About
Dr. Roger Matthews grew up in Boulder, Colorado, where the Front Range mountains shaped his connection to the outdoors from an early age. S. in Exercise Physiology from the University of California at Davis in 1992 and his DO from Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1997. He completed a general rotating internship at Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center in Denver and finished his family medicine residency at the University of Colorado program at Swedish Medical Center in Denver in 2000. He holds board certification in family medicine.
Dr. Matthews brings over 25 years of search and rescue experience to his clinical work. He serves as a long-time member of Park County Search and Rescue, works as a wilderness canine handler, and has deployed with Colorado Task Force One to national disasters. He is passionate about wilderness medicine, trauma evaluation, cardiovascular and respiratory health, and managing conditions like overtraining syndrome and burnout in active patients. He appeared on Adventure Rider Radio to deliver a masterclass on trauma evaluation in the field. Dr. Matthews currently lives in Washington state and holds licenses in both Colorado and Washington.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of California at Davis, B.S. Exercise Physiology (1992)
Medical School
Midwestern University Chicago, College of Osteopathic Medicine (1997)
Residency
University of Colorado Family Medicine Residency, Swedish Medical Center, Denver, CO (2000)
Additional Training
General Rotating Internship, Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center, Denver, CO (1999)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Matthews right for?
Dr. Matthews is a strong match for outdoor adventurers, mountaineers, and wilderness travelers who want a physician with real field experience. Patients managing cardiovascular risk, respiratory conditions, or exposure-related concerns benefit from his broad clinical background. First responders and search and rescue personnel will find his operational knowledge directly relevant to their health needs. Adults in Washington state seeking remote primary care access also fit well with his licensing and telehealth availability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Matthews treats musculoskeletal injuries, wilderness trauma, cardiovascular and respiratory conditions, overtraining syndrome, exposure-related illness, anxiety, depression, and burnout. He also provides international travel medicine and preventive care.
Yes, Dr. Matthews holds board certification in family medicine. He completed his residency at Swedish Medical Center through the University of Colorado Family Medicine program in 2000.
Dr. Matthews has over 25 years of search and rescue experience. He serves with Park County Search and Rescue as a wilderness canine handler and has deployed with Colorado Task Force One to national disasters. He also provided a field trauma masterclass as a guest on Adventure Rider Radio.
Dr. Matthews earned his DO from Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1997. He completed his internship at Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center and his family medicine residency at Swedish Medical Center in Denver in 2000.
Yes. Dr. Matthews holds licenses in both Colorado and Washington state. He currently lives in Washington and serves remote members in both states through telehealth and direct communication via the AtlasMD portal.
Yes. Dr. Matthews' background in search and rescue and disaster response gives him direct insight into the physical and occupational demands first responders face. He addresses injury, exposure-related conditions, and operational readiness as part of his care.
Dr. Matthews grew up in Boulder exploring the Flatirons and has been an athlete his entire life. His decades of search and rescue work and mountaineering experience, including a climb of Mount Baker in 2025, directly inform how he approaches wilderness and travel medicine for patients.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026