KH . ORG 15 Matthew Womeldorff, M.D. Kootenai Clinic Neurology Tell us abit aboutyou andyour family. My wife, Kayla, and I both grew up in Coeur d’Alene. We met in high school. We both went to the University of Idaho for undergraduate, and we were married after my first year in medical school. We have a 9-month-old son, Henry, and a cat named Nova. Whydidyoupickyour specialty? I developed an interest in neuroscience early in my college education, and in medical school I gravitated toward neurology because of the intellectual and complex nature of the specialty. Having the opportunity to work with neurology patients and their families through vulnerable moments is a rewarding privilege. What canpatients expectwhen theyfirst meetwithyou? A warm, welcoming and open-ended discussion. I enjoy listening to patients’ stories and asking directed questions to best understand and serve their needs. We will work diligently and efficiently together toward excellent, comprehensive care for their neurologic concerns. What are someofyour hobbies? I enjoy reading, hiking, exercising, trying new restaurants, traveling and spending time with my wife and son. What drewyou toKootenai Health? We were hopeful to someday return to the beautiful Pacific Northwest. I chose Kootenai Health because of its commitment to excellent patient care and outstanding support to physicians. We are excited to have the opportunity to come back to our hometown. What isyour favoritehealthy tip? Staying hydrated can help you feel your best. Keep a water bottle with you to drink from throughout the day. Wheredidyou receiveyourmedical degree? I received my medical degree from the University of Utah School of Medicine in Salt Lake City. I completed both my residency in adult neurology and fellowship in clinical neurophysiology at the University of Rochester Medical Center in western New York. Kootenai Health is my first position after fellowship. What canpatients expectwhen theyfirst meetwithyou? Visiting one-on-one with patients in clinic is one of my favorite things to do. Patients can expect to make important, personal decisions while I act as their guide and source of information, including what all of the most up-to-date research tells us on the topic. What are someofyour hobbies? I enjoy backpacking, snowboarding, travel and music. What drewyou toKootenai Health? Besides the beautiful northern Idaho scenery, I was compelled by the collegial atmosphere at Kootenai. There is evidence of teamwork everywhere, and people who genuinely enjoy spending time together both during and after work. What isyour favoritehealthy tip? Prevention is the best medicine—come visit us early for your heart health! Wheredidyou receiveyourmedical degree? I went to medical school at the University of Texas. Most recently, I completed my subspecialty training in heart rhythm disorders at Harvard Medical School in Boston.
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