Lisa Matelich, MD
Family Practice & ObstetricsDr. 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.