About
Matthew Lew, MD is a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine and a lifelong Glendale native. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology from Brigham Young University in 2011, then completed his Doctorate of Medicine at the American University of the Caribbean, School of Medicine in St. Maarten in 2015. He interned at Kern Medical in Bakersfield before completing his Family Medicine residency at Eisenhower Health in Rancho Mirage, where he was selected as Chief Resident from 2017 to 2019.
Before his clinical career, Dr. Lew conducted lipid bilayer research at Brigham Young University and stem cell research at Stemcyte in Covina. He co-authored a published study on vesicle fusion in the journal Chemistry and Physics of Lipids. He holds membership in the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Medical Association. His father's career in family medicine shaped his belief that good care means understanding a patient's life, not just their diagnosis. He is passionate about preventive health, chronic disease management, and building real partnerships with patients. Dr. Lew speaks fluent English and Spanish and serves as an attending physician at Adventist Health Glendale. Outside medicine, he enjoys running, basketball, hiking, and spending time with his family.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Brigham Young University, Provo, UT — Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology (2011)
Medical School
American University of the Caribbean, School of Medicine, Cupecoy, St. Maarten — Doctorate of Medicine (2015)
Residency
Eisenhower Health, Rancho Mirage, CA — Family Medicine, Chief Resident (2017-2019)
Additional Training
Internship: Kern Medical, Bakersfield, CA (2016-2017)
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Lew right for?
Dr. Lew is a strong fit for adults and families seeking a long-term primary care relationship with a physician who knows them well. Patients managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, or high cholesterol benefit from his focus on prevention and proactive monitoring. Spanish-speaking patients find a physician who communicates fluently in their language. Patients who want direct access to their doctor after hours and on weekends will feel well-supported in his practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Lew treats a broad range of conditions typical in family medicine, including hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, and respiratory illnesses. He also focuses on preventive care and chronic disease management. His goal is to identify and address health risks before they become serious problems.
Yes, Dr. Lew holds certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine. He maintains membership in the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Medical Association.
Dr. Lew earned his medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean, School of Medicine in St. Maarten. He completed an internship at Kern Medical in Bakersfield and his Family Medicine residency at Eisenhower Health in Rancho Mirage, where he served as Chief Resident.
Yes, Dr. Lew serves as an attending physician at Adventist Health Glendale. When patients need hospital care, he advocates for them directly rather than leaving them in the hands of an unfamiliar provider.
Dr. Lew speaks fluent English and Spanish. He serves the diverse communities across Glendale and its surrounding neighborhoods.
Dr. Lew conducts every visit himself. He does not delegate patient care to a nurse practitioner or physician assistant.
Dr. Lew prioritizes catching health risks early. He builds a custom wellness plan for each patient and uses comprehensive health screenings and advanced diagnostic tests to guide that plan. His training in molecular biology informs his interest in understanding health at a detailed, scientific level.
Yes, before entering clinical medicine, Dr. Lew conducted lipid bilayer research at Brigham Young University and stem cell research at Stemcyte in Covina. He co-authored a published study on vesicle fusion in the journal Chemistry and Physics of Lipids.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026