Matthew D. Neal, MD
Surgical Critical Care
Trauma Surgery
General Surgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult
- Older Adult
Languages
- English
In-Network Plans
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MaleAbout Matthew D. Neal
Matthew D. Neal, MD, is a trauma and general surgeon certified in general surgery and surgical critical care medicine by the American Board of Surgery. He is the Vice Chair for Academic Training, and the Watson Fund Chair and Professor of Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Neal is the Director of Emergency General Surgery for UPMC Presbyterian. He received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh and completed his residency and fellowship at UPMC.
Dr. Neal's clinical interests include robotic and minimally invasive abdominal wall reconstruction, hernia, complex re-operative abdominal, and gastrointestinal surgery. He serves as the director of the Pittsburgh Trauma and Transfusion Medicine Research Center and has more than 200 peer reviewed publications, as well as research funding from the National Institutes of Health, DARPA, and the United States Department of Defense.
View Dr. Neal's full list of publications from PubMed.
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Leadership Title
Director, Emergency General Surgery and Director, Pittsburgh Trauma and Transfusion Medicine Research Center
Academic Title
Vice Chair of Surgery, Watson Fund Chair and Professor of Surgery
Provider Type
Physician
Locations
- Trauma and General Surgery, UPMC Presbyterian
- 3601 5th Avenue, Suite 6B, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
- phone: 412-647-3065
Expertise
Education
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
FellowshipUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
ResidencyUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Medical EducationBoard Certifications
Surgery
American Board of SurgerySurgical Critical Care
American Board of SurgeryInsurance
- UPMC for Life
- UPMC for You
- UPMC Health Plan
- Aetna
- Amerihealth Caritas
- Cigna
- Gateway
- Geisinger Health Plan
- Highmark
- Humana
- Independent Health
- Medical Mutual of OH
- Medicare
- Non-PA Medical Assistance
- PA Health And Wellness
- PA Medical Assitance
- Palmetto
- Tricare
- Unison
- United Healthcare
- Veterans Choice
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
62 ratings, 22 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.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/9/2025
I trust him and will never use another surgeon.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/4/2025
Dr Neal was great. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2024
Dr Neal and his staff are the best in the business.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2024
Wouldn't dream of going anywhere else
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2024
Dr. Neil was very thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2024
Dr. Neal answered my questions about my post-surgery care with specific answers. For example, he told me to return to my previous activity level using a 50% rule. If I previously used a 40 pound weight for 20 minutes, I should build up to that by using a 20 pound weight for 10 minutes. This explanation was easy to understand and follow.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2024
Besides driving in Pittsburgh, I have been completely satisfied with this experience. Recovery and lack of pain exceeded my expectations. The Get Well card from the surgery team was a nice touch.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2024
Dr. Neal is an amazingly skilled surgeon, an excellent listener, and a sensitive human.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2024
Dr. Neal was excellent in listening to me about my situation.He thoroughly explained the reasons for and causes of my condition. He then assured me that he felt confident in providing surgical relief and a return to my normal lifestyle.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2024
I have already recommended Dr Neal to two people.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2024
There's no one better than Dr. Neal. He's very knowledgeable, has excellent bed side manners and very attentive answering your questions and addressing your concerns. I was referred to him and I am very happy with the medical care that I have received from him. I feel so much more confident that I am getting the best care possible that I need to address my specific issue.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/3/2024
Dr. Neal introduced himself and others in the room and provided a very detailed explanation and treatment options.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/3/2024
My experience was very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2024
Dr. Neal gave his whole attention to me and addressed my situation in terms I could understand
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/21/2024
Fabulous doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/14/2024
Great Doctors and Nurses
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2023
Dr. Neal explains things in a manner that is easy to understand. He was very prepared for my appointment
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2023
I was given Dr. Neal's name by another provider. I couldn't have been referred to a more excellent doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2023
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2023
I always recommend Dr. Neal to anyone who may ever need his care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/30/2023
I would highly recommend Dr Neal to anyone who needs this surgery. He gives different options and explains why one over the other would work better.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/19/2023
My first meeting with Dr. Neal went extremely well. He listened to all of my concerns and addressed each one . He explained all of the pros and cons about my surgery very meticulously. My upcoming surgery has been scheduled. Here's hoping he won't sleep in! Just a joke!
