Matthew E. Kutcher

Matthew E. Kutcher, MD, MS, is a board-certified surgeon and intensivist at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC), Mississippi's only Level One trauma center. He serves as co-director of the surgical intensive care unit and associate program director of UMMC's surgical critical care fellowship. His NIH-funded research focuses on coagulation abnormalities in trauma and critical illness, particularly the role of innate immune mediators in platelet and fibrinolytic dysfunction.

• Education:
  • Medical Education: Tufts University School of Medicine
  • Residency: University of California San Francisco School of Medicine
  • Fellowship: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
  • Graduate School: School of Graduate Studies in the Health Sciences

Research Interests:
Dr. Kutcher investigates mechanisms of coagulation abnormalities in trauma and critical illness, emphasizing innate immune system interactions with platelets and fibrinolytic pathways. His work bridges clinical practice with translational research to improve outcomes in surgical critical care.

• Honors:
  • Translational Research Team Award, UMMC Office of Research (2022)
  • Medical Student Teacher of the Year, UMMC Department of Surgery (2018)

Clinical Roles:
Dr. Kutcher is a practicing trauma and acute care surgeon and vice chair of Mississippi's state Committee on Trauma. He holds dual certifications in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care.