Matthew James Schuchert, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult
- Older Adult
Languages
- English
In-Network Plans
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MaleAbout Matthew James Schuchert
Matthew J. Schuchert, MD, is an assistant professor of surgery in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery. He specializes in all aspects of thoracic surgical oncology, radiofrequency ablation, and CyberKnife.
Dr. Schuchert is board-certified in general surgery and thoracic surgery. He completed an undergraduate degree at Yale University, and received a medical degree at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in general surgery at UPMC, followed by a fellowship in minimally invasive thoracic and foregut surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
Dr. Schuchert is a member of many surgical societies including the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the Society of University Surgeons, and the American College of Surgeons. He has written numerous chapters and journal articles on lung and esophageal cancer. Additionally, his research investigates the immunology of lung cancer, and is primarily focused on the development of new therapies for cancer.
Learn more about Dr. Schuchert's research interests
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Provider Type
Physician
Locations
- UPMC Esophageal and Lung Surgery Institute at UPMC Hamot
- 2500 West 12th Street, Erie, PA 16505
- phone: 814-877-7545
- UPMC Esophageal and Lung Surgery Institute at UPMC Presbyterian
- 200 Lothrop Street, Suite D-380, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
- phone: 412-647-7555
Expertise
Education
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
FellowshipUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
FellowshipUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
ResidencyJohns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Medical EducationBoard Certifications
Surgery
American Board of SurgeryThoracic and Cardiac Surgery
American Board of Thoracic SurgeryInsurance
- UPMC for Life
- UPMC for You
- UPMC Health Plan
- Aetna
- Amerihealth Caritas
- Cigna
- Gateway
- Health America
- Health America / Advantra
- Highmark
- Humana
- Independent Health
- Medical Mutual of OH
- Medicare
- Non-PA Medical Assistance
- Ohio Bureau of Workers Comp
- PA Health And Wellness
- PA Medical Assitance
- Palmetto
- The Health Plan
- Tricare
- Unison
- United Healthcare
- Veterans Choice
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
51 ratings, 12 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2025
Dr. Schuchert is phenomenal. I respect and trust this man like no other physician I've ever gone to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2024
Matthew Schuchert is the absolute best!! I'm very grateful and fortunate that he was my surgeon.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2024
Dr. Schuchert is a God-send. He saved my life!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2024
Dr. Matthew Schuchert is a phenomenal physician! He doesn't rush the patient along, answers every question thoroughly, shows compassion and concern for those in his care. A wonderful man!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2024
I was impressed with the Doctor's team
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2023
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2023
The telephone conference was a happy experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2023
Good experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2023
Dr Schuchert was wonderful. He had very thorough and understandable explanations of my problem. He included me in decision making. He never rushed me and asked multiple times if I had more questions. He was confident, calm and caring. I was quick to recognize that I could trust him with my care.
