Matthew Puderbaugh, DO

Matthew Puderbaugh, DO is a highly accomplished physician specializing in Brain Injury Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R). He currently serves as the Associate Brain Injury Medicine Fellowship Program Director at the University of Minnesota Medical School.42

Dr. Puderbaugh's professional background includes:

1. Education and Training:

   • Graduated from Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
   • Completed an Osteopathic Traditional Internship at St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital
   • Finished his Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Residency at the University of Minnesota
   • Completed a Brain Injury Medicine fellowship at the University of Minnesota13

2. Current Positions:

   • Brain Injury Physiatrist in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at Hennepin Healthcare in Minneapolis, MN
   • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Fellowship Site Director at Hennepin Healthcare
   • Associate Brain Injury Medicine Fellowship Program Director at the University of Minnesota Medical School124

3. Military Experience:

   • Served as a Flight Surgeon with the 88th Medical Group in Dayton, OH
   • Flight Surgeon with the 86th Operations Group in Ramstein, Germany
   • Most recently, Flight Surgeon with the 133rd Medical Group of the Minnesota Air National Guard1

4. Certifications and Specializations:

   • Board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
   • Specialized in Brain Injury Medicine3

Dr. Puderbaugh's expertise in brain injury medicine and his diverse experience in both military and civilian healthcare settings make him a valuable asset to the medical community. His role as the Associate Brain Injury Medicine Fellowship Program Director at the University of Minnesota Medical School allows him to contribute significantly to the education and training of future specialists in this field.124