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Nicholas Matthees, MD, is a neuroradiologist at Barrow Neurological Institute. He is board certified in diagnostic radiology by the American Board of Radiology.
Dr. Matthees’ interprets neuroimaging to diagnose injuries, diseases, and disorders of the brain, spine, head, and neck. His expertise is in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), and vascular imaging. He is a member of the American Society of Neuroradiology, the Radiological Society of North America, and the Western Neuroradiology Society.
Dr. Matthees earned his medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He completed his residency in diagnostic radiology at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center and a fellowship in neuroradiology at Barrow Neurological Institute.
Dr. Matthees’ research interests include innovative approaches to advance the education of current and future doctors.
- Fellowship, Barrow Neurological Institute, Neuroradiology, 2019-2020
- Residency, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, Diagnostic Radiology, 2015-2019
- Certificate, Arizona State University, Science of Health Care Delivery, 2017
- MD, Creighton University School of Medicine, 2014
- BA, St. John’s University, Biology, and Mathematics, 2010
- American Society of Neuroradiology
- Radiological Society of North America
- Western Neuroradiology Society
- Gold Humanism Honor Society, 2020
- All-Star Resident Award, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, 2018, 2019
- The Ornstein “Bada Bing” Diagnostics Award, 2016, 2017, 2018
- Resident Teaching Scholar Award in Radiology, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, 2017
- Golden Apple Award, Creighton University School of Medicine, 2016
- Outstanding Medical Student in General Surgery, Creighton University School of Medicine, 2014
- Phi Beta Kappa Academic Honor Society, 2010
Evolution of postoperative pituitary adenoma resection cavities assessed by magnetic resonance imaging and implications regarding radiotherapy timing and modality
Date: 02/2022
Authors: Michael T. Farnworth, Kevin C. Yuen, Kristina M. Chapple, Nicholas G. Matthees, William L. White, Andrew S. Little, Leland Rogers, Jeremy N. Hughes
Pneumomediastinum in blunt trauma: If aerodigestive injury is not seen on CT, invasive workup is not indicated
Date: 06/2019
Authors: Nicholas G. Matthees, James A. Mankin, Amy M. Trahan, Sharjeel Israr, Michael D. Jones, Jonathan L. Dameworth, Scott R. Petersen, Jordan A. Weinberg
A rare opportunity for conservative treatment in a case of blunt trauma to the supradiaphragmatic inferior vena cava
Date: 11/2013
Authors: Nicholas G. Matthees, James A. Mankin, Olga M. Kalinkin, Randy R. Richardson
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Nicholas Matthees, MD, is a neuroradiologist at Barrow Neurological Institute. He is board certified in diagnostic radiology by the American Board of Radiology.
Dr. Matthees’ interprets neuroimaging to diagnose injuries, diseases, and disorders of the brain, spine, head, and neck. His expertise is in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), and vascular imaging. He is a member of the American Society of Neuroradiology, the Radiological Society of North America, and the Western Neuroradiology Society.
Dr. Matthees earned his medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He completed his residency in diagnostic radiology at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center and a fellowship in neuroradiology at Barrow Neurological Institute.
Dr. Matthees’ research interests include innovative approaches to advance the education of current and future doctors.

- Fellowship, Barrow Neurological Institute, Neuroradiology, 2019-2020
- Residency, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, Diagnostic Radiology, 2015-2019
- Certificate, Arizona State University, Science of Health Care Delivery, 2017
- MD, Creighton University School of Medicine, 2014
- BA, St. John’s University, Biology, and Mathematics, 2010
- American Society of Neuroradiology
- Radiological Society of North America
- Western Neuroradiology Society
- Gold Humanism Honor Society, 2020
- All-Star Resident Award, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, 2018, 2019
- The Ornstein “Bada Bing” Diagnostics Award, 2016, 2017, 2018
- Resident Teaching Scholar Award in Radiology, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, 2017
- Golden Apple Award, Creighton University School of Medicine, 2016
- Outstanding Medical Student in General Surgery, Creighton University School of Medicine, 2014
- Phi Beta Kappa Academic Honor Society, 2010
Evolution of postoperative pituitary adenoma resection cavities assessed by magnetic resonance imaging and implications regarding radiotherapy timing and modality
Date: 02/2022
Authors: Michael T. Farnworth, Kevin C. Yuen, Kristina M. Chapple, Nicholas G. Matthees, William L. White, Andrew S. Little, Leland Rogers, Jeremy N. Hughes
Pneumomediastinum in blunt trauma: If aerodigestive injury is not seen on CT, invasive workup is not indicated
Date: 06/2019
Authors: Nicholas G. Matthees, James A. Mankin, Amy M. Trahan, Sharjeel Israr, Michael D. Jones, Jonathan L. Dameworth, Scott R. Petersen, Jordan A. Weinberg
A rare opportunity for conservative treatment in a case of blunt trauma to the supradiaphragmatic inferior vena cava
Date: 11/2013
Authors: Nicholas G. Matthees, James A. Mankin, Olga M. Kalinkin, Randy R. Richardson
- English