About
Dr. Matthew Libby is a board-certified family physician, osteopathic doctor, and Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Physics from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst before completing his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at the University of New England, where he received the Sauter Award for Graduate with Distinction. He went on to train at the Tufts-affiliated Lawrence Family Medicine Residency at Greater Lawrence Family Health Center, nationally recognized as the first Teaching Health Center program. Faculty and junior residents alike honored him with teaching awards during that time.
After residency, Dr. Libby moved to Cape Cod as a National Health Service Corps Scholar, practicing in federally-designated primary care shortage areas from Wellfleet to Hyannis. He completed the Linde Fellowship in Primary Care Leadership at Harvard and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. In 2024, he joined the first cohort of physicians nationwide to earn the Certificate of Added Qualifications in Healthcare Administration, Leadership, and Management from the American Board of Family Medicine. He serves as Vice President of the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Academy of Family Physicians and holds an Instructor appointment in Family Medicine and Community Health at UMass Chan Medical School. His clinical work spans preventive care, complex chronic disease management, and in-office procedures including skin biopsies, joint injections, and laceration repairs. As an osteopathic physician, he incorporates Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment for interested patients. He currently pursues additional training in lifestyle medicine. Outside the clinic, Dr. Libby enjoys cooking, hiking, camping, and photography, and spends time with his three children and his partner Kelly, a licensed mental health counselor whose independent practice shares the Brewster clinic space.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Massachusetts at Amherst, B.S. in Physics
Medical School
University of New England, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, Tufts/Greater Lawrence Family Health Center (Lawrence Family Medicine Residency)
Fellowship
Primary Care Leadership, Harvard/Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Linde Fellowship)
Additional Training
Certificate of Added Qualifications in Healthcare Administration, Leadership, and Management, American Board of Family Medicine (2024); Instructor in Family Medicine and Community Health, UMass Chan Medical School; pursuing further training in lifestyle medicine
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Libby right for?
Dr. Libby serves patients of all ages, from newborns through older adults. He works especially well with individuals managing chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, insulin resistance, or autoimmune disorders. Patients who want a physician grounded in both evidence-based and osteopathic perspectives will find his approach a strong match. Cape Cod residents seeking a long-term primary care relationship, whether year-round or seasonal, fit naturally into his practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Libby treats a broad range of conditions across all age groups. He manages chronic diseases including hypertension, diabetes, pre-diabetes, insulin resistance, anemia, inflammatory and autoimmune conditions, and ADHD. He also handles urgent care needs such as respiratory illnesses, urinary tract infections, and musculoskeletal injuries. His scope extends to end-of-life care and cancer-related pain management.
Yes. Dr. Libby holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. In 2024, he earned the Certificate of Added Qualifications in Healthcare Administration, Leadership, and Management from the American Board of Family Medicine, joining the first cohort of physicians in the country to receive that credential.
Dr. Libby earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the University of New England. He completed his family medicine residency at the Lawrence Family Medicine Residency, affiliated with Tufts and nationally recognized as the first Teaching Health Center program. He then completed the Linde Fellowship in Primary Care Leadership at Harvard and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
Yes. As an osteopathic physician, Dr. Libby incorporates Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment, or OMT, for patients who want it. OMT is available as part of a membership or as a standalone service for non-members at $175 per visit.
Dr. Libby performs a range of primary care procedures in the office. These include skin biopsies, joint injections, and laceration repairs. He also conducts in-office testing for respiratory illnesses, urinary tract infections, and diabetes. For members, most of these services carry no additional fees beyond the monthly membership.
Yes. Dr. Libby cares for patients across the full age spectrum, from newborns through older adults. Family memberships cover two adults and up to three children ages 0 to 25. He has spent his career caring for people of all ages and backgrounds on Cape Cod and beyond.
Dr. Libby takes a whole-person approach that combines evidence-based medicine with osteopathic principles. He works to understand each patient as an individual and helps guide them toward health goals that are safe, realistic, and sustainable. He draws on both conventional and holistic perspectives and is currently expanding his training in lifestyle medicine.
Yes. Dr. Libby serves as an Instructor in Family Medicine and Community Health at UMass Chan Medical School. He holds the position of Vice President on the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Academy of Family Physicians. He has taught and mentored students, residents, and early-career clinicians, and has lectured at regional and national conferences on primary care delivery and practice improvement.
Dr. Libby holds licenses in Massachusetts, Florida, New York, Maine, and several other states. Lotus Primary Care offers telehealth visits for patients in Massachusetts, Florida, New York, Maine, and Texas.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026