr. Matthews previously served as head of an interventional cardiology training program that trained over 50 interventional cardiologists, many have gone on to successful careers all over the world.
Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Keck School of Medicine of USC: Golden Apple Award for Outstanding Teaching, 2013
American Heart Association : First Place, Clinical Division, Laverne Titus Young Investigator Competition, 1987
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center: Distinguished Teaching Award, 1987
American Heart Association: Group Investigator Award, 1986
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