Samuel R. Matz, MD

Dr. Matz served in the US Navy as an enlisted nuclear reactor electrician and submarine navy diver aboard a fast-attack submarine. The military was a vast learning opportunity, not least of which was the value of respect, self-reliance, and appreciation for fresh air. After an honorable discharge from the service, he used my engineering degree at a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant that specialized in cancer treatments. This also later sparked his interest in biology and the biosciences. He completed his residency training in Billings, Montana and came to Missoula for the incredible and passionate people that live here and the access to truly world-class outdoor opportunities. Dr. Matz is an active Wilderness Medicine Society member and has a certification as a Wilderness EMT. Dr. Matz believes that it is his job to provide my patients with all reasonable treatment options, along with his reasoning, as the ultimate decision about how to take care of your health is your own. When not in the clinic, you can find him hiking and biking the local trails, kite surfing when the wind is cooperative, and hitting the slopes in the winter. He also enjoys tinkering in the garage and is fascinated with 3D printing and digital fabrication.