Dr. Brent W. Matza MD

Expert Publications

• Pancreatic cancer: lack of association between apparent diffusion coefficient values and adverse pathological features.
• Prostate cancer: comparison of dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI techniques for localization of peripheral zone tumor.

Media Releases

Get to know Family Medicine Physician Dr. Brent W. Matza, who serves the population of Stony Brook, New York. Dr. Brent W. Matza is a highly-trained and qualified Family Medicine Physician with a vast expertise in all facets of his work, especially sports medicine. Dr. Matza has been in practice for seven years and is currently serving patients within Stony Brook Family Medicine in Stony Brook, New York. Dr. Matza graduated with his Medical Degree in 2010 from Tufts University. He holds an additional Master’s Degree in Medical Science from Boston University. To keep up to date with the latest advances and developments in his challenging field, Dr. Matza maintains a professional membership with the American Academy of Family Physicians. In addition to speaking English, Dr. Matza is fluent in French, Hebrew, and Spanish, allowing him to treat a diverse array of patients. He attributes his success to his patient’s health, providing an accurate diagnosis, as well as being honest and compassionate. When he is not assisting his patients, Dr. Matza enjoys playing golf and attending Broadway musicals. Family medicine is the medical specialty which provides continuing, comprehensive health care for the individual and family. It is a specialty in breadth that integrates the biological, clinical and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine encompasses all ages, both sexes, each organ system and every disease entity.

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