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Matthew Goetz, MD, Infectious Disease, Los Angeles, CA, Greater Los Angeles HCS

MatthewBidwellGoetzMDFACP, FIDSA

Infectious Disease • Los Angeles, CA

HIV/AIDS Medicine, Healthcare Associated Infections

Professor of Clinical Medicine, UCLA; Chief, Infectious Diseases, expertise in Antimicrobial stewardship. VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System

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  • Office

    11301 Wilshire Blvd
    Infectious Diseases (111-F)
    Los Angeles, CA 90073
    Phone+1 310-478-3711
    Fax+1 310-268-4928
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Education & Training

  • University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsFellowship, Infectious Disease, 1980 - 1983
  • Hennepin Healthcare
    Hennepin HealthcareResidency, Internal Medicine, 1977 - 1980
  • Tufts University School of Medicine
    Tufts University School of MedicineClass of 1977
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyB.S, Life Sciences, 1969 - 1972

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1983 - 2026
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 1980 - 1983
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 1978 - 1980
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Infectious Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Mark Wolcott Award for Excellence in Clinical Care Leadership Veterans Health Administration, 2015
  • Advancement of Pharmacy Programs Award Veterans Health Administration, 2015
  • Special Contribution Award Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC, 2000, 2001, 2003
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Research Agenda for Antimicrobial Stewardship in the Veterans Health Administration  
    Michihiko Goto, Graeme N Forrest, Dilek Ince, Makoto M Jones, Matthew B Goetz, Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology
  • Inversion of inpatient/outpatient HIV service utilization: impact of improved therapies, clinician education, and case management in the VA.  
    Rahman A, Deyton LR, Goetz MB, Rimland D, Simberkoff MS, Veterans Health System Journal;3(5):31-32
  • Anaerobic infections of the lung.  
    Chung G, Goetz MB, Curr Infect Dis Rep; 2:238-244
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Books/Book Chapters

  • Undersecretary for Health’s Information Letter IL 10-97-015 Recommendations for Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in HIV and AIDS Patients. 
    Chapter: Cytomegalovirus 
    Goetz MB
  • Cellular Chemiluminescence. 
    Chapter: 1. Goetz MB, Proctor RA. Effect of endotoxins on neutrophil oxidative metabolism and chemiluminescence 
    Page 101 - 119Goetz MB, Proctor RAEditors: Van Dyke K.CRC Press, Boca Raton FL
  • Host Parasite Interactions in Urinary Tract Infection. 
    Chapter: Priming of polymorphonuclear neutrophilic leukocytes by subunits of type 1 pili from Escherichia coli 
    Page 164 - 170Goetz MB, Silverblatt FJEditors: Kass EH, Svanborg Eden C.University of Chicago Press, Chicago IL
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Effect of beta-carotene (BC) on HIV RNA (R) and CD4 (C) Counts.
    Nimmagadda AP, Burri BJ, Neidlinger T, O'Brien WA, Goetz MB, 4th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections, Washington, DC
  • HIV progression was not influenced by vitamin A (VA) status or beta-carotene (BC) supplementation in well-nourished American men.
    Burri BJ, Nimmagadda AP, Neidlinger TR, O’Brien WA, Goetz MB, International Vitamin A Consultative Group Meeting, Cairo, Egypt
  • Impact of antiretroviral class on CD4+ T-cell changes and clinical outcomes in Esprit (evaluation of Proleukin® in an international trial).
    Pett SL, Wand H, Kedem E; Markowitz N, Goetz M, Mathiesen L, Cooper DA, Law M, Emery S1on behalf of the INSIGHT/ESPRIT Study Group, Abstract 819. Australasian HIV/AIDS Conference 2010, Sydney, Australia
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Lectures

  • HIV: What a Primary Care Internist May not Know, but Should. 
    American College of Physicians Southern California Regional Meeting, Palm Springs, CA
  • Variances in Antimicrobial Use. 
    Multiple locations, 2010
  • HIV Testing within the VA. 
    VA Public Health Strategic Healthcare Group, Internet Live Meeting presentation
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Other

  • An Eye on The Future: Planning for Long-Term Antiretroviral Success. 
    Goetz MB, Clinical Care Options
    http://www.clinicaloptions.com/HIV/Treatment%20Updates/Long-term%20Therapy/Modules/Challenges.aspx
  • Use of Plasma HIV RNA Assays in the Management of HIV-Infected Patients. 
    Goetz MB, HIV/AIDS National Training Program, quarterly HIV/AIDS audio-teleconferenc
  • HIV Pathogenesis and Use of Plasma HIV RNA Assays in the Management of HIV-Infected Patients. 
    Goetz MB, Part 2 VA HIV/AIDS National Training Program, video satellite teleconference
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Press Mentions

  • COVID-19 Heart Changes Raise Death Risk; Virus May Be Lead Killer of Young Adults During Surges
    COVID-19 Heart Changes Raise Death Risk; Virus May Be Lead Killer of Young Adults During SurgesOctober 27th, 2020
  • VA Hospitals' Antibiotic Use Has Increased Amid Pandemic, Study Finds
    VA Hospitals' Antibiotic Use Has Increased Amid Pandemic, Study FindsOctober 23rd, 2020
  • 6/17/16: Antibiotics: Can Good Stewardship Preserve the Miracle Drugs?
    6/17/16: Antibiotics: Can Good Stewardship Preserve the Miracle Drugs?June 17th, 2016

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Matthew Goetz, Dr. Matthew Goetz, MD, Dr. M Goetz, Dr. Matthew Bidwell Goetz