FAMILY PRACTICE

BIO:
Dr. Matis did undergraduate study at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana before pursuing his medical degree from Louisiana State University Medical Center in New Orleans. After earning his medical degree in 1976, Dr. Matis completed his residency at the University of Alabama, the College of Community Health Sciences. He received the Resident Recognition Award for teaching in 1979.

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He is board certified in family practice and is a member of the Lafayette Parish Medical Society.

Dr. Matis is married and enjoys his family and fishing, with hunting as a close third.

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QUOTE
“My job is delightful because of the variety and challenges.
“I am convinced that no medical test is as sensitive as a careful history and physical examination.” 
- Rick Matis, M.D.

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CURRICULUM VITAE:

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EDUCATION
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
College of Community Health Sciences
Family Practice Residency June 1979

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Louisiana State University Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
M.D. June 1976

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Northwestern State University, Natchitoches, Louisiana
Undergraduate June 1972

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BOARD CERTIFICATION
American Board of Family Practice July 1979

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AWARDS AND HONORS
Resident Recognition Award for Teaching 1979

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EMPLOYMENT
Hamilton Medical Group, P.C., Lafayette, Louisiana
Family Practice Department 1/1985 to present

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Lafayette General Hospital, Lafayette, Louisiana
Emergency Room Staff 2/1983 to 9/1984

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University Medical Center, Lafayette, Louisiana
Emergency Room Staff 7/1979 to 2/1983

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LICENSURE
Louisiana # 013821 F.L.E.X June 1976

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HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS
Regional Medical Center of Acadiana, Lafayette, LA
Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Lafayette, LA
Lafayette General Regional Medical Center, Lafayette, LA

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Richard Edward Matis, M.D.

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Hamilton Medical Group

4809 Ambassador Caffery Parkway

Suite 200

Lafayette, LA 70508

Tel: 337-988-8810