Infectious Disease

Matthew Goetz, MD

Chief, Infectious Diseases Section

Matthew Goetz, MD, is a distinguished infectious disease specialist serving as Chief of the Infectious Diseases Section at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System since 1995, where he also directs the retrovirology research laboratory and the clinical AIDS center. He specializes in managing complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), asymptomatic bacteriuria, tuberculosis, postsurgical infections, complicated soft tissue infections, osteomyeliti

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Credentials

Education & Training

Medical School: Tufts University (MD, 1977)

Years in Practice

45+ years

Peer Recognition

Federal Executive Board — Public Service Award
Leonard Tow Foundation — Humanism in Medicine Award
VA — Mark Wolcott Award for Excellence in Clinical Care Leadership
VA Society of Practitioners of Infectious Diseases (VASPID) — Lifetime Achievement Award
2024

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Clinical Infectious Disease

Conditions & Treatments

Travel MedicineHIV/AIDSTuberculosisHepatitis CHepatitis BAntimicrobial StewardshipSepsis & Critical Care

Insurance(s) Accepted

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Goetz treats

Insurance accepted

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Goetz accept Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance?

Matthew Goetz's public profile lists Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Goetz practice?

Matthew Goetz practices in Los Angeles, CA with hospital affiliations including VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System and Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.

What does Dr. Goetz specialize in?

Matthew Goetz is a board-certified infectious disease specialist with focus areas in Clinical Infectious Disease.

How long has Dr. Goetz been practicing?

Matthew Goetz has 49+ years of clinical experience in infectious disease.

What is Dr. Goetz's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Tufts University (MD, 1977).