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Department of Neurosurgery Heersink School of Medicine

Parr, Matthew S., M.D.

Dr. Matthew Parr

Areas of Interest
neuro-oncology, skull base, pediatrics, spine, clinical outcomes research

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Background

Hometown
Freehold, New Jersey

Undergraduate School
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Biology, Economics

Medical School
Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, New Jersey

Bio

Matthew S. Parr, M.D., was born and raised in Freehold, New Jersey. He completed his undergraduate studies in Biology and Economics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and graduated with Highest Distinction. He then received his M.D. from Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, New Jersey. He was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society as a junior, and was awarded the Dean’s Scholarship. While he is undecided about an area of focus within neurosurgery, he is currently interested in tumors, skull base, pediatrics and spine. He also has an academic interest in clinical outcomes research. Outside of neurosurgery, he enjoys spending time with his wife, cheering on his beloved Tar Heels, playing sports and cooking.

Honors and Awards:

  • Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Dean's Scholarship
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
  • Jeffrey N. Bruce Endowed Scholarship in Neurosurgery