Lisa Matelich, MD

Dr. Lisa Matelich joined Newport Hospital and Health Services November 2, 2020. Dr. Matelich also speaks fluent Spanish.

Professional Interest

Dr. Matelich’s professional interests include healthy lifestyle, pregnancy and childbirth; international medicine (she learned to speak Spanish through her travels and university courses); preventive medicine, and treatment for substance use disorders, among others.

Skills & Qualifications

Board of Directors, Colorado Academy of Family Physicians
Obstetrics Committee, St. Mary's Hospital (Grand Junction, CO)
Resident Wellness Committee, St. Mary's Family Medicine Residency (Grand Junction, CO)
Health Equity Circle, Riverpoint Health Sciences (Spokane, WA)
Family Medicine Interest Group, University of Washington School of Medicine (Spokane, WA)

Education

Undergraduate Education:

Bachelor of Arts in The History and Philosophy of Science - University of Washington

Graduate Education:

Doctor of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine
Underserved Pathway Certificate, University of Washington School of Medicine

Post-Graduate Education:

Family Practice Residency, Family Medicine of Spokane – OB Fellowship (Spokane, WA)
St. Mary's Family Medicine Residency (Grand Junction, CO)

Professional Certifications:

Board Certified Family Practice Physician

Society Memberships:

American Academy of Family Physicians

Clinical Research

Obesity Intervention: Nutrition Education at a Weiser, ID Food Bank

Personal Interests

An outdoor enthusiast, Dr. Matelich enjoys running, hiking and backpacking, as well as skiing (cross country and downhill), cycling, paddling, and rowing. Off the trails, she also loves playing board games.