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Leslie Matthews, MD, General Surgery, Atlanta, GA, Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center

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General Surgery Atlanta, GA

Trauma Surgery & Surgical Critical Care

Professor of Surgery, Morehouse School of Medicine

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Education & Training

  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Fellowship, Surgical Critical Care, 2002 - 2004
  • Morehouse School of Medicine
    Morehouse School of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 1993 - 1997
  • Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
    Conemaugh Memorial Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1991 - 1992
  • Southside Medical Center
    Southside Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1990 - 1991
  • University of Mississippi School of Medicine
    University of Mississippi School of MedicineClass of 1989

Certifications & Licensure

  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2006 - 2024
  • MS State Medical License
    MS State Medical License 1990 - 2014
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2003 - 2007
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1992 - 1993
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery Surgical Critical Care

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • “Black Esophagus” and Gastric Volvulus Following Slipped Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band  
    Ed Childs, Omar Danner, Carolyn Moore, Leslie Ray Matthews, Assad Taha, Obesity Surgery

Press Mentions

  • “People Who Die from Covid-19 Have a Lack of Vitamin D”
    “People Who Die from Covid-19 Have a Lack of Vitamin D”October 8th, 2021
  • Dr. L. Ray Matthews ~ Vitamin D Is the Key!
    Dr. L. Ray Matthews ~ Vitamin D Is the Key!June 27th, 2021

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Hospital Affiliations