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About Matthew Puderbaugh, DO

At a glance

Languages: English

Age groups treated: Adult



Commitment to patient-centered care

I am a strong advocate for health education. One of my professional passions is helping people return to their former activities after sustaining injury or illness. As a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, I believe that a person's health is affected by a combination of the environment, the mind, the spirit, and the body. I consider all of these components when tackling health issues for my patients."

Clinical expertise

Dr. Puderbaugh is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and completed a fellowship to further specialize in brain injury medicine. Prior to residency, Dr. Puderbaugh served as a flight surgeon practicing primary care and occupational medicine for five years.

Credentials

Training & education

Medical school
Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Parker, CO, USA

Residency
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA

Awards and honors

Distinguished Graduate of University of Minnesota Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Educator Track

Academic Excellence Award, University of Minnesota Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2019, 2021

Resident Educator Award, University of Minnesota Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2021

Best Resident Presentation Award, University of Minnesota Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2021

American Osteopathic Foundation Outstanding Resident of the Year in Military Medicine, 2020

Osteopath of the Year, Association of Military Osteopathic Physicians, 2017

My experiences & interests

Publications
  • Puderbaugh M, Volker M, Mortimer D. Acute Cognitive Dysfunction in a Patient with Traumatic Brain Injury: A Clinical Vignette. American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 13 Sept 2022 (published online ahead of print).
  • Van Ochten, NA, Shori, A, Puderbaugh, M, Benert, J, & Krishnamurthy, M. Heterotopic ossification in COVID-19 patient on anticoagulation with limited treatment options. Medicine Case Reports and Study Protocols: February 2022 - Volume 3 - Issue 2 - p e0212.
  • Mortimer DS & Puderbaugh M. Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI). PM&R Knowledge Now. 27 Jul 2020. https://now.aapmr.org/mild-traumatic-brain-injury-mtbi/
  • Puderbaugh M, Emmady PD. Neuroplasticity. Statpearls. Treasure Island, Fl; StatPearls Publishing; 2020.
  • Puderbaugh MA. A report of transverse process fractures secondary to the centrifuge in a healthy aviator. Aerosp Med Hum Perform. 2016; 87(7):655–658.
Professional affiliations
  • American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Association of Academic Physiatry
  • American Osteopathic College of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • American Osteopathic Association
  • Minnesota Osteopathic Medical Society
Licenses and accreditations
  • Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Board Certified in Brain Injury Medicine
  • Co-site Director for Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation residency
Personal
"In my free time I enjoy being with my family, traveling, canoeing, hiking, and zymurgy."