Dr. Brett Matheson, MD
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Colorado Springs, Colorado 80920
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About Dr. Brett Matheson, MD
Brett K. Matheson, M.D. was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah and received a Bachelor’s Degree from Brigham Young University. He received his Medical Degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine. After graduating from Georgetown, he served nine years as a medical officer in the United States Navy, including two tours to Japan. He completed his dermatology residency at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego, and a fellowship in Mohs Micrographic Surgery at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver. Dr. Matheson is a diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology and is a fellow of the American College of Mohs Surgery. He is an assistant clinical professor of dermatology at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and has lectured at many national medical meetings. In 2000 he settled in Colorado Springs where three previous generations of his family lived. When not working, Dr. Matheson enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters.
Patient Education Resources
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Education & Training
- Fellowship: University of Colorado
- Residency: Naval Medical Center
- Internship: Naval Medical Center
- Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine