Matthew John Grant

Matthew John Grant, MD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He serves as Associate Program Director for the Pediatric Residency and provides clinical care at the Adolescent and Young Adult Center in West Baltimore, specializing in comprehensive primary care for adolescents and young adults with a focus on LGBTQ youth and HIV care integration.

Dr. Grant's educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Science in Biology, Concentration in Neurobiology & Physiology, University of Maryland, College Park (2007-2011)
• Doctor of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine (2011-2015)
• Pediatric Residency, University of Maryland Medical Center (2015-2018)
• Chief Residency, University of Maryland Medical Center (2018-2019)

His research centers on advancing health equity through LGBTQ healthcare, adolescent HIV management, prevention of maternal-to-child HIV transmission, and medical education innovation. He integrates HIV specialty care into primary care services while addressing reproductive health needs including contraception and STI testing for vulnerable youth populations in Baltimore.

Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal a concentrated focus on health disparities affecting adolescents, with key themes spanning mpox-related stigma, medical mistrust impacts, rising perinatal HIV transmission, pediatrician education gaps regarding PrEP, resident readiness for independent practice, weight management in youth with perinatally acquired HIV, and novel HIV treatment adherence strategies.

As Associate Program Director for the Pediatric Residency, Dr. Grant shapes resident training through curriculum development and competency assessment. His clinical work occurs within the Adolescent and Young Adult Center's multidisciplinary team that delivers specialized care for LGBTQ youth and HIV-positive patients across the developmental spectrum.