David A. Matson

David A. Matson, DO, is a Clinical Associate Professor at Drexel University College of Medicine and interim academic chair of the Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine. He also serves as chair of the Department of Anesthesiology and associate designated institutional official for graduate medical education at Reading Hospital. A dedicated medical educator, he has held leadership roles in residency programs and received multiple teaching honors.

• Education: BA in Chemistry and Philosophy from Temple University; DO from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
• Clinical Expertise: Airway management, obstructive sleep apnea protocols, opioid-induced respiratory depression, malignant hyperthermia.
• Professional Affiliations: American Society of Anesthesiologists, Pennsylvania Society of Anesthesiologists, Society of Obstetrical Anesthesiology and Perinatology.

Dr. Matson’s career spans clinical leadership, education, and military service, with a focus on advancing anesthesiology practices and mentoring future physicians.