Rebecca Matro
About Rebecca Matro
Rebecca Matro is a gastroenterologist at Scripps Health in the Greater San Diego Area, specializing in the management and treatment of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. She has a background in academic medicine and clinical research, with a focus on the use of ultrasound for monitoring inflammatory bowel disease.
Current Position at Scripps Health
Rebecca Matro currently holds the position of Gastroenterologist at Scripps Health in the Greater San Diego Area. She serves as the Director of the Scripps Clinic Intestinal Ultrasound Program, where she uses ultrasound technology to monitor and manage inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Matro advocates for the use of this cost-effective, point-of-care technology to improve patient engagement and compliance, emphasizing ultrasound's advantages over traditional methods like colonoscopy, MRI, or CT scans.
Previous Roles in Gastroenterology
Rebecca Matro has held several key roles in the field of gastroenterology, including her tenure as Assistant Professor of Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) from 2015 to 2019. Prior to that, she completed an Advanced Fellowship in Inflammatory Bowel Disease at UCSF Medical Center in 2014-2015. Matro also served as a Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellow at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital from 2011 to 2014 in Philadelphia, PA, gaining substantial experience in her field.
Educational Background in Medicine
Rebecca Matro earned her Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, where she studied from 2004 to 2008. Her academic journey began with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology from Cornell University, where she studied from 1999 to 2003. Complementing her medical education, she completed a residency in Internal Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital from 2008 to 2011.
Research and Publications
Throughout her career, Rebecca Matro has published multiple research papers investigating the impact of diet and nutrition on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Her research focuses primarily on Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and she is actively involved in clinical trials to explore new treatments for these conditions. Matro regularly shares her findings at national gastroenterology conferences, including the American College of Gastroenterology Annual Scientific Meeting.
Professional Memberships and Mentorship
Rebecca Matro is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Gastroenterological Association and the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation. She serves as a mentor for medical students and residents at Scripps Clinic, demonstrating her commitment to medical education and the development of future healthcare professionals in the field of gastroenterology.