Charles C Matthews MD
Radiologist | Diagnostic Radiology
1000 Ochsner Blvd Covington LA, 70433About
Dr. Matthews is board certified in Diagnosti Radiology by the American Board of Radiology with 30+ years experience practicing with Ochsner Medical Foundation. He completed additional training in Radi ...
Education and Training
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1977
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Professional Memberships
- Member STF PRIV: OCHSNER HEALTH SYSTEM, NEW ORLEANS LA
Fellowships
- RADIOLOGY, ULTRASOUND AND COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orlean, LA 1981
- Ultrasound and Computed Tomography, Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation 1982
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