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Dr. Scott Matthews, MD

Internal Medicine
4.6 (11)
Map Pin Small Palo Alto, CA
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Scott Matthews, MD

Dr. Scott Matthews, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Palo Alto, CA. They specialize in Internal Medicine, has 25 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from Loyola University Of Chicago/Stritch School Of Medicine and is affiliated with Stanford Health Care.

Dr. Matthews works at Sutter Health in Palo Alto, CA with other offices in San Carlos, CA. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Matthews' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Sutter Bay Medical Foundation
    795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 321-1412
  2. 2
    Sutter Bay Medical Foundation
    301 Industrial Rd, San Carlos, CA 94070 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 853-2977

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    Specialties
    • Internal Medicine
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    • 25 years of experience
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    • 1467569327
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    • Loyola University Of Chicago/Stritch School Of Medicine
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    • Internal Medicine
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