John E. Mateer
Advanced in Lafora Disease

Dr. John E. Mateer

Neurology
Geisinger Health System
Geisinger Scenery Park Neurology
200 Scenery Drive, 
State College, PA 
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Advanced in Lafora Disease
Geisinger Health System
Geisinger Scenery Park Neurology
200 Scenery Drive, 
State College, PA 
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Overview

Dr. Mateer is a neurologist board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is also certified in electrodiagnostic medicine. He earned his medical degree from The Pennsylvania State University and completed his residency at West Virginia University Hospitals.

Dr. Mateer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Post-Traumatic Epilepsy, and Dravet Syndrome.

Graduate Institution
Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine, 1973 - Doctor Of Medicine
Specialties
Neurology
Licenses
Psychiatry & Neurology in PA
Hospital Affiliations
Geisinger Medical Center
Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Geisinger Scenery Park Neurology
200 Scenery Drive, State College, PA 16801
Call: 800-230-4565
Other Locations
Geisinger State College - Neurology
200 Scenery Drive, State College, PA 16801
Call: 800-230-4565
Geisinger State College - Neurophysiology
200 Scenery Drive, State College, PA 16801
Call: 800-230-4565
Geisinger State College - Neurophysiology
200 Scenery Drive, State College, PA 16801
Call: 800-230-4565
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