Matthew Schefft DO DO, MSHA

Hospitalist, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Associate Professor of Pediatrics Division of Hospital Medicine Associate Chief Quality & Safety Officer

Summary

Matthew Schefft, DO, is a pediatric hospitalist based in Richmond, VA. He earned his medical degree from Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2010, followed by a pediatrics residency and pediatric hematology/oncology fellowship at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System. He also holds an MSHA in Healthcare Administration from the same institution and a BA in Molecular Biology from Kenyon College. Dr. Schefft has published several papers on quality improvement in the inpatient setting, medical overuse, and patient safety. He was recognized as a Choosing Wisely Champion by the American Society of Hematology in 2017. He was an APA Quality, Safety, and Improvement Science Scholar.

Virginia Commonwealth UniversityMSHA, Healthcare Administration, 2014 - 2016
Virginia Commonwealth University Health SystemFellowship, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, 2013 - 2016
Virginia Commonwealth University Health SystemResidency, Pediatrics, 2010 - 2013
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine in AthensClass of 2010
Kenyon CollegeBA, Molecular Biology, 2000 - 2004