Professor Dr. Jennifer Matthews

Biography

Jennifer Matthews completed medical school in 2007 and a plastic surgery residency at the University of Calgary in 2013. She then pursued fellowship training in microsurgery at McMaster University, focusing on complex reconstruction for trauma, head and neck cancer, and breast cancer patients. Her research interests encompass improving outcomes and quality of life for patients undergoing head and neck reconstruction and breast reconstruction. Notably, she is involved in the Olsen Research Institute program, which aims to look at validated patient-reported outcomes. Matthews is also interested in creating a digital platform to connect patients with information and peer support regarding breast cancer treatment choices. Additionally, she examines decisional regret and patient satisfaction in her research.

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