About
Dr. Matthew Beacom grew up in Cedar Bluffs, Nebraska and has practiced medicine in Fremont for over 20 years. S. in Biological Sciences from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. D. at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, followed by a residency in family medicine. He holds board certification from the American Academy of Family Physicians and earned his Diplomat designation from the National Board of Medical Examiners.
Dr. Beacom joined the UNMC faculty in 2001 and mentors medical students on overseas mission trips. That same year, he founded Combining Agricultural Safety and Health, a nonprofit advancing health and safety in rural Nebraska. He serves as medical director for Three Rivers Public Health, two fire departments, and a national hospice agency. His clinical research portfolio spans more than 30 trials with sponsors including Novartis, Pfizer, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Bayer. He also holds IMPACT certification in concussion diagnosis, treatment, and management. Governor Heineman designated him an Admiral in The Great Navy of the State of Nebraska. The Nebraska Medical Association named him Young Physician of the Year in 2009. He and his wife Carrie have five children.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Nebraska at Lincoln, B.S. Biological Sciences
Medical School
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Residency
Family Medicine residency (institution not specified)
Additional Training
Faculty at UNMC since 2001
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Beacom right for?
Dr. Beacom works well with adults and families who want a physician deeply invested in prevention and long-term wellness. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or COPD benefit from his clinical research background and experience treating complex cases. He is a strong fit for athletes and active patients who need concussion evaluation or sports medicine support. Those connected to agriculture or rural Nebraska find a physician who understands their specific occupational health risks. Anyone seeking a physician they can reach directly at any hour will feel well-served here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Beacom treats a broad range of conditions across family medicine, including heart disease, diabetes, COPD, and heart failure. He also manages sports injuries and holds IMPACT certification for concussion diagnosis, treatment, and management. His clinical research experience gives him deep familiarity with complex chronic disease management.
Yes. Dr. Beacom holds board certification from the American Academy of Family Physicians. He is also a Diplomat of the National Board of Medical Examiners. He completed his medical training at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, followed by a residency in family medicine.
Dr. Beacom incorporates sports medicine into his family medicine practice. He holds IMPACT certification for concussion diagnosis, treatment, and management. He works with the UNO Mavs athletic department, bringing hands-on experience with athlete care to his concierge patients.
Yes. Dr. Beacom has a long-standing focus on agricultural medicine. In 2001, he founded Combining Agricultural Safety and Health, a nonprofit promoting health and safety in rural Nebraska. He collaborates with UNMC's College of Public Health on agricultural safety issues and partners with Yale University on farm safety studies.
Dr. Beacom has served as an investigator on more than 30 clinical research trials. His research covers heart failure, diabetes, COPD, and influenza treatment. He has worked with major sponsors including Novartis, Pfizer, Glaxo Wellcome, Bristol Myers Squibb, sanofi-aventis, Bayer, Daiichi-Sankyo, Forest, and Boehringer Ingelheim.
Yes. Dr. Beacom has been on faculty at the University of Nebraska Medical Center since 2001. He also mentors medical students during overseas medical mission trips, bringing an active teaching commitment to his career outside the clinic.
Yes. Dr. Beacom gives members direct access to his personal cell phone and email around the clock. Beacom Health members can contact him by phone, text, or email at any time for medical concerns, whether they are in Fremont or traveling.
Dr. Beacom has earned several notable recognitions. The Nebraska Medical Association named him Young Physician of the Year in 2009. Governor Heineman designated him an Admiral in The Great Navy of the State of Nebraska. He also received the Daughters of the American Revolution Community Service Award in 2010 and the Volunteer Newcomer of the Year award at the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2010.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026