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Matthew T. Sweney, M.D., M.S.

Specialties

Languages

  • English

Bio

Dr. Matthew Sweney received his medical degree from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine after completing a Master’s program in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. He completed his Pediatric residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE, and his child neurology fellowship at the University of Utah. He has completed additional training in pediatric movement disorders and is undergoing an additional year of training in clinical neurophysiology with emphasis on epilepsy. Dr. Sweney is board-certified in Pediatrics and Neurology with special qualification in child and adolescent neurology.

He is currently a Clinical Instructor with the division of Pediatric Neurology at the University of Utah. His specific clinical interests are in pediatric epilepsy, movement disorders, and general child neurology.

His research interests include investigation into the genetic basis for and treatment of Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood. He currently serves on the medical advisory board for the Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood Foundation and participates in ongoing projects with the Pediatric Motor Disorders Program at the University of Utah. He will see patients with epilepsy, movement disorders, as well as general neurologic issues such as headaches and developmental delay.

Locations

Schedule An Appointment Clinical Office Address
(801) 585-1676 Primary Children's Medical Center
Clinic B
100 N Mario Capecchi Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84113

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Pediatrics - Assistant Professor (Clinical)
Neurology - Assistant Professor (Clinical)
Academic Divisions Pediatric Neurology