Biographical summary
Dr. Nicholas Matthees is a board certified neuroradiologist with CAQ certification. He earned his MD degree from Creighton University in 2014 and subsequently completed residency at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ and a neuroradiology fellowship at the Barrow Neurological Institute. After fellowship, he practiced at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, MN and then returned to Barrow Neurological Institute before joining Mayo Clinic Arizona. Dr. Matthees also holds a board certification in magnetic resonance safety.
Dr. Matthees is involved in medical student and resident education and is a member of the neuroradiology division, involved in diagnostic imaging as well as neuroradiology procedures.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2020
Chief Fellow - NeuroradiologyBarrow Neurological Institute
- 2020
Fellowship - NeuroradiologyBarrow Neurological Institute
- 2019
Chief Resident - Diagnostic RadiologySt. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
- 2019
Residency - Diagnostic RadiologySt. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
- 2017
Certificate - Science of Healthcare DeliveryArizona State University
- 2015
Internship - General SurgerySt. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
- 2014
MDCreighton University School of Medicine
- 2010
BA - Biology and MathematicsSt. John's University
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2022
NeuroradiologyAmerican Board of Radiology
- 2021
Diagnostic RadiologyAmerican Board of Radiology
Awards and honors
- 2025
Teaching Division of the Year: NeuroradiologyMayo Clinic Arizona
- 2025
Editor's Recognition Award for Reviewing with DistinctionRadioGraphics
- 2023
Teacher of the YearNeuroradiology Fellowship, Barrow Neurological Institute
- 2020
AwardeeGold Humanism Honor Society
- 2017
Resident Teaching Scholar Award in RadiologyCreighton University School of Medicine
- 2016
Golden Apple AwardCreighton University School of Medicine
- 2014
Outstanding Medical Student in General Surgery St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
- 2010
Summa Cum LaudeSt. John's University
- 2010
Distinction in Biology, All College HonorsSt. John's University
- 2010
Academic Honor Society AwardeePhi Beta Kappa
- 2004
Eagle Scout AwardBoy Scouts of America
Professional memberships
- 2026 - present
Medical DirectorMRI Internship, Department of Radiology
- 2026 - present
Associate Program DirectorDiagnostic Radiology Residency, Department of Radiology
- 2026
MemberAuditing Committee, Western Neuroradiological Society
- 2026
MemberAbstract Review Committee, Western Neuroradiological Society
- 2025
MemberAbstract Review Committee, Western Neuroradiological Society
- 2024 - present
ChairMRI Safety Committee, Department of Radiology
- 2024 - present
MemberMR Operations Committee, Department of Radiology
- 2024
MemberAuditing Committee, Western Neuroradiological Society
- 2023
MemberAbstract Review Committee, Western Neuroradiological Society
- 2019 - present
MemberWestern Neuroradiological Society
- 2019 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Neuroradiology
- 2017
MemberRadiology Resident Academic Leadership Development Program, Association of Academic Radiologists (AAR)
- 2015 - present
MemberRadiological Society of North America
Publications