Matthew R. Schreckinger
Experienced in Hydrocephalus

Dr. Matthew R. Schreckinger

Neurosurgery
CommonSpirit Health
Neurosurgery - Dignity Health - Santa Maria, CA
300 S Stratford Ave, 
Santa Maria, CA 
Accepting New Patients
17 Years of Experience

Experienced in Hydrocephalus
CommonSpirit Health
Neurosurgery - Dignity Health - Santa Maria, CA
300 S Stratford Ave, 
Santa Maria, CA 
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Overview

Matthew Schreckinger, MD, completed Neurological and Advanced Spine Surgery training at Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center. He earned his Medical Doctorate at University of Massachusetts and received his undergraduate degree from Johns Hopkins University. His commitment to Neurosurgery and patients includes active involvement in the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and North American Spine Society. Dr. Schreckinger specializes in Neurological Surgery for spine, back and neck disorders as well as for disorders of the brain. He is skilled in the most up-to-date minimally-invasive procedures and traditional surgery. Dr. Schreckinger’s expertise includes:Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Fusion, Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion, Cervical disk replacement (arthroplasty), Spinal reconstructive surgery, Brain surgery and brain tumor surgery, Back surgery, and Herniated disk surgery.

Dr. Schreckinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Vertebroplasty.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
University Of Massachusetts Medical School, 2009
Residency
Wayne State University GME/Detroit Medical Center
Specialties
Neurosurgery
Licenses
Neurological Surgery in CA
Board Certifications
Neurological Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Arroyo Grande Community Hospital
French Hospital Medical Center
Marian Regional Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Neurosurgery - Dignity Health - Santa Maria, CA
300 S Stratford Ave, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Call: 805-739-3863

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


3 Total Publications

Post-operative diabetes insipidus after endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery.
Post-operative diabetes insipidus after endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery.
Journal: Pituitary
Published: December 18, 2012
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