Matthew J. Dillon

2068 Eaton Avenue

San Carlos, CA 94070

(650) 591-6601

Education                Primary Care Program - Physician Assistant Certificate

                        Stanford School of Medicine / Foothill College, January 1998

                        Bachelor of Arts, Physical Education

                        California State University, Chico, May 1989

                        Emphasis: Exercise Physiology / Athletic Training

Certifications          Physician Assistant Certified, June 1998

                        Special Recognition in Surgery

                        American Heart Association, ACLS

                        American Heart Association, CPR

                        American Heart Association, First Aid

Experience              Physician Assistant – Certified

September 2013-     Palo Alto Medical Foundation Cardiology Department

Present                     701 El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040

                                 Cardiovascular Medicine. Work with a group of seven general and interventional cardiologist treating patients with cardiovascular disease, in the inpatient and outpatient setting. Responsible for patient admission physicals, consultations, diagnostic studies including stress tests, interpretation of labs along with the daily medical management of patients and discharge summaries. Work in the clinical setting seeing patients for hospital follow-up visits and emergency visits.

March 2002-            Cardiovascular Medicine and Coronary Interventions

September 2013       2900 Whipple Avenue, Suite 230 Redwood City, CA 94064

                                 Cardiovascular Medicine. Work with a group of five interventional cardiologist treating patients with severe cardiovascular disease, in the inpatient and outpatient setting. Responsible for patient admission physicals, diagnostic studies including stress tests, interpretation of labs along with the daily medical management of patients and discharge summaries. 

August 1998-           Sherna Madan, M.D. and Associates

March 2002              1313 Laurel Street, Suite 21 San Carlos, CA 94070

Internal Medicine and Endocrinology. Employed in a private practice specializing in Endocrinology. Care for patients with chronic illnesses with an emphasis on diabetes, lipid disorders and cardiovascular disease. Responsible for rounds on all hospital inpatients.

June 1998 -               Kaiser Permanente Hospital, Santa Clara, CA

August 1998             Emergency Medicine. Cared for patients with injuries, maladies, and acute episodes of chronic illnesses. Responsibilities including suturing, minor procedures and interpretation of labs and x-rays.

February 1998-        Columbia Medical Center San Jose Hospital, San Jose, CA

May 1998                 Provided care for patients with injuries and acute episodes of chronic illnesses in a major trauma center. Responsible for all suturing.

September 1996       Camino Medical Group, Santa Clara, CA

January 1998            · Physician Assistant student main preceptorship in family practice clinic   

                                    Responsible for evaluation, treatment and follow-up of primary care

                                    patients with a variety of acute and chronic illnesses.

· Secondary preceptorship in pediatrics. Responsible for evaluation

                                    treatment and follow-up of pediatric patients, Included well child exams

                                    and acute injuries.

                                 · Secondary preceptorship in OB/GYN. Provided obstetric and

                                    gynecological care in an out-patient setting, including prenatal care and

                                    assisting in minor procedures.

                                 Columbia Medical Center, San Jose, CA

                                 · In-patient rotation with the Family Practice Resident medical team.

                                    Responsibilities included patient admissions through the emergency

                                    room and daily care of patients in TCU, ICU and medical floors.

· Emergency Room rotation. Provided care for patients with acute injuries

                                    and illnesses in a major trauma center.

Organizations         Bay Area Mid-Level Practioners – Director

American Academy of Physician Assistants- Certified Member

                                 California Academy of Physician Assistants- Certified Member

Honors / Awards    California State University, Chico Athletic Hall of Fame 2009

Stanford Primary Care Program Class President 1996-1997

                                 Most Valuable Athletic Trainer, C.S.U., Chico 1991

                                 Most Improved Athletic Trainer, C.S.U., Chico 1990

                                 Most Valuable Defensive Player, C.S.U., Chico Varsity Football 1988

                                 North Coast Athletic Conference First Team All-League 1988

                                 C.S.U., Chico Varsity Football Team Captain 1987, 1988