Dr. Matthew Wheeler

Associate Professor

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Biography

Matthew T. Wheeler is an Associate Professor in the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at Stanford University. He is a physician-scientist focusing on cardiomyopathies and rare undiagnosed diseases, particularly in the context of therapeutics and genomics. With extensive clinical experience, Dr. Wheeler treats patients with various forms of cardiomyopathy, including hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, dilated cardiomyopathies, and advanced heart failure. He serves as the Director of the Stanford Center for Undiagnosed Diseases and has been actively involved in clinical trials and research consortia aimed at improving the diagnosis and treatment of these complex conditions. His laboratory work emphasizes advancing diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for ultra-rare diseases using iPSC models and RNA-based approaches. Dr. Wheeler is a member of several professional organizations including the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology, and he is engaged in international efforts to study undiagnosed diseases. His dedication to translating research into clinical practice positions him as a leader in the field of cardiovascular genetics and rare diseases.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Associate Professor in the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, focusing on cardiomyopathy and rare diseases.

Director

2014-01-01 — Present

Center for Undiagnosed Diseases Stanford • Stanford, CA

Director of the Center for Undiagnosed Diseases, leading efforts in diagnosing and treating rare undiagnosed conditions.

Adult Medical Director

2015-01-01 — Present

Center for Undiagnosed Diseases Stanford • Stanford, CA

Medical Director overseeing the clinical site of the Undiagnosed Diseases Network.

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.