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.
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Patient Education Resources
Biologics are a class of medications that are used to treat moderate to severe psoriasis. They are typically used when other treatments, such as topical creams and light therapy, have not been effecti...
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes red, scaly patches on the skin. It affects about 2-3% of the population. People with psoriasis are at an increased risk of developing a form of arthri...
Actinic keratoses (AKs) are precancerous skin lesions that can develop into squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer. Treatment options for AKs include:Cryotherapy: This procedure involves freez...
Treatment for skin cancer will depend on the type and stage of the cancer, as well as the location and size of the tumor, and the patient's overall health. The main treatment options for skin canc...
Education & Training
- Fellowship: University of Colorado
- Residency: Naval Medical Center
- Internship: Naval Medical Center
- Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine